News Across Asia - Page 359

ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia’s Pemulih Stimulus Package: Supporting Businesses and Individuals

06/30/2021

Malaysia announced its latest 150 billion-ringgit (US$36 billion) economic stimulus package, named Pemulih, in response to the indefinite extension of the national lockdown.

China Briefing

Corporate Cybersecurity in China: How to Protect Your Business

06/30/2021

We discuss the steps businesses can take to improve their cybersecurity practices, how to conduct a cyber risk assessment, and staying compliant in China.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore to Increase Central Provident Fund Contributions From 2022

06/29/2021

Singapore will increase the Central Provident Fund (CPF) contribution rates for employees aged 55 to 70 years from January 1, 2022.

China Briefing

Hainan Free Trade Port Law: Building a Law-Based Business Environment

06/29/2021

China’s Hainan Free Trade Port Law will facilitate market reform policies to develop and open up Hainan Island and enhance long-term investor confidence.

China Briefing

Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence, #35

06/29/2021

In this week's Belt and Road round up, we look at the imminent US / NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan and put the spotlight on Turkmenistan and Tajikistan.

China Briefing

Developing Your China Trade with Japan and South Korea Under RCEP

06/28/2021

China's tariff commitments to Japan and South Korea under RCEP is expected to boost their bilateral trade flows and create multilateral trade opportunities.

ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia and Thailand Launch QR Payment Linkage

06/28/2021

On June 18, 2021, Malaysia and Thailand launched a cross-border quick response (QR) payment linkage to enable businesses and consumers from both countries to receive instant QR code payments.

ASEAN Briefing

How Businesses in Singapore can Reduce Overhead Costs During the Pandemic

06/25/2021

Singapore’s government has provided an array of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to help businesses reduce their overhead costs during the pandemic.

Vietnam Briefing

Investing in Vietnam’s Dong Thap Province: 3 Key Drivers

06/25/2021

Located in the Mekong Delta, Dong Thap province has emerged as a popular investment destination due to three driving factors.

India Briefing

Accessing South Asian Markets from India’s SAARC Free Trade Membership, Preferential Trade Agreements

06/24/2021

A look at India's preferential trade relationships with its SAARC/ South Asian neighbors.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Provisions on Minimum Wage

06/24/2021

Indonesia’s GR 36/2021 has eliminated the sectoral minimum wage while establishing a provision for hourly pay for part-time workers.

China Briefing

Restructuring Your China Company to Survive, Stabilize, and Succeed

06/24/2021

In the context of China's continued growth story despite COVID-19, we look at how businesses invested in the region can strategize to survive and succeed.