News Across Asia - Page 7

India Briefing

India Expands Export Controls with New SCOMET Category 7 for Emerging Technologies

11/28/2025

India has amended its SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies) list with a new Category 7, introducing export controls on advanced semiconductors, quantum tech, cryogenic systems, and related software.

Vietnam Briefing

US–Vietnam Trade Trends 2025: Top Ports, States, and Sectors

11/28/2025

US–Vietnam trade continues to grow, with key states leading most of the activity. Vietnam depends on US exports for production inputs, forming an integrated trade network supported by major transport hubs.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Real Estate Taxation: Key Corporate Tax Rules and Investor Implications

11/28/2025

The UAE Corporate Tax regime now draws a clear line between exempt real estate investment and taxable real estate business activities. Resident and non-resident investors must assess their structures, documentation, and activity levels to ensure compliance while preserving the UAE’s longstanding tax advantages for passive property ownership.

China Briefing

China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker

11/28/2025

In the 2024-25 China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker, China Briefing offers up-to-date data and insights on China’s outbound investment developments and trends. Data is as of November 2025.

China Briefing

Choosing the Right Distribution Model for China Market Entry

11/27/2025

Choosing the right route to market requires aligning distribution, compliance, and operational needs with your business goals in China.

ASEAN Briefing

When Expatriates Qualify for Malaysian Tax Residency

11/27/2025

Expatriate residency in Malaysia affects tax cost, sourcing rules, and compliance. Learn how foreign investors can set the correct residency position.

India Briefing

Forensic Accounting in India: Fraud Prevention and Risk Management for Businesses

11/27/2025

Discover how forensic accounting can protect businesses from financial and cyber risks, strengthen governance, and support strategic due diligence in India.

Middle East Briefing

Probation Period in Saudi Arabia: Key Rules and Compliance Considerations for Employers and Employees

11/27/2025

Saudi Arabia’s probation period provides a regulated timeframe for employers and employees to assess fit while upholding core rights and obligations. Clear documentation and lawful management help prevent disputes and support stable employment relationships.

Vietnam Briefing

Typhoon Koto Update: Current Status, Forecasts, and Preparedness Measures

11/27/2025

Typhoon Koto (Storm No. 15) has intensified over the central South China Sea, bringing dangerous winds and rough seas.

China Briefing

Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?

11/27/2025

The current landscape of US-China tariff rates is complex, with multiple overlapping trade measures in effect. This article explains which tariffs apply in 2025 and how they intersect.

India Briefing

Kerala Introduces India's First Right to Disconnect Legislation: All You Need to Know

11/26/2025

Kerala’s Right to Disconnect Bill, 2025, introduces clear rules on after-hours work communication, employee rights, and workplace accountability, marking a major step in India’s evolving labor reforms.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-Swiss Relations: Trade, Investment, and Business Opportunities

11/26/2025

Switzerland has emerged as Vietnam's strategic partner in innovation, finance, and sustainable development.