News Across Asia - Page 8

India Briefing

India Signs Historic Trade Deal with UK: What It Means for the Two Economies

07/28/2025

On July 24, 2025, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Keir Starmer signed the landmark India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in London—India’s first major trade deal in over a decade and the UK’s fourth since Brexit.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Wages in 2025: Overview, Trends and Implications for Investors

07/28/2025

While Vietnam's labor cost remains relatively competitive, its wages have been rising steadily. To provide businesses with an overview of Vietnam's labor market dynamics, we highlight the country's workforce statistics, wage growth trends, and sector-specific earnings.

China Briefing

How US Tariffs on Southeast Asia Could Impact China’s Regional Exports

07/28/2025

Trump is stepping up efforts to block Chinese transshipments through Southeast Asia by pushing regional trade terms that limit reexports to the US. We look at how much of China’s trade with the region is driven by real demand versus US-bound rerouting, and what impact new tariffs could have.

ASEAN Briefing

Profit Repatriation in The Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Businesses

07/28/2025

Foreign investors can navigate taxes, procedures, and compliance for profit repatriation in the Philippines with expert guidance.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia’s Amended Investment Fund Rules

07/28/2025

Saudi Arabia’s revised investment fund rules aim to improve investor protections, cap fund manager fees, expand digital distribution, and simplify access for foreign investors.

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand–Cambodia Border Clashes: Causes, Escalation, and ASEAN Impact

07/26/2025

Clashes on the Thailand–Cambodia border trigger martial law, disrupt trade flows, and raise investor risk across both economies.

India Briefing

India-UK Vision 2035 Explained: US$100 Billion Trade Goals and Opportunities

07/25/2025

India and the UK have launched the Vision 2035 roadmap, outlining a 10-year strategic partnership across trade, technology, defence, education, and climate. Building on the India-UK FTA, it sets clear goals for sustainable growth and innovation.

China Briefing

SMEs Selling to China: Practical Tips for Resource-Constrained Exporter

07/25/2025

For foreign SMEs selling to China, cross-border e-commerce, bonded warehouses, and FTZs offers low-risk, cost-effective entry routes.

Middle East Briefing

Dubai's New Licensing Law for Contractors From 2026

07/25/2025

Dubai’s new licensing law for contractors brings compulsory registration, certification, and a compliance-linked classification system.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Employment Law in 2025: What Businesses and Employees Must Know

07/25/2025

Explore Vietnam's 2025 Employment Law changes, including data privacy, unemployment insurance reform, and reskilling initiatives.

China Briefing

EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

07/25/2025

Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.

Middle East Briefing

Egypt Amended VAT Law: What Businesses Need to Know

07/24/2025

Egypt’s amended VAT Law expands the tax base by removing key exemptions and revising rates, affecting several sectors to comply.