News Across Asia - Page 40

Middle East Briefing

UAE Investment Procedure, Requirements for Foreign Investors

06/18/2025

Foreign investors can secure 100 percent UAE ownership by following a 16-step Basherenabled licensing path, satisfying AED capital rules, and enjoying a 0–9 percent corporate tax ceiling.

ASEAN Briefing

Investing Across Borders: Opportunities in the Johor–Singapore SEZ — Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

06/17/2025

The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine on the Johor-Singapore SEZ is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download.

Vietnam Briefing

Greenwashing in Vietnam: Assessing Legal Consequences and Future Direction

06/17/2025

Although there are no specific laws against greenwashing in Vietnam, current advertising regulations and consumer rights ensure that companies remain accountable.

India Briefing

India's 2025 Maritime Push with US$20 Billion Investment and Global Ties

06/17/2025

India has unveiled a US$20 billion maritime plan with global partners to advance green shipping, port digitization, and sectoral investments.

China Briefing

China's January-April 2025 FDI Data: Trends, Sectoral and Regional Analysis

06/17/2025

We analyze China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) performance in January–April 2025, with underlying trends and sectoral highlights.

Middle East Briefing

The EU and UAE CEPA Negotiations: Gateway to Deeper Gulf-Europe Integration

06/17/2025

The EU and UAE launched CEPA negotiations in mid-2025, aiming to deepen trade and investment ties across key strategic sectors. This bilateral approach marks a pragmatic shift in EU-Gulf relations, unlocking new market and cooperation opportunities.

ASEAN Briefing

Investment Opportunities in Timor-Leste’s Fintech Industry: An Emerging Frontier

06/17/2025

Explore why Timor-Leste is emerging as a nascent fintech market, with digital finance, mobile money, and regulatory support driving growth.

China Briefing

China Clarifies Safe Harbor Rules for Price Resale Agreements - New Draft Amendment

06/16/2025

A draft revision to provisions on monopoly agreements propose market share and turnover thresholds under which companies can enter into pricing contracts with vertical entities.

India Briefing

India Schedules First Digital Population Census for 2027: What You Need to Know

06/16/2025

On June 16, 2025, the central government officially announced that India’s first digital population census will be conducted in two phases—from October 1, 2026, to March 1, 2027. This will be the first nationwide census since 2011.

ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia Expands SST from July 1: What Businesses Should Know

06/16/2025

Malaysia’s SST expands on July 1, 2025, with new taxes on services and goods — here’s what businesses must do to stay compliant.

Middle East Briefing

How to Navigate Intellectual Property Protection in Qatar

06/16/2025

A guide to Qatar intellectual property laws, registration processes, and updates for protecting copyrights, trademarks, patents.

Vietnam Briefing

Guide to Setting Up a Retail Business in Vietnam

06/16/2025

Businesses seeking to expand in Vietnam’s retail market are advised to pay close attention to changes in the country’s legal and regulatory frameworks when adopting either a traditional sales, distribution, or omni-channel strategy.