Asia Briefing Audio Insights - Page 6

India Briefing

Social Security Code 2020: Universal Coverage, Reporting Digitized

12/03/2025

India’s Social Security Code 2020 expands EPF and ESIC coverage and extends social protection to gig & platform workers. For employers and investors, this is a major compliance reset with simplified processes, lower penalties, and a digital-first regulatory environment.

India Briefing

India’s Code on Wages, 2019: What Employers Need to Know

12/02/2025

Learn how India’s Code on Wages, 2019, streamlines wage compliance through universal minimum wages, a unified “wages” definition, and stricter payment rules, delivering a more predictable labor framework for CEOs, investors, and employers.

China Briefing

China's NMPA Issues Comprehensive Guidelines to Reform Cosmetics Regulation

12/02/2025

China’s newly released cosmetics guidelines create a more innovative, transparent, and globally aligned regulatory environment. Early compliance will give companies a clear competitive edge in the world’s largest beauty market.

India Briefing

India Amends TCS Rules, 2025 with New Authentication Standards for Messaging Platforms

12/01/2025

Under the Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) Amendment Rules, 2025, messaging app platforms in India are now required to implement SIM-linked authentication.

India Briefing

India Expands Export Controls with New SCOMET Category 7 for Emerging Technologies

11/28/2025

India has amended its SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies) list with a new Category 7, introducing export controls on advanced semiconductors, quantum tech, cryogenic systems, and related software.

Vietnam Briefing

US–Vietnam Trade Trends 2025: Top Ports, States, and Sectors

11/28/2025

US–Vietnam trade continues to grow, with key states leading most of the activity. Vietnam depends on US exports for production inputs, forming an integrated trade network supported by major transport hubs.

China Briefing

Choosing the Right Distribution Model for China Market Entry

11/27/2025

Choosing the right route to market requires aligning distribution, compliance, and operational needs with your business goals in China.

ASEAN Briefing

When Expatriates Qualify for Malaysian Tax Residency

11/27/2025

Expatriate residency in Malaysia affects tax cost, sourcing rules, and compliance. Learn how foreign investors can set the correct residency position.

China Briefing

China’s FDI in 2025: What the First 10 Months Reveal

11/26/2025

China’s FDI in the first 10 months of 2025 reflects a mixed picture: declining inflows but rising new market entries. Behind the numbers lies a structural shift toward high-tech, services, and green growth.

ASEAN Briefing

When a Representative Office Makes Sense in Indonesia

11/25/2025

Foreign investors must choose between a Representative Office or a PT PMA in Indonesia, and this guide explains when each structure fits your entry plan.

ASEAN Briefing

How Business Intelligence Identifies Hidden Supply Chain Risks in Indonesia’s Tier-1 and Tier-2 Regions

11/25/2025

Foreign investors can assess hidden supply chain risks in Indonesia’s Tier-1 and Tier-2 regions using localized business intelligence.

India Briefing

How India’s New OSH Code Reshapes Labor Compliance for Foreign Investors

11/24/2025

India’s OSH Code 2020 modernizes workplace regulation, unifies 13 labor laws, boosts safety standards, and streamlines compliance – critical insights for foreign investors and SMEs.