News Across Asia

Russia Appoints New Ambassador to China

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov as the new Ambassador to China. Morgulov is a veteran diplomat whose career with the Russian Foreign Ministry dates back to 1991.

Amendments to Malaysia's Employment Act to Come into Force January 1, 2023

The proposed amendments to Malaysia's Employment Act hopes to bring the act to international standards as required by the ILO and others.

Tax, Investment, and Trade Agreements Between Countries in the Middle East and China

Egypt & Qatar Join Shanghai Cooperation Organisation As 'Dialogue Partners'

India’s Mandatory Tax Compliances in September 2022: Key Dates

We list India’s key dates in September 2022, which are relevant for taxpayers to fulfill their income tax and goods and services tax (GST) related compliances.

Opportunities for Saudi Businesses in Indonesia

Indonesia and Saudi Arabia have had historical trade and diplomatic relations for centuries and are now focused on increasing bilateral trade in the modern era.

Eldercare and Childcare in China: New Supportive Measures

We discuss policy measures for the eldercare and childcare industries in China to ease economic hardships for socially important businesses.

Vietnam's Tech Startups: Human Resource Challenges

Vietnam Briefing highlights the growing tech startup industry in Vietnam and the human resource challenges faced by the industry.

The UAE - Indonesia Trade Agreement: Benefits for UAE Based Exporters

Belt & Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #98

IPEF Releases Ministerial Statements Concerning the Pillars; India Skips Trade Pillar

We list the outcomes of the fist in-person IPEF Ministerial conference held on September 8-9, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

ASEAN Ministers Attend U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Negotiations

Economic ministers from several ASEAN countries attended the first official meeting of the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in Los Angeles.