News Across Asia - Page 47

Middle East Briefing

End of Service Benefits: Saudi Labor Law

12/12/2024

End of service benefits in Saudi Arabia provide financial security to employees upon contract termination, with entitlements based on service length and termination type.

Vietnam Briefing

2025 Vietnam Public Holidays Calendar

12/12/2024

In 2025, workers in Vietnam are set to benefit from extended public holiday periods compared to the 2024 schedule. Businesses must plan in advance.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia's Overhauled Patent Law: A Guide

12/11/2024

Explore Indonesia's amended Patent Law 2024: simplified administration, enhanced licensing, reporting requirements, and investor insights.

India Briefing

India Working on New GCC Policy to Tap Sector Growth with Fresh Incentives

12/11/2024

India's Electronics & IT ministry (Meity) is working on a new policy framework at the central government level targeting global capability centers (GCC) and to support their growth beyond tier-1 hubs. As per media reports, these new incentives would be in addition to state incentives where the GCC entities are located.

India Briefing

Karnataka Global Capability Center Policy 2024-2029: Key Features

12/11/2024

The Karnataka Global Capability Center (GCC) Policy, launched November 2024, focuses on AI, collaboration between academia and the private sector, R&D, talent development, and expanding investment zones beyond the capital Bengaluru through fiscal, regulatory, and tax incentives.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s 2024 VAT Law: Key Provisions and Changes to the VAT Regime

12/11/2024

Vietnam’s 2024 Law on Value-added Tax (VAT) will take effect from July 1, 2025 and the 2% reduced VAT regime is extended till end June 2025.

ASEAN Briefing

Australia Invests in Singapore’s FAST-P for Green Growth

12/11/2024

Australia's investment in Singapore's FAST-P supports green infrastructure, decarbonization, and regional sustainability goals.

India Briefing

Mitigating Business Partnership Risks When Entering the Indian Market

12/11/2024

Foreign SMEs and investors can mitigate business partnership risks in India by conducting comprehensive due diligence checks and seeking local expert guidance for reviewing the target company's history, financial health, legal compliance, and operational capabilities.

China Briefing

Encouraged Catalogue for Western China 2025: Trends and Opportunities

12/11/2024

China has unveiled the latest Encouraged Catalogue for Western China 2025, in a bid to lure investment into prioritized areas of its vast western region.

Vietnam Briefing

NVIDIA Expansion into Vietnam: Potential for AI Sector Growth

12/11/2024

NVIDIA, a leading American AI computing company, has recently shown strong interest in Vietnam's market alongside other technology giants expanding into Southeast Asia.

China Briefing

China-Sweden Economic Relations: Trade, Investment, and Opportunities

12/10/2024

China and Sweden are each other’s largest trading partners in Asia and Northern Europe, with notable Swedish exports including pharmaceuticals, machinery, and transport equipment.

India Briefing

Tax Advisory for Remote Workers in India: Optimizing Savings

12/10/2024

We discuss key tax considerations, compliance requirements, and strategies to optimize savings for remote workers in India.