News Across Asia - Page 32

India Briefing

India-UK Social Security Agreement: A Breakthrough for Indian Professionals and Employers

10/09/2025

The India-UK social security agreement, called the Double Contribution Convention under the India-UK Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), benefits employers and cross-border talents alike through payroll efficiencies and eliminating dual social security payments.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Launches Mandatory E-Invoicing System: What Businesses and Practitioners Need to Know

10/09/2025

The UAE has officially rolled out its e-invoicing system. The country’s first unified digital invoicing framework, defines the legal, technical, and operational parameters for mandatory e-invoicing, positioning the UAE among global frontrunners in tax digitalization.

ASEAN Briefing

GST in Singapore: When Overseas Vendors Must Register and Collect Tax

10/09/2025

Understand Singapore’s GST rules for overseas vendors, registration thresholds, compliance duties, and filing obligations.

China Briefing

Upcoming Deadline: Beneficial Ownership Filing Due November 1

10/09/2025

With the final deadline of November 1, 2025 fast approaching, businesses that have not yet completed their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filing should take immediate action to ensure compliance and avoid last-minute technical or documentation issues.

India Briefing

GST 2.0: How India’s New HSN and SAC Code Structure Transforms Tax Compliance for Businesses

10/08/2025

India’s GST 2.0 ushers in a major tax overhaul, revising Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) and Service Accounting Codes (SAC) codes to simplify compliance. Businesses must realign systems, classifications, and input tax credit (ITC) claims for efficiency.

Vietnam Briefing

Rising Confidence: Vietnam Tops ASEAN in Consumer Sentiment

10/08/2025

Vietnam emerged as the most optimistic market in the ASEAN region, according to the UOB ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study.

India Briefing

Flipkart’s Dark Pattern Self-Audit: What it Means for Businesses in India

10/08/2025

Flipkart’s dark patterns self-audit shows how India’s new CCPA guidelines are reshaping e-commerce. Learn the compliance lessons for your business.

China Briefing

The “Negative Lists” Easing Data Export in China’s FTZs - A Complete Guide for Foreign Companies

10/08/2025

China’s Free Trade Zones are reshaping the country’s data export policy through sectoral negative lists and trial measures. New national-level proposals aim to unify these pilots and ease compliance for multinational companies

ASEAN Briefing

How Multinationals Should Manage Tax Filing and Compliance in Vietnam

10/08/2025

Foreign investors should decide how to manage Vietnam’s tax compliance through structured planning, not reactive filings.

Middle East Briefing

UAE’s New Media Law Overview: What Media Companies and Influencers Need to Know

10/08/2025

The UAE’s new media law introduces a unified regulatory framework with dual licensing for influencers and AI-driven content monitoring.

Vietnam Briefing

Capital Contribution in Vietnam: A Brief Guide for Business Setups

10/07/2025

Capital contribution is a key step for foreign investors in Vietnam, with strict rules on timelines, procedures, and compliance. Careful preparation helps avoid costly mistakes.

Middle East Briefing

Oman’s SPF Social Security Employer Registration and Contributions

10/07/2025

Oman’s SPF brings together social security and pension schemes, requiring employers to register, report wages, pay monthly contributions.