News Across Asia - Page 10

China Briefing

China to Grant Market and Data Exclusivity for Innovative Drugs for the First Time

03/17/2026

New revisions to pharmaceutical regulations introduce market and data exclusivity protections for certain drugs in an effort to incentivize R&D of innovative and under-researched treatments.

ASEAN Briefing

Laos Land Conversion Policy: New Entry Points for Foreign Investors

03/17/2026

Laos’ land conversion policy opens new entry options for foreign investors. Assess approvals, sectors, risks, and investment pathways.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia’s New Investment Law: Implications for Market Entry Strategy

03/17/2026

Saudi Arabia’s shift from a licensing-based foreign investment regime to a registration model represents more than administrative simplification. It signals a structural reorientation of how market access, regulatory control, and investor responsibility are balanced.

India Briefing

India Updates AS-22 to Align with OECD Pillar Two: Key Accounting and Tax Implications for Multinationals

03/17/2026

India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs has introduced a key accounting exemption under AS-22 allowing companies to avoid recognizing deferred tax linked to the OECD Pillar Two Model Rules. The move simplifies financial reporting while requiring companies to disclose their potential exposure to the new global minimum tax framework.

ASEAN Briefing

ASEAN’s LNG Export Leaders: Investment and Energy Trade Opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia

03/17/2026

Foreign investors are exploring LNG opportunities in Malaysia and Indonesia as new gas discoveries and major projects reshape Southeast Asia’s energy trade.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Wood Industry in 2026: Navigating Challenges and Seizing New Opportunities

03/16/2026

Vietnam’s wood industry is a cornerstone of its export economy, consistently ranking among the top five contributors to national export earnings.

India Briefing

Op-Ed: India’s Calibrated Opening to China-Linked Capital Signals a Pragmatic Shift

03/16/2026

India’s recalibration of its land-border investment rules signals a pragmatic shift, loosening elements of Press Note 3 (2020) through the latest FDI revisions issued in March 2026, as New Delhi cautiously opens the door to Chinese capital while retaining strategic screening safeguards.

China Briefing

Trademark Registration in Hong Kong: Strategic Considerations for International Businesses

03/16/2026

Hong Kong offers a sophisticated and reliable trademark system grounded in common law principles and international best practices. For multinational businesses, understanding registration rules and jurisdictional differences is essential to managing brand risk in Greater China.

China Briefing

China’s Labor Market in 2026: Wage Realignment, Mobility Shifts, and the New Talent Map

03/16/2026

China’s labor market is entering a phase of adjustment marked by targeted wage pressure, cautious talent mobility, and a rebalancing of city-tier advantages. For employers in 2026, success depends less on scale and more on precision in role design, location planning, and talent investment.

India Briefing

Protecting Your Brand in India: Trademark Registration and IP Strategy for Foreign Businesses

03/16/2026

Learn how foreign companies can protect their brand in India through trademark registration, IP strategy, and enforcement mechanisms in one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets.

India Briefing

Don’t Let Late Fees Drain Your Capital: Unlock Concessional Filings via the CCFS-2026

03/16/2026

Reduce your compliance burden with the Companies Companies Facilitation Scheme, or CCFS-2026, featuring massive fee concessions for annual returns, dormant status applications, and company closures.

Middle East Briefing

Energy Shock: What GCC-Based Businesses Must Do Right Now

03/16/2026

The escalation in Iran has triggered a major energy and logistics shock across the Gulf. Companies operating in the GCC should urgently reassess treasury exposure, supply chains, and contractual risks.