News Across Asia - Page 50

India Briefing

India Notifies All Four Labor Codes, Ushering in Landmark Workforce Reforms

11/21/2025

India implements four Labor Codes from November 2025, consolidating 29 laws to modernize labor governance with better wages, safety, social security, and simplified compliance.

ASEAN Briefing

Business Intelligence in Malaysia: Reducing Investment Risk with Data-Driven Strategy

11/21/2025

Business intelligence reveals Malaysia’s real operating conditions — state, sector, utilities, incentives — to help investors avoid hidden risks.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Audit Compliance 2026: What FOEs Need to Know

11/21/2025

FOE audit in Vietnam can be complex and time-consuming. The successful completion requires the compilation of a statutory annual audit report and the finalization of corporate and personal income taxation.

China Briefing

Understanding India’s Tax System – How It Differs from China

11/21/2025

India and China share broad tax categories but differ in rates, governance, and compliance mechanisms. This comparison provides clarity for businesses navigating both jurisdictions.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Updates to Trade Name Law: What Investors Need to Know

11/21/2025

Saudi Arabia’s new Trade Name Law modernises the rules governing the selection, registration, and use of business names, strengthening transparency and brand protection.

ASEAN Briefing

How Foreign Investors Should Structure M&A in Thailand

11/21/2025

Foreign investors must map Thailand’s ownership limits early, choose a compliant M&A structure, and time approvals to avoid regulatory gaps.

India Briefing

India Expands Electronics Manufacturing Push with Second ECMS Approval Round

11/20/2025

On November 17, 2025, India announced the second Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) tranche with 17 new projects worth INR 71.72 billion, supporting high-value component production within the country.

China Briefing

Shanghai’s Overseas Qualification Recognition List: What Foreign Professionals Need to Know

11/20/2025

Shanghai’s latest revision of its foreigner qualification recognition list further streamlines procedures for overseas professionals and employers to access local talent policies.

Middle East Briefing

Qatar Overhauls Civil Service Framework with Major 2025 Human Resources Law Amendments

11/20/2025

Qatar 2025 Civil Service Law reforms overhaul performance evaluations, promotions, and allowances across the civil service.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's E-Commerce Sector: Current Landscape and 2026 Outlook

11/19/2025

Riding the strong momentum of 2024, Vietnam’s e-commerce sector is on track to hit US$26–28 billion in 2025.

China Briefing

Is China’s Economy Slowing or Quietly Stabilizing? A Look at October 2025

11/19/2025

China's economy in October 2025 posted weaker growth across key sectors. However, rising service consumption and better household sentiment offer some stability.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-India New Direct Flight Routes: A Boost to Tourism and Business

11/19/2025

Vietnam welcomed 443,000 Indian visitors in the first eight months of 2025, a 42.2 percent increase year-on-year, showcasing the deepening tourism and commercial connections between the two countries.