News Across Asia - Page 78

India Briefing

IKEA India Fast-Tracks EV Transition, Aims for 100% Electric Deliveries By 2025

09/09/2024

Swedish furniture giant Ikea has said that it is advancing its sustainability efforts in India and plans to achieve 100 percent electric delivery vehicles by 2025 across the country.

China Briefing

Asia Transfer Pricing Brief: Q2 2024

09/09/2024

In our Asia Transfer Pricing Brief for Q2 2024, we present the latest updates and new guidelines on transfer pricing from Malaysia, Singapore, and the OECD.

Middle East Briefing

Carrefour Partners with Dubai's Apparel Group to Make a Comeback in India After 2014 Exit

09/09/2024

French retail giant Carrefour has teamed up with Dubai-based Apparel Group to launch its operations in India by 2025. Founded in Dubai in 1996, the Apparel Group operates in both the retail clothing and food and beverage (F&B) sectors.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Unveils New Telemarketing Rules: What Businesses Need to Know

09/09/2024

The UAE's new telemarketing regulations emphasize consumer protection and ethical business practices, requiring companies to adhere to strict guidelines and penalties to ensure transparency and respect for consumer privacy.

Middle East Briefing

Bahrain Introduces New Top-Up Tax for Multinational Firms

09/09/2024

Bahrain announced a domestic minimum top-up tax for large multinational enterprises, effective January 1, 2025, aligning with OECD guidelines to promote fairness in international taxation.

ASEAN Briefing

The Philippines’ Revised VAT Policy on Foreign Digital Services from 2024

09/08/2024

Explore how the Philippines' new 12% VAT on foreign digital services reshapes the market, affects consumers, and drives local industry growth.

China Briefing

Beijing Releases Negative List to Facilitate Data Export in Free Trade Zone

09/06/2024

The Beijing FTZ has released its first data negative list outlining the types of data that must undergo export compliance procedures, providing much-needed clarity for companies.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Emerging Infrastructure Projects: Spotlight on Quang Nam and Phu Yen

09/06/2024

The Vietnam Tourism Property Association (VnTPA) is promoting investments in recently approved airports, seaports, roads, and other key infrastructure projects across Vietnam. We spotlight nine such projects across Quang Nam and Phu Yen provinces.

India Briefing

India and Singapore Eye Future Growth in Semiconductors

09/05/2024

India and Singapore have signed 4 MoUs, including an agreement to partner and cooperate in the field of semiconductor ecosystems.

China Briefing

How Swedish Companies Navigate China’s Evolving Market with Strategic Localization and Diversification

09/05/2024

A recent white paper reflects that Swedish companies are navigating the complexities of the Chinese market by adopting "China-for-China" strategies while also exploring opportunities in other Asia-Pacific countries.

India Briefing

India-Greece Bilateral Trade and Investment

09/05/2024

India and Greece now enjoy a 'strategic partnership' and hope to quadruple trade by 2030. We discuss scope for investment opportunities.

Vietnam Briefing

Typhoon Season in Vietnam: How to Prepare Your Business

09/05/2024

Vietnam is prone to several typhoons every year. Vietnam Briefing discusses the key risks and how businesses can prepare for the typhoon season.