News Across Asia - Page 374

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand and the EU Resume Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

08/04/2021

Thailand and the European Union (EU) have agreed to resume negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA), seven years after talks collapsed in 2014.

China Briefing

Beijing's Permanent Residence Application: Qualifications and Process

08/04/2021

We explain China’s permanent residency policies with a focus on the eligibility, detailed qualification criteria, and application process in Beijing.

India Briefing

New Tax E-Filing Deadlines in India: Check List to See if it Applies to You

08/04/2021

India extends e-filing due dates for specific forms under Income Tax Act, 1961. We list the forms affected and new tax reporting deadlines.

China Briefing

China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law: How Businesses Should Prepare

08/03/2021

We examine the scope of China's Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law as political and economic tensions increase between Beijing and a number of foreign countries.

ASEAN Briefing

Company Dissolution in Indonesia: A Guide for Foreign Investors

08/03/2021

The company dissolution process in Indonesia can be voluntary or non-voluntary. This article explores the steps that foreign investors should take when liquidating their Indonesian businesses.

Vietnam Briefing

US - Vietnam Reach Agreement on Currency, No Tariffs Imposed

08/03/2021

Vietnam reached an agreement with the US regarding its practices on currency, marking an end to the dispute, and for Vietnam no threat of tariffs.

China Briefing

Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence, #40

08/03/2021

We look at how US, UK, and EU businesses can take advantage of their respective FTA and DTA arrangements to expand trade and business with RCEP nations.

China Briefing

Shenzhen’s New Data Regulations Explained

08/02/2021

Shenzhen's data regulations come on the heels of the national Data Security Law and the second revision of the draft Personal Information Protection Law. They cover the collection, storage, and transfer of personal data as well as tackle the under-regulat

Vietnam Briefing

Closing Your Business in Vietnam: Guidelines and Procedures

08/02/2021

When closing a business in Vietnam investors must be fully aware of the responsibilities they face in dissolving or terminating a company.

ASEAN Briefing

The Philippines Imposes New 12% VAT Rate on Exporters

07/31/2021

The Philippines' Revenue Regulation No. 9-2021, which introduces a 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) rate on certain sales transactions that were previously taxed at zero percent.

China Briefing

How EU Businesses Can Access the €21 Trillion RCEP Free Trade Market via Existing Agreements

07/30/2021

The EU is not a signatory to the RCEP agreement, but there are indirect ways in which EU businesses can access this market. We look at the possibilities.

Vietnam Briefing

Cross-Border Advertising Services in Vietnam: Decree 70

07/30/2021

Vietnam issued Decree 70 adding new regulations related to cross-border advertising services. The Decree will take effect on September 15, 2021.