News Across Asia - Page 9

ASEAN Briefing

How Much Paid-Up Capital Should Foreign Investors Commit in Singapore?

09/17/2025

Foreign investors should know how much paid-up capital to commit in Singapore to meet banking, licensing, and tax requirements.

India Briefing

China Bans Third-Party Export Documents: Advisory for Indian Importers

09/17/2025

From October 1, 2025, China enforces STA Announcement 17, banning third-party export documents. Indian importers must adapt sourcing strategies, verify suppliers, and ensure full compliance.

Vietnam Briefing

ODA in Vietnam: Highlights of Decree 242 for Investors

09/17/2025

Decree 242/2025 updates rules on ODA and concessional loans in Vietnam, focusing on infrastructure, climate goals, and private sector access.

China Briefing

China’s Tax Overhaul Ends Third-Party Export Loophole—Are You Ready?

09/17/2025

China’s STA Announcement [2025] No.17 introduces sweeping changes to export tax filing, targeting non-compliant practices like third-party export document use. Learn how the new rules will affect your business and what steps you should take to prepare.

India Briefing

GST Reforms in India: How Foreign Companies Can Prepare

09/17/2025

India’s GST reforms effective September 22, 2025, simplify tax rates, cut costs in key sectors, improve input tax credit flows, and boost ROI. Explore key takeaways for foreign investors, from demand growth and compliance clarity to sector-specific opportunities in healthcare, infrastructure, renewables, and consumer goods.

India Briefing

India to Remove GST Compensation Cess from Sept. 22, 2025: Details Here

09/17/2025

On September 22, 2025, India will phase out the GST compensation cess, a levy introduced in 2017 to safeguard state revenues during the transition to GST. This key reform carries wide-ranging implications for businesses, consumers, and investors.

Middle East Briefing

Oman’s New Special Economic Zones and Free Zones Law: Implications for Investors

09/17/2025

Oman has implemented Royal Decree 38/2025, establishing an updated framework for special economic zones (SEZs) and free zones (FZs).

ASEAN Briefing

Choosing the Right Entity in Malaysia: Sdn Bhd, Labuan, or Representative Office

09/17/2025

Compare Sdn Bhd, Labuan, and representative office in Malaysia to choose the right entity for tax, capital, and strategy success.

Vietnam Briefing

Driving Innovation: Vietnam’s PPP Framework for Science, Tech, and Digital Transformation

09/16/2025

The Vietnamese government has issued Decree No. 180/2025/ND-CP ("Decree 180"), establishing a legal framework for public-private partnerships (PPPs) in science, technology, and digital transformation.

India Briefing

India Proposes 100% FDI in Insurance: Market Entry Considerations

09/16/2025

India is poised to permit 100 percent FDI in its insurance sector through the proposed Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2025. Learn how this policy shift could unlock full ownership opportunities for global insurers.

China Briefing

Mapping China’s Outbound Investment (ODI) Shifts: Sources, Destinations, and Sectors

09/16/2025

In 2024, China’s ODI rose to US$192.2 billion, with a clear pivot toward high-tech, green energy, and digital infrastructure, reflecting a strategy of innovation-driven, sustainable global expansion.

India Briefing

India's GST Overhaul: What Goods Become Cheaper and What Gets Costlier

09/16/2025

India’s GST Council has overhauled the indirect tax system, cutting rates on essentials, healthcare, agriculture, and consumer goods while simplifying slabs into 5%, 18%, and a new 40% de-merit rate. We explore how the new GST structure impacts consumers and businesses.