News Across Asia - Page 3

Middle East Briefing

Ramadan 2026 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia: Compliance, Consumer Peaks, and Strategic Timing for Foreign Businesses

02/16/2026

Ramadan 2026 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia should be treated as both a compliance-sensitive period and a predictable commercial peak, requiring early alignment on reduced working hours, overtime rules, staffing models, and regulatory timelines.

Middle East Briefing

Chancellor Merz's Visit to ADNOC Deepens UAE–Germany Relations

02/16/2026

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to ADNOC underscores the deepening of UAE–Germany relations from LNG trade toward strategic integration.

Vietnam Briefing

Hai Phong After Merger: A Pioneering Model in Northern Vietnam

02/16/2026

Positioned as Vietnam's commerce gateway, Hai Phong is poised to lead changes in investment, logistics, and institutional reform in northern Vietnam.

Vietnam Briefing

Driving FDI Manufacturing Success in Vietnam with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

02/15/2026

Discover how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central helps foreign manufacturers in Vietnam ensure compliance, optimize supply chains, and scale operations efficiently.

China Briefing

US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

02/15/2026

On December 31, 2025, Trump signed a proclamation delaying the increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year.

China Briefing

China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates

02/15/2026

This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place.

ASEAN Briefing

How to Add or Amend Business Activities After Incorporation in the Philippines

02/13/2026

Foreign investors adding activities in the Philippines must review 60 percent ownership caps, US$200,000 capital rules, and tax impact before amendment.

ASEAN Briefing

Selecting the Right Transfer Pricing Method in Vietnam: TNMM, CUP, or Cost-Plus

02/13/2026

Foreign investors assessing TNMM, CUP, or Cost-Plus in Vietnam must align profit allocation with audit risk and enforcement practice.

India Briefing

India's Antitrust Regulator CCI Fines Intel US$3.01 Million for Abuse of Dominant Position

02/13/2026

Antitrust regulator CCI has imposed a US$3.01 million fine on Intel Corporation for an India-specific warranty policy deemed discriminatory and restrictive of parallel imports. The ruling clarifies how dominance is assessed under Indian competition law and highlights key compliance risks global companies.

China Briefing

China’s Infrastructure Dominance: Still a Step Ahead in Asian Manufacturing

02/13/2026

China’s long-term investment in transport, energy, industrial, and digital infrastructure continues to support manufacturing at scale. As Asian manufacturing diversifies, China’s infrastructure depth remains a structural strength compared to emerging alternatives.

China Briefing

Hong Kong IRD Warns Public About Fraudulent Stamp Duty Certificate Notices

02/13/2026

Hong Kong’s IRD has warned the public about fake notices impersonating Stamp Duty Certificate communications. These fraudulent documents often use fabricated tax terms, urgent deadlines, or foreign-currency payment instructions to pressure recipients.

India Briefing

Deepfake, Content Labeling & Safe Harbor Risks for Global Platforms: India’s 2026 AI Regulation

02/12/2026

India’s latest updates to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, tighten artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake regulation with mandatory labeling and 2-3 hour takedowns, putting safe harbor protection at risk for foreign platforms.