News Across Asia - Page 82

China Briefing

Understanding China’s 2027 Rural Revitalization Plan

02/06/2025

A new plan to boost rural revitalization outlines measures to develop agricultual sectors and improve livelihoods of rural residents over the next three years.

Vietnam Briefing

Understanding the Updates to Vietnam's Tax Codes in 2025

02/06/2025

Effective February 6, 2025, Circular 86/2024/TT-BTC will replace Circular 105/2020/TT-BTC, which previously governed tax registration procedures in Vietnam.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia vs UAE for Regional HQs: Strategic FDI Trends in the Gulf

02/06/2025

Discover how Saudi Arabia’s bold reforms and incentives are reshaping FDI, attracting regional HQs, while the UAE remains a stable, globally connected hub. Compare investment opportunities and strategic advantages in the Gulf.

ASEAN Briefing

Danantara: Indonesia’s New Sovereign Wealth Fund

02/06/2025

Danantara, Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund, aims to restructure SOEs, attract global investment, and expand assets its to US$982B by 2029.

Vietnam Briefing

Why Companies in Vietnam Choose to Restructure Their Businesses

02/05/2025

Businesses in Vietnam, both domestic and foreign-invested, may pursue restructuring for various reasons. We discuss options under Vietnam law.

India Briefing

India Revises Customs Tariff Structure Under Union Budget 2025-26

02/05/2025

India’s Union Budget 2025-26 proposes cutting seven aditional customs tariff rates for industrial goods, reducing total slabs to eight, including a zero rate.

India Briefing

Personal Income Tax Changes in India Under the New Regime for FY 2025-26

02/05/2025

India's Union Budget 2025-26 has introduced personal income tax changes under the new regime to spur middle-class spending and boost economic growth.

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.