News Across Asia

ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area Upgraded

The AANZFTA upgrade aims to modernize the agreement with new provisions on government procurement, MSMEs, trade, and sustainable development.

New Amendments to BVI Business Companies Act: Impact on Hong Kong Companies and Companies Holding China Assets

The new amendments aim to bring BVI's business regime in line with international standards.

Maharashtra Revises Single-Use Plastic Ban: Items Now Allowed for Production and Use

Maharashtra rolled back the state's ban on single-use plastic items made of compostable material and specified packaging material.

Operational Guidelines for India's Drone PLI Scheme: Target Segments, Disbursal of Incentives

India wants to advance the use and production of drones in the country and has released operational guidelines to implement the sector-specific PLI Scheme.

Splitting Posts of Chairman and MD/CEO Now Voluntary: SEBI

India's securities regulator SEBI wants the top 500 listed companies to split the position of chairman and managing director but is making it voluntary due to low compliance.

Vietnam Milks EAEU for all its Worth with New Dairy in Russia

Vietnam’s TH Milk is expanding into Russia with a new facility near Moscow. Here’s a short overview.

UK and Indonesia Trade and Investment Opportunities

The UK is seeking to forge greater economic ties with the Indo-Pacific and Indonesia is among its key partners in Southeast Asia.

Saudi Arabia, China, Expected To Strengthen Trade & Development Ties During Xi’s Presidential Visit

Investing in India's Education Market: FDI Policy, Regulation, and Taxation

India encourages foreign investment in the education sector and tax relief is provided as education is considered a fundamental right and service.

Indonesia Increases the Minimum Wage for 2023

Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower announced that minimum wages across the country will increase by a maximum of 10 percent for 2023.

Belt And Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #110  

This week's roundup: Russia’s PMI Index is now 6 points higher than the EU and trade elsewhere is booming. The Ukraine situation is having the effect of spreading Russia-centric trade away from the West and into the Middle East, Central Asia, and China.

The UAE Launches A.I. Based Employment Contract Registrations