News Across Asia

Oman Launches Three Digital Services to Streamline Business Operations

The three new digital services launched on the Oman Business Platform are the Rental Contracts Service, the Financial Reports Service, and the Interactive Guide for Trade Names.

Corporate Tax in Kuwait: New 15% Tax Law to Impact 350 Foreign Firms

Kuwait’s new 15 percent corporate tax law is in effect from tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025. Read to understand how multinational entities operating in the country will be impacted.

India’s Draft DPDP Rules, 2025 Released for Public Review

India has released the much awaited draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules (DPDP Rules), 2025, providing detailed guidelines on notice requirements, consent management, security safeguards, and handling personal data breaches, among other provisions. All stakeholders are advised to read the fine print and prepare for compliance in advance. The draft is open for public review till February 18, 2025.

Thailand's New Minimum Wage for 2025: What Businesses and Workers Need to Know

Learn how Thailand's new minimum wage for 2025, ranging from 337 to 400 baht per day, impacts workers and businesses across the country.

China Monthly Tax Brief: December 2024

In this monthly China tax brief for December 2024, we spotlight policies and measures just announced or scheduled for implementation.

China Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines for 2025

Businesses operating in China are suggested to pay attention to the tax filing and payment deadlines for 2025 to avoid late payment penalties and tax credit downgrading.

Vietnam’s New Trade Union Law: Key Changes and Foreign Workers’ Rights

We examine Vietnam’s New Trade Union Law, which will come into force from July 1, 2025, and is expected to bring about notable changes to protect the rights of foreign workers in Vietnam.

An Overview of Vietnam’s Environmental Protection Tax in 2025

On the books since 2010, Vietnam’s Environmental Protection Tax has been a key pillar of Vietnam’s transition to a cleaner, greener economy. In this article, we break down the key details foreign investors should know.

China Releases New Company Registration Measures: What You Need to Know

China has introduced new measures for company registration management, aiming at facilitating the implementation of the amended Company Law. The new measures will take effect on February 10, 2025.

Kuwait Investment Outlook 2025: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities

Vietnam National Assembly Approves Law on Data

On November 30, 2024, the Vietnamese government approved the new Law on Data, to come into effect July 1, 2025.

SEBI Unveils Integrated Filing Framework for Listed Entities, Mandates Secretarial Audits

SEBI has updated the Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) regulations with an integrated filing framework, streamlining compliance and disclosures, effective December 31, 2024