News Across Asia - Page 29

Middle East Briefing

Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities

04/21/2026

Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.

China Briefing

China's New Supply Chain Security Regulations: What Are the Risks to Foreign Companies?

04/20/2026

China's new rules on industrial supply chain security could place foreign companies in the crosshairs of competing national laws, with potential consequences for those operating in the country.

India Briefing

Import-Export Procedures in India: 2026 Edition

04/20/2026

India’s import-export procedures in 2026 are fully digitized, with streamlined customs systems, IEC-based registration, and real-time compliance under FTP 2023. Businesses must follow standardized classification and digital processes to manage trade efficiently and stay compliant.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam FDI Update: Q1 2026 Performance and Key Trends

04/20/2026

Vietnam’s FDI in Q1 2026 shows a strong rebound in new commitments and steady disbursement growth, indicating continued investor confidence despite global volatility.

Middle East Briefing

IEA Chief Projects Two-Year Recovery for Middle East Energy Markets Amid Geopolitical and Demand Pressures

04/20/2026

The IEA expects Middle East energy markets to stabilize within two years, though short-term volatility remains high due to geopolitical tensions and supply constraints.

ASEAN Briefing

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

04/19/2026

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.

China Briefing

China’s GDP Grows 5% in Q1 2026 in Show of Resilience

04/17/2026

China's economy delivered a strong start to 2026, with industrial output and export growth driving momentum despite headwinds from the global supply chain crisis.

India Briefing

MCA Seeks Public Feedback to Simplify Corporate Filings Under Companies Act, 2013 — Deadline May 15

04/17/2026

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is seeking public feedback to modernize the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, and rationalize the filing framework under the Companies Act, 2013. The consultation window is open on the IICA portal until May 15, 2026.

ASEAN Briefing

Branch vs Subsidiary in Vietnam: Corporate Income Tax Impact

04/17/2026

Planning entry into Vietnam? Understand how corporate tax shapes profit allocation, repatriation, and risk when choosing your structure.

India Briefing

How Danish Companies Can Invest in India: FTA, Manufacturing, and Entry Strategy

04/17/2026

India offers Danish investors and companies export access under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement and manufacturing scale. Explore sectors, states, and market entry strategies.

Middle East Briefing

Gulf EV Market Shifts Toward Chinese Automakers as Fuel Costs Rise and China-GCC Ties Deepen

04/17/2026

Rising fuel costs and inflation are accelerating demand for affordable Chinese EV across the Gulf, with the UAE leading adoption and Saudi Arabia scaling infrastructure and localization.

India Briefing

India’s Trade Performance in FY 2025-26: Moderate Export Growth Amid Shifting Trade Dynamics

04/17/2026

India’s total exports hit US$860.05 billion in FY 2025-26, led by a 7.94 percent surge in services. Explore the full breakdown of merchandise trends and key growth drivers amid global geopolitical shifts.