News Across Asia - Page 32

ASEAN Briefing

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2025 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

07/14/2025

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2025 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.

ASEAN Briefing

Understanding Thailand’s Foreign Business Act: Restricted Sectors and Workarounds

07/11/2025

Thailand’s Foreign Business Act sets foreign ownership limits and outlines which sectors are restricted with legal entry options available.

India Briefing

India Pursues Strategic BRICS Partnerships as US Tariff Tensions Rise

07/11/2025

As US tariff threats resurface under Trump, Indian exporters face growing trade risks—particularly due to BRICS ties. India Briefing analyzes sector-wise impacts and how India is navigating between global alliances and evolving US trade policies.

ASEAN Briefing

Withholding Tax in Thailand: Guide for Foreign Service Providers

07/11/2025

Foreign service providers should review Thailand’s withholding tax rules, DTA benefits, and compliance steps to avoid unnecessary exposure.

Vietnam Briefing

Ho Chi Minh City’s New Master Plan: Six Urban Zones, One Mega-City Vision

07/11/2025

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), the economic heart of Vietnam and the primary business hub of the southern region, is entering a new development phase with a revised master plan that introduces six functional urban zones.

China Briefing

China-Malaysia Closer Economic Ties and Opportunities

07/11/2025

China has been Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years. With its advantageous geographical location, lower transit costs, and favorable trade policies, Malaysia has increasingly become an ideal hub for Chinese investments.

China Briefing

Cross-Border Restructuring: A Strategic Response to Rising Geopolitical and Supply Chain Risks

07/11/2025

Rather than exiting China altogether, many multinationals are embracing cross-border restructuring to manage geopolitical tensions and diversify risk. This article unpacks how the approach works and why it's gaining momentum.

Middle East Briefing

UK-Qatar Economic Ties: Trade, Partnerships, Business Opportunities

07/11/2025

UK-Qatar trade in 2024 reached US$7.29 billion. Sectors like aviation, energy, and financial services remain open to bilateral opportunities.

India Briefing

Form CRL-1 Compliance Guide 2025: Navigate India's New Subsidiary Layering Rules

07/10/2025

Effective July 14, 2025, Indian firms must file revised Form CRL-1 disclosing subsidiary layers, aligning with the latest amendment to the Companies (Restriction on Number of Layers) Rules, 2017.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Launches New AI-Driven Government Planning Cycle: What Foreign Investors Should Know

07/10/2025

As the UAE launches its new AI-driven planning cycle, it unlocks strategic opportunities for foreign investors.

China Briefing

China-Australia Relations Revisited: What Businesses Can Expect From Prime Minister’s 2025 China Visit

07/10/2025

The upcoming Australia-China leaders' summit in July 2025 offers an opportunity to reset trade ties, support cross-border investment, and renew bilateral dialogue. Here's what foreign companies should expect.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Economic Performance in H1 2025: Inflation, Trade, FDI, and Business Trends

07/10/2025

Vietnam’s economy posted 7.52 percent growth in the first half of 2025, driven by services and manufacturing, despite global trade tensions and US tariffs.