News Across Asia - Page 30

ASEAN Briefing

Understanding Withholding Tax on Royalties, Dividends, And Service Fees in The Philippines

12/04/2025

Withholding tax affects dividends, royalties, and service fees for foreign investors in the Philippines, shaping rates, risks, and compliance.

Middle East Briefing

The Middle East–Latin America Investment Corridor: Strategic Expansion, Sectoral Momentum, and the Safeguards Investors Need

12/04/2025

Investment from the Middle East (GCC countries, and especially the UAE) into Latin America is accelerating across agritech, energy transition, fintech, and infrastructure, creating one of the world’s most dynamic new capital corridors.

China Briefing

Non-fixed-Term Labor Contract in China: Rules Further Clarified Under Judicial Interpretation II

12/04/2025

Non-fixed-term labor contracts provide employees with significant protection under China’s Labor Contract Law. Employers must understand the triggers and compliance requirements to avoid costly disputes.

India Briefing

India Overtime Regulations under OSH Code 2020: What Employers Must Know

12/04/2025

Understand India’s overtime regulations under the Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code 2020, covering legal mandates for double wages, updated work hour rules, and state-specific overtime guidelines.

India Briefing

Bank Account Freeze Under GST: Legal Remedies and Business Continuity Steps

12/03/2025

Understand when and why Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities freeze bank accounts, the legal process under Section 83 of the CGST Act, 2017, and how companies can manage risks and respond effectively.

Vietnam Briefing

How Vietnam Plans to Improve Urban Air Quality: Insights for Businesses

12/03/2025

Vietnam's recent air pollution mitigation plan introduces tighter emission regulations, sets environmental goals, and prioritizes 25 projects to enhance urban air quality.

China Briefing

Company Law Draft Judicial Interpretation Part III: Nominee Shareholding, Investor Rights Protection, and Equity Transfer

12/03/2025

The draft judicial interpretation reshapes rules on nominee shareholders and investor rights, and outlines new guidance on enforcement and equity transfers.

India Briefing

Social Security Code 2020: Universal Coverage, Reporting Digitized

12/03/2025

India’s Social Security Code 2020 expands EPF and ESIC coverage and extends social protection to gig & platform workers. For employers and investors, this is a major compliance reset with simplified processes, lower penalties, and a digital-first regulatory environment.

ASEAN Briefing

Business Intelligence for Regulatory Risk in Indonesia Market Entry

12/03/2025

Business intelligence helps foreign investors assess ownership, licensing, staffing, tax, and data requirements before entering Indonesia.

Middle East Briefing

Qatar Tightens Vehicle Export Rules: What It Means for Dealers, Re-Exporters and Regional Trade

12/03/2025

Qatar has tightened its vehicle export rules through the implementation of Circular No. 3 of 2025, which restricts the export of new vehicles until they have completed one full year of registration with relevant local authorities.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Aviation Market Set for Takeoff: Growth Drivers, Key Players, and Future Outlook to 2030

12/03/2025

Vietnam’s aviation sector is expanding rapidly as the country aims for 33 airports by 2030 amid rising demand.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s New Logistics Service Strategy: Market Reality and Investment Opportunities

12/02/2025

Vietnam is accelerating the development of logistics services with a new national strategy to modernize infrastructure, increase efficiency, and boost competitiveness in global trade.