News Across Asia - Page 38

ASEAN Briefing

Vietnam’s New Corporate Income Tax Law: What Foreign Investors Need to Know

06/24/2025

Vietnam’s revised tax law narrows incentives for subsidiaries and adds anti-abuse rules. Learn how foreign firms should respond.

China Briefing

New Guidelines for Personal Information Protection Audits - Clarifying Requirements and Processes (Part I)

06/24/2025

The new guidelines clarify requirements and processes for conducting personal information protection audits, compulsory for companies processing high volumes of personal information as of May 1, 2025.

India Briefing

New EV Scheme Paves Way for Global Auto Majors to Invest in India

06/24/2025

India has launched the official application portal for its new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing scheme—SPMEPCI. Eligible automakers can submit applications between June 24 and October 21, 2025.

Middle East Briefing

Dubai Enacts Strong Whistleblower Protection to Safeguard Public Funds

06/24/2025

Dubai introduces detailed whistleblower protection measures to safeguard public funds, promote transparency.

Middle East Briefing

How the Israel-Iran Conflict is Shaping GCC Trade and Economic Trajectories

06/24/2025

We analiyze how the Israel-Iran conflict is influencing GCC trade patterns, energy markets, and foreign investment flows.

ASEAN Briefing

How Malaysia’s SST Expansion can Impact Consumer Goods

06/23/2025

Malaysia’s 2025 SST changes may impact consumer goods through higher import costs, service taxes, and compliance shifts.

India Briefing

Guide to Mandatory SHe-Box Registration for Employers in India

06/23/2025

India's national capital now mandates SHe-Box registration for organizations, public and private, under the PoSH Act. Learn key compliance steps, state-level actions, and how private firms must register.

Middle East Briefing

GCC Announces Islamic New Year Holiday Dates for Public and Private Sector

06/23/2025

Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) governments have issued Islamic New Year holiday notices for both public and private sectors.

China Briefing

China’s Population Decline – The Impact on Business, the Economy, and Labor Markets

06/23/2025

China's shrinking population is a pressing concern for businesses and policymakers alike, but long-term planning and leveraging on new opportunities can mitigate the potential impacts.

ASEAN Briefing

Taxation in Thailand: Navigating Corporate Tax, Incentives, and International Treaties

06/20/2025

A detailed overview of Thailand’s tax system covering corporate income tax, BOI incentives, VAT rules, tax treaties, and compliance for foreign businesses.

China Briefing

China's Economy in May 2025: Cooling Industrial Output, Resilient Consumption

06/20/2025

China’s May 2025 economic data highlight resilient domestic consumption and strategic trade diversification as key stabilizers amid a slowing industrial sector.

Vietnam Briefing

Da Nang Free Trade Zone: Implementation Plan, Incentives, and Investment Opportunities

06/20/2025

Da Nang has received approval to develop a free trade zone, which is part of Vietnam's ambitious plan to establish multiple free trade zones (FTZs) nationwide. This initiative signifies a significant shift in Vietnam's economic strategy and trade development.