News Across Asia - Page 10

India Briefing

India’s Luxury Market Potential for Italian Brands

10/27/2025

Italy’s brands will find new opportunity in India’s US$12 billion luxury market – where rising affluence, artisanship, and business reforms redefine growth.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Overhauls Trademark System: Lower Fees, Faster IP Protection Services

10/27/2025

In October 2025, the UAE has introduced trademark reforms with reduced fees, new services, and expedited procedures to enhance accessibility and strengthen IP protection.

ASEAN Briefing

Avoiding Penalties During Labor Inspections in Indonesia

10/24/2025

Foreign investors can avoid costly labor penalties in Indonesia through strong HR governance and BPJS compliance systems.

China Briefing

China Releases Certification Measures for Cross-Border Data Transfers – The Last Piece of the Regulatory Puzzle

10/24/2025

China’s certification pathway for cross-border personal information transfers is now finalized. Businesses should prepare by tracking regulatory updates and building internal compliance systems.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala Sponsorship System: Implications for Business

10/24/2025

Saudi Arabia announced the abolition of the kafala sponsorship system in June 2025, marking a historic shift to contract-based employment, granting migrant workers greater mobility and rights.

India Briefing

India’s Smartphone Shipments Grow 3% in Q3 2025: Vivo Leads, Apple Hits Record High

10/24/2025

India's smartphone shipments increased by 3 percent year-on-year in the July-September period, with Apple recording its highest-ever quarterly shipments at 4.9 million units. We note key factors shaping sales trends in this highly competitive market.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Toy Market: An Overview 2025

10/24/2025

In this article, Vietnam Briefing looks at Vietnam's toy market and the challenges and opportunities it presents for foreign firms.

China Briefing

Understanding China’s Key Economic Indicators for Q3 2025

10/23/2025

China’s economy in Q3 2025 rose 4.8 percent year on year (1.1 percent quarter-on-quarter), keeping the “around 5 percent” annual target within reach, but marking the weakest pace in a year.

ASEAN Briefing

The Rise of Southeast Asia as a Global Mobility Hub

10/23/2025

Survey of 145 founders and investors reveals why Southeast Asia is becoming the global base for mobility, growth, and opportunity.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Clarifies Tax Treatment for Family Wealth Management Structures under Corporate Income Tax Law

10/23/2025

The FTA’s Clarification offers certainty on the tax treatment of family wealth management structures under the UAE Corporate Income Tax Law.

Middle East Briefing

Investing in Oman’s Tourism: Opportunities in a Diversifying Gulf Economy

10/22/2025

Oman’s tourism sector is a key pillar of its diversification strategy, with major investments in infrastructure, hospitality driving growth.

ASEAN Briefing

Setting Up a Regional Treasury Center in Singapore

10/22/2025

Singapore offers unmatched stability, incentives, and liquidity depth for regional treasury centers managing Asia-Pacific cash and risk.