News Across Asia - Page 423

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore Announces Strategy for E-commerce Industry: Potential for Global and Regional Hub

02/11/2021

Singapore’s Minister of Trade introduced the latest plans to transform his country into a regional and global e-commerce hub.

China Briefing

Right to Privacy in China’s Civil Code and its Impact on HR Management

02/10/2021

The provisions relating to the right of privacy in China's Civil Code will impact HR management considerations for businesses operating in the country.

ASEAN Briefing

Laos Planned Railways: Opening a National Rail Network in 2021

02/10/2021

At present, Laos doesn't have any railways. However, that is about to change in 2021, through progress on the China-Laos Economic Corridor.

ASEAN Briefing

How Malaysia’s PERMAI Stimulus Package Benefits Businesses

02/09/2021

In early January 2021, Malaysia launched the PERMAI stimulus package to support businesses.

China Briefing

China Clarifies Duty Exemption Policy for Foreign Investment in Encouraged Industries

02/09/2021

China’s customs authority recently clarified the duty exemption policy on equipment, technology, accessories, and spare parts imported for self-use purpose.

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand’s Latest Tax Relief Package for Businesses to Reduce Operating Costs

02/05/2021

Thailand’s government has issued its latest tax relief package to assist businesses impacted by the pandemic.

China Briefing

E-Invoice Management in China: How Companies Can Stay Compliant

02/04/2021

We discuss how China businesses can stay compliant while bookkeeping and archiving e-fapiao for reimbursement and avoid triggering additional tax costs or penalties.

China Briefing

Investment Opportunities in Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area

02/03/2021

We discuss the incentives for foreign businesses to invest in Shenzhen, including key subsidy schemes and the region's industrial growth priorities.

China Briefing

2021 Chinese New Year: How Foreign Businesses Should Prepare in the COVID Context

02/03/2021

We discuss how foreign businesses can prepare in advance and plan for supply chain disruptions during the 2021 Chinese New Year festival period.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore’s Digital Economy Partnership Agreement

02/03/2021

Singapore’s Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) with New Zealand and Chile came into effect on January 7, 2021.

China Briefing

Employers in China Should Prepare for Compliance Expectations Under Draft PIPL

02/02/2021

Learn about the core requirements for employers in China under the Draft Personal Information Protection Law.

ASEAN Briefing

ASEAN-China FTA Amendments to Ease Market Access

02/02/2021

In August 2019, the amendments to the ASEAN-China FTA came into force, simplifying the rules for trade of goods, services, and investments in the ASEAN-China economic zone.