News Across Asia - Page 37

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Labor Law Amendments: Preparing for Compliance

01/15/2025

Saudi Arabia's Labor Law amendments, effective February 2025, introduce enhanced worker protections, expanded employer obligations, and structured frameworks for contracts, aligning with Vision 2030 goals.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Signs CEPA Agreements with Malaysia, Kenya, and New Zealand

01/15/2025

The UAE has signed CEPA trade agreements with Malaysia, Kenya, and New Zealand to enhance its post-oil economy and foster open trade and investment policies. These deals now require to be ratified by both sides before implementation.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia and Japan Sign Bilateral Agreement for Carbon Trading

01/15/2025

Discover how Indonesia and Japan's new carbon trading agreement fosters sustainability and global climate goals through IDXCarbon.

India Briefing

India-Bulgaria Bilateral and Trade Relations

01/14/2025

India and Bulgaria have maintained a strong and evolving bilateral relationship for over seven decades, with key developments in trade, investment, and economic cooperation.

China Briefing

NGO Accounting and Compliance in China: Key Highlights

01/14/2025

In this article, we provide an overview of the current accounting and compliance landscape for NGOs in China, explore the key provisions of the new NGO Accounting System, and highlight the significant changes introduced in the revision.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Economic Outlook for 2025: Push for Digitalization and Sustainability

01/14/2025

Vietnam’s economy enters 2025 on a strong note, having exceeded all socio-economic targets set by the National Assembly, with GDP growth surpassing 7 percent in 2024. We highlight the key industries in Vietnam that will attract investors, along with the dual efforts to advance the digital economy and accelerate the green transition across all sectors.

India Briefing

India’s Trade Landscape Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts: BCG Report Insights

01/14/2025

A new BCG report highlights how changing global trade dynamics, including potential increases in US tariffs following President-elect Trump's inauguration, could impact India’s trade and economic growth. We look at key report insights impacting India's export-import trade.

Middle East Briefing

Getting a UAE Driving License and Payment of Traffic Fines

01/14/2025

We discuss how to get a driving license in the UAE, payment of fines in case of traffic violations, and other penalties for non-compliance.

ASEAN Briefing

Meeting Cambodia’s Work Permit Deadline: What Businesses Need to Know

01/13/2025

Stay compliant with Cambodia’s work permit rules by meeting the March 31 application deadline to avoid penalties and fines.

India Briefing

India Eyes US$100 Billion Export Target by 2030, Pushes for F&B Sector Investments

01/13/2025

India aims to reach US$100 billion in export value by 2030 in food, agriculture, and marine sectors, with 100% FDI in F&B, rising RTE demand, and opportunities in organic and sustainable products.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Proposes Major Government Restructuring to Streamline Bureaucracy

01/13/2025

The Vietnam government is restructuring to ensure greater efficiency across its bureaucracy by reducing the number of ministries and agencies to 22 and addressing existing overlaps in public administration.

India Briefing

BIS Certification in India: A Brief Primer

01/13/2025

BIS certification ensures product quality, safety, and compliance with Indian standards. Learn about mandatory and voluntary certification schemes, including ISI, CRS, and hallmarking, for manufacturers, importers, and retailers.