News Across Asia - Page 42

China Briefing

Hong Kong Investment in 2026: Strategy, Connectivity, and APAC Advantage

03/13/2026

Hong Kong is repositioning itself in 2026 as a strategic APAC investment hub, supported by revived capital markets, stable macroeconomic fundamentals, and deep financial liquidity.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s Danantara After Year One: Growth Targets, Asset Consolidation, and Investment Implications

03/13/2026

Indonesia’s Danantara sovereign investment platform marks its first year with ambitious growth targets, major SOE restructuring, and billions in planned investments.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Emiratization 2026: What Companies Must Do Now to Avoid Penalties

03/13/2026

UAE Emiratization rules tighten ahead of 2026, with stricter quotas, rising fines, and higher wage requirements. Mainland companies must act now to manage compliance, hiring, costs, and regulatory risk.

China Briefing

Germany-China Relations Under Merz: What the First Official Visit to Beijing Means for Business

03/13/2026

Germany-China relations have stabilized at the political level following Chancellor Merz's February 2026 visit to Beijing, with both sides reaffirming their strategic partnership and committing to structured bilateral consultations. However, the structural economic tensions driving Germany's record EUR 90 billion trade deficit with China remain unresolved, and European businesses should not mistake diplomatic normalization for improved market conditions.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia’s SEZs (Special Economic Zones): What the New Regulatory Framework Means for Foreign Investors

03/12/2026

Saudi Arabia's SEZs (Special Economic Zones) are now subject to a new, comprehensive regulatory framework offering foreign investors incentives such as reduced corporate tax rates, customs exemptions, and streamlined licensing procedures. The initiative, aligned with Vision 2030, aims to attract global investment in sectors including logistics, advanced manufacturing, maritime industries, and digital technologies.

Vietnam Briefing

Mapping the China-Vietnam Trade Relationship: Key Trade Routes and Growth Drivers

03/12/2026

China-Vietnam trade is thriving, with Vietnam becoming a key trade hub and increasingly exporting Chinese goods, strengthening their regional partnership.

China Briefing

EU CBAM 2026: What It Means for China‑Based Manufacturing

03/12/2026

As the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters its definitive phase, China-based heavy industry faces a permanently altered cost landscape, one where carbon intensity is now a priced factor of competitiveness, not an externality.

Vietnam Briefing

APAs in Vietnam: How Businesses Can Manage Transfer Pricing Risks

03/12/2026

Explore reforms that renew attention on advance pricing agreements (APAs) for transfer pricing risk management in Vietnam.

ASEAN Briefing

Personal Income Tax Filing in Thailand: What Expats Need to Know

03/11/2026

Foreign professionals in Thailand should review personal income tax filing requirements, residency thresholds, deductions, and foreign income rules to assess their tax exposure.

India Briefing

Standardizing Payroll in India: Leveraging the National Floor Wage Under the New Labor Codes

03/11/2026

India’s floor wage system under the Code on Wages, 2019, establishes a national wage benchmark that guides how minimum wages are set across states. Understanding its interaction with state-level minimum wage regulations is essential for businesses managing labor costs and compliance

Middle East Briefing

Oman E-Invoicing and Qatar’s CbCR Tabadol Portal: The GCC’s Digital Tax Infrastructure Push

03/11/2026

Oman and Qatar are advancing the GCC’s shift toward digital tax administration through new compliance platforms. Oman’s upcoming Fawtara e-invoicing system will introduce structured digital invoicing and real-time transaction monitoring, while Qatar’s Tabadol portal strengthens tax transparency by enabling multinational companies to submit Country-by-Country Reports in line with OECD BEPS standards.

China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: February 2026

03/11/2026

China monthly tax brief February 2026 highlights a pivotal month shaped by the rollout of the new VAT Law and a surge of aligning tax policies. New incentives, compliance signals, and special zone updates together redefine China’s evolving tax environment.