News Across Asia - Page 50

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam to Simplify Administrative Procedures for Foreign Affairs

10/03/2025

Vietnam’s MoFA streamlines administrative procedures in 2025, cutting compliance time for visas, conferences, and foreign organizations.

China Briefing

China’s Demographic Trends by Province and City: An Investor’s Analysis

10/03/2025

China’s demographic shifts show widening regional disparities and long-term structural challenges. This article explores how these trends impact investment decisions across provinces and major cities.

Middle East Briefing

Profit Repatriation from Saudi Arabia: Tax and Ownership Rules

10/03/2025

Foreign companies in Saudi Arabia, sending overseas profit back to parent company, must tread profit repatriation rules covering corporate tax, withholding obligations, and other regulatory approvals.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Introduces Licensing Regime for Cryptocurrency Exchanges

10/02/2025

Vietnam has introduced its first licensing regime for cryptocurrency exchanges, establishing strict capital, ownership, and compliance requirements within a five-year pilot framework.

ASEAN Briefing

Payroll Compliance in the Philippines: What CFOs Must Know

10/02/2025

CFOs must manage SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and tax in the Philippines to avoid penalties, reduce risks, and maintain payroll compliance.

China Briefing

China Moves Toward Absolute Emissions Cap in Carbon Trading System

10/02/2025

China is moving toward an absolute emissions cap in its national carbon trading system, signaling a major policy shift. The new directive aims to strengthen carbon pricing and accelerate decarbonization across key industries.

Middle East Briefing

Consumer Trends in the Middle East 2025: Key Findings and Market Insights

10/02/2025

In 2025, Middle East consumer trends are being reshaped under economic pressures, health awareness, digital adoption, and sustainability concerns.

China Briefing

China Tech Cities on the Rise: AI and VC Opportunities for Global Investors

10/01/2025

China’s leading tech cities are gaining global prominence in AI, biotech, and smart manufacturing. This article examines the investment implications for foreign firms navigating China’s evolving innovation landscape.

Vietnam Briefing

Investing in Renewable Energy: How Decree 57 Reshapes Vietnam’s Regulatory Framework

10/01/2025

Vietnam’s Decree 57 introduces capped tariffs, new DPPA models, and rooftop solar limits, reshaping renewable energy investment rules.

India Briefing

Why Foreign Companies Fail in India: 5 Costly Mistakes and Lessons for Future Investors

10/01/2025

Foreign companies often fail in India due to five recurring mistakes: choosing the wrong entry structure, misjudging regulatory complexity, misreading consumer behavior, adopting poor market models, and weak talent management.

ASEAN Briefing

M&A in Indonesia – Deal Structures, Approvals, and Post-Merger Licenses

10/01/2025

Foreign investors must manage deal structures, approvals, and post-merger compliance to achieve success in Indonesia’s M&A market.

India Briefing

India-EFTA Trade Pact Comes into Effect Oct. 1, 2025

10/01/2025

India’s long-awaited trade pact with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) came into force on October 1, 2025, unlocking new opportunities in investment, services, and trade. The agreement is expected to create one million jobs in India over the next 15 years.