News Across Asia - Page 66

ASEAN Briefing

Philippines Updates Rules for Work Permits for Foreign Workers

02/05/2025

The Philippines has updated work permit rules for foreign workers, affecting AEP applications, job ads, exemptions, and processing times.

Middle East Briefing

GCC Ports: Key Pillars of Global Trade and Maritime Connectivity

02/05/2025

GCC ports are among the world's most efficient, with 10 featured in the top 70 globally in 2024, according to a study of 405 ports by GCC-Stat.

India Briefing

Why the Focus on Makhana - A Rising Superfood from India

02/04/2025

As India pushes for more investment and modernization of its food processing and agriculture industries, the production of makhana (fox nut) has received a boost in the Union Budget 2025-26.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Carbon Market Development: Objectives and Implementation Plan Under Decision 232

02/04/2025

On January 24, 2025, Vietnam’s Prime Minister issued Decision No. 232/QD-TTg, approving a project to develop the country’s carbon market.

China Briefing

China’s Space Economy: Unlocking Opportunities in Aerospace and Commercial Space Industries

02/04/2025

China’s aerospace and commercial space industries are rapidly growing, with the sector projected to be worth over US$900 billion by 2029.

India Briefing

India’s POSH Act: Annual Reporting Obligations and Proposed Amendments

02/04/2025

India's Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act and its corresponding Rules require a mandatory annual report to be submitted by the employer to the District Officer and is also part of reporting obligations to the Registrar of Companies.

ASEAN Briefing

Step-by-Step Guide to Company Registration in Timor Leste for Foreign Investors

02/03/2025

Company registration in East Timor involves choosing a business structure, meeting legal requirements, obtaining permits, and ensuring tax and regulatory compliance.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's Tourism Boom During Tet 2025: Leading Destinations and Insights

02/03/2025

We look at the numbers behind Vietnam's tourism sector boom during the Tet 2025 holidays, with 8 localities earning more than VND 1 trillion.

India Briefing

India’s Union Budget 2025-26 Highlights: Reforms to Drive Economic Growth, Manufacturing, Consumption

02/03/2025

India's Union Budget for 2025-26 introduces key revisions to taxation policies, along with provisions targeting focus industries and MSMEs. The overarching goal is to further simplify business regulations, stimulate middle-class consumption, and promote innovation.

China Briefing

BOI Filing in China Q&A (I): What is a Beneficial Owner?

02/03/2025

This issue of beneficiary owner filing in China Q&A series explains what a beneficiary owner is and its difference from an actual controller.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Expands Saudization Requirements in Key Professions: 2025 Compliance

02/03/2025

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced new Saudization policies, to be implemented in phases from 2025, and aimed at increasing local employment across 269 professions.

Middle East Briefing

Kenya Partners with UAE to Extend Standard Gauge Railway, Boost Regional Connectivity

02/03/2025

Kenya plans to boost regional trade and mobility by partnering with the UAE to extend its Standard Gauge Railway to Uganda and South Sudan.