News Across Asia

US Securities Body Gains Full Access to Audit Records for US-Listed Chinese Firms

US regulators have gained access to the audit documents of Chinese companies for the first time ever, preventing possible forced delisting from US stock exchanges.

From Zero-COVID to Living with COVID - What the Pivot Means for Businesses in China

With China shifting from "zero-COVID" to "living with COVID", it's important for businesses to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 spreading within their workforce. 

Uttar Pradesh's New Industrial Policy 2022: North Indian State Seeks to Pull in More FDI

Uttar Pradesh is a leading FDI destination in India, and is offering incentives for greater participation from overseas investors in its industrial development. We discuss recent state policies and reforms.

Customs, Trade Reform: the EVFTA Two Years in Review

The European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam held a workshop earlier this week in Hanoi to discuss the EVFTA's progress. Here are the key takeaways,

China Travel Restrictions 2021/2022: An Explainer (Updated)

The latest China travel restrictions, including flights to China, Chinese visas, China entry requirements during Covid, and current China quarantine rules.

Implementing Industry 4.0 in Singapore's Manufacturing Sector

We discuss the Industry 4.0 opportunities in Singapore’s manufacturing sector, from electronics to pharmaceuticals, and major players,

An Introduction to Doing Business in China 2023 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

Doing Business in China 2023 is designed to comprehensively guide new and established investors in China with updated policy changes.

Toy Manufacturing in India: Government Considering PLI Scheme Worth INR 35 Billion

India is finalizing a production-linked incentives (PLI) scheme to boost local manufacturing capacity of traditional and mechanical toys.

Abraham Accords Leading To UAE-Israeli Investments

IP in Vietnam: One Little Pig and a Big Bad Lawsuit

Peppa Pig’s creators are suing a Vietnamese firm for copyright infringement. Here’s what that might mean for IP in Vietnam.

How Singapore is Poised to Take Advantage of Industry 4.0

Singapore has already embraced Industry 4.0 with its advanced manufacturing steadily moving its production base up the value chain.

2022 Winter Session of the Indian Parliament: A Look at Key Bills

We list the bills expected to be tabled in the winter session of the Indian parliament - held between December 7, 2022 to December 29, 2022.