News Across Asia - Page 358

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Issues Eligible Criteria, Incentives for SMEs: Decree 80

10/28/2021

Vietnam issued Decree 80 defining the criteria for what constitutes an SME as well government support for SMEs. The Decree went into effect on October 15.

India Briefing

What is PM Gati Shakti Yojana? India's National Master Plan for Multimodal Connectivity to Economic Zones

10/27/2021

The PM Gati Shakti Yojana will also streamline the bureaucracy involved in transforming India's infrastructure and logistics connectivity.

China Briefing

How to Push a Supplier to Switch to a Zero Defect Mindset and Take Action?

10/27/2021

Zero defect is a quality objective in manufacturing systems where zero or near-zero defectives are shipped to buyers. We share insights on best practices.

ASEAN Briefing

Vietnam Issues New VAT Rate for Imported Medical Equipment

10/27/2021

Vietnam's Circular 43 implements a reduction in the value-added tax rate for imported medical equipment from 10 percent to five percent.

China Briefing

China Public Holiday 2022 Schedule

10/27/2021

Employers should take note of the adjusted working weekend dates to compensate for long breaks.

India Briefing

Transfer Pricing in India: Methods, Compliance, and Third-Party Service Providers

10/26/2021

This article outlines the accepted transfer pricing methods in India and how a third-party service provider can assist foreign firms with compliance.

ASEAN Briefing

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Philippine Medical Worker Recruitment

10/26/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how medical workers from the Philippines are working, both at home and abroad.

China Briefing

China’s Autonomous Driving Industry - An Introduction for Foreign Investors

10/26/2021

China's self-driving car industry has entered the fast lane. We explore how foreign investors can tap into the future of mobility.

China Briefing

Belt and Road Investor Intelligence #52

10/26/2021

This week, we look at BRI developments in North Europe and Ukraine, China's upcoming plenary sessions in Beijing, and Russian investments in Heilongjiang.

China Briefing

PIPL China: Suggestions for Technical Compliance with Personal Information Protection Law

10/25/2021

Technical suggestions to build a robust IT system, be PIPL compliant, and stay on top of risk assessment mechanisms.

China Briefing

Understanding the Significance of China's Sixth Plenary Session

10/25/2021

In his latest op-ed, Chris Devonshire-Ellis considers key issues that could be discussed at China's 'Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th Communist Party Central Committee' in November.

ASEAN Briefing

Quarantine Free Travel Under Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Lane Scheme

10/24/2021

From September 2021, Singapore has allowed the entry of fully vaccinated visitors without quarantine through its Vaccinated Travel Lane scheme.