News Across Asia - Page 84

China Briefing

China Robotics Industry: What Are the Opportunities for Foreign Stakeholders

01/30/2025

China has rapidly surpassed Germany and Japan in industrial robotics, leading the world with 470 robots per 10,000 employees in 2023. This figure eclipses Germany's 429 and Japan's 419, reflecting China's aggressive automation push.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia's Minimum Wage Rates for 2025

01/30/2025

Indonesia's minimum wage for 2025 has increased, impacting labor costs. Businesses should review payroll strategies and compliance to stay competitive.

India Briefing

Why India’s Pharmaceutical Industry Remains Poised for Growth in 2025

01/30/2025

India's pharmaceutical industry is set for growth, driven by strong market players, global reputation, and evolving trends.

India Briefing

Why You Should Consider Investing in India’s Odisha State

01/30/2025

We profile the eastern coastal state of Odisha in India and its leading industries and investment prospects.

ASEAN Briefing

Philippines Sets up National Halal Office to Boost Global Trade

01/30/2025

The Philippines launches the National Halal Industry Development Office to strengthen its global Halal market presence, streamline certification, and boost exports.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Personal Tax Code: Key Changes under Circular 86

01/29/2025

Circular 86 will be implemented in two phases: the first phase, effective February 6, 2025, enforces all provisions except for the use of citizen ID numbers in tax-related functions. In the second phase, starting July 1, 2025, ID numbers will officially replace tax codes.

China Briefing

Beijing New Market Access Updates: Opportunities for Foreign Businesses and Investors

01/29/2025

Beijing has released New Market Access Updates, as China is significantly opening its economy to foreign investment across various sectors, including telecommunications, entertainment, vocational training, and healthcare.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia to Allow Foreign Ownership in Real Estate Companies with Projects in Mecca & Medina

01/29/2025

Saudi Arabia is expanding access to foreign investors in Mecca and Medina's real estate market in major step toward easing international ownership laws.

Middle East Briefing

Kuwait's New Workforce Regulations: Balancing Labor Rights and Economic Growth

01/29/2025

Kuwait is implementing stricter housing regulations, mandating fingerprint attendance for government projects, and introducing policies that enhance labor mobility.

India Briefing

Send Large Documents Without Worry: Compress PDFs to 100kb, 200kb, and 300kb with Adobe

01/28/2025

Timely information exchange is vital for organizational success, but email file size restrictions on large documents make sharing challenging, which is where PDF compressors become essential.

ASEAN Briefing

Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses

01/28/2025

Each ASEAN country brings its strengths and strategies to the Halal industry, reflecting distinct cultural, economic, and policy-driven approaches.

India Briefing

India Simplifies Export Certification Processes with eCoO 2.0 System

01/28/2025

The DGFT has launched the enhanced eCoO 2.0 system to streamline export certification processes in India and boost trade efficiency.