News Across Asia - Page 56

India Briefing

Five Years of India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Key Milestones

06/13/2025

India-Australia bilateral trade and investment can benefit from the interim free trade treaty—ECTA—with new opportunities identified in critical minerals, education, and technology sectors.

India Briefing

India to Mandate Disclosure of Workplace Harassment, Maternity Compliance in Board Reports

06/13/2025

Effective July 14, 2025, listed companies in India must report workplace harassment complaints and maternity benefit compliance in board reports, per new Ministry of Corporate Affairs amendments to the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2025.

India Briefing

A Guide to India’s Special Economic Zones

06/13/2025

Businesses can consider setting up or doing business with entities in India's Special Economic Zones to take advantage of favorable tax incentives, simplified customs procedures, and a conducive environment for manufacturing and trade.

ASEAN Briefing

Philippines Announces Digital Nomad Visa Launch for June 2025

06/12/2025

Check if you qualify for the Philippines’ digital nomad visa and understand key requirements before planning your remote stay.

China Briefing

Tracking China’s Carbon Goals: How Far Has It Come in 2025?

06/12/2025

With just five years to go until China meets its first major climate pledge, we look at the latest carbon and energy reduction achievements and discuss the country's new climate policies.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's Provincial Mergers: Consolidation from 63 to 34 Provinces and Cities

06/12/2025

Vietnam’s lawmakers have officially adopted a new resolution to reduce the number of centrally governed cities and provinces to 34, with a goal to provide a bedrock for sustainable growth targets.

India Briefing

Revisiting the Role of Company Secretaries in India’s 2025 Compliance Ecosystem

06/12/2025

India’s Income-Tax Bill 2025 excludes company secretaries from the definition of “accountant,” raising concerns amid growing compliance demands. We explore the implications of the move for India’s corporate compliance framework.

Middle East Briefing

EU Removes UAE from High-Risk Money Laundering List

06/12/2025

The EU has removed the UAE from its high-risk money laundering list, recognizing substantial AML/CFT reforms and improved oversight. This move aligns with warming EU-UAE ties and coincides with the launch of bilateral free trade agreement negotiations.

Vietnam Briefing

Foreign Employees in Vietnam: Proposal to Streamline Work Permit Application

06/12/2025

To reduce redundant compliance and clarify regulations, the Vietnamese government is drafting a new decree to reform the governance of foreign workers in the country.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore Eyes Softer Listing Rules to Attract More Companies

06/11/2025

Singapore unveils tax incentives, a S$5B market fund, and simplified IPO rules to boost SGX listings amid slowing economic growth.

China Briefing

China’s AI Healthcare Market (Part I): Growth Trends, Drivers, and APAC Comparison

06/11/2025

China’s AI healthcare market is expanding rapidly, driven by a combination of state-backed policies, vast centralized data, and dual urban–rural demand.

China Briefing

China's AI Healthcare Market (Part II): Opportunities and Strategies for Foreign Investors

06/11/2025

China’s AI healthcare market offers high-growth opportunities across imaging, smart hospitals, drug discovery, and rural telemedicine, driven by strong policy backing and digital infrastructure.