News Across Asia - Page 28

Middle East Briefing

Qatar Cabinet Approves GCC–New Zealand FTA: What It Means for Qatar’s Trade and Investment Strategy

01/28/2026

Qatar Cabinet approved the draft GCC-New Zealand FTA, moving the bloc closer to finalising a major external trade accord.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Abolishes Business License Tax from 2026

01/27/2026

Vietnam official abolishes the business license tax (BLT), effective January 1, 2026, to reduce compliance costs and promote business growth.

India Briefing

India-EU FTA Concluded: ‘Mother of All Deals’ Set to Reshape Global Trade

01/27/2026

The India–EU FTA delivers phased tariff liberalization, with India granting immediate duty-free access on 49.6% of tariff lines and the EU on 70.4%, unlocking calibrated market access and new trade opportunities across a combined 2-billion-consumer economy.

China Briefing

China’s FDI in 2025: A Year of Recalibration

01/27/2026

China’s 2025 FDI performance reveals a clear divergence between capital inflows and market entry activity. While utilized FDI declined, services, manufacturing upgrading, and high‑tech industries continued to attract sustained foreign interest.

ASEAN Briefing

How to Reduce Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Payments in the Philippines

01/27/2026

Foreign companies operating in the Philippines must manage withholding tax risks through proper documentation, treaty compliance, and structured advisory support.

India Briefing

PAN vs TAN in India: Applicability, Forms, and Compliance for Foreign Companies

01/27/2026

Understand PAN and TAN requirements in India for foreign companies and investors. Learn applicability, Forms 49A/49AA/49B, and common compliance mistakes.

Middle East Briefing

Oman Requires Ministry Approval for Termination of Omani Nationals

01/27/2026

Oman has confirmed that employers must obtain prior Ministry of Labour approval before the termination of any Omani national, significantly tightening compliance requirements across the private sector.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Economy Set for 5% Growth in 2026: What It Means for Businesses and Investors

01/26/2026

Following an estimated 5.4 percent expansion in 2025, the UAE economy is expected to grow by around 5 percent in 2026, supported by rising oil production, resilient non-oil activity, expansionary fiscal policy, and deepening trade integration.

ASEAN Briefing

Sector Screening for Indonesia Market Entry: A Business Intelligence Framework for Foreign Investors

01/26/2026

Foreign investors entering Indonesia must use business intelligence to validate sector viability before committing capital.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's Personal Data Protection: Key Requirements under Decree 356

01/26/2026

Vietnam's personal data protection rules have tightened under Decree 356. Learn about new compliance duties for businesses operating in Vietnam.

China Briefing

China and Canada Ease Tensions with Signing of Preliminary Trade Deal

01/26/2026

China and Canada have reached a preliminary trade roadmap aimed at easing years of tensions. The China-Canada trade deal adjusts tariffs on EVs and agricultural goods while reopening dialogue on broader economic cooperation.

ASEAN Briefing

Foreign Ownership Rules and Conditional Sector Access in Indonesia

01/24/2026

Foreign investors entering Indonesia must assess ownership limits, conditional sector access, investment thresholds, and long-term structural risk.