News Across Asia

UAE Releases New 500 Dirham Banknote

Due Diligence Procedures for Real Estate M&A in Vietnam

Vietnam is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for mergers and acquisitions (M&As), and the country’s real estate sector is a major contributor to this trend. Here’s what firms should know about due diligence in real estate M&As.

Understanding China’s New-Type Industrialization: An Explainer

We discuss why China's new-type industrialization thrust is an opportune time for foreign businesses and investors looking to expand their presence in the Chinese market.

Status of India’s Advanced Pricing Agreement Program: 95 APAs Signed in FY23 Offering Tax Certainty

The Advanced Pricing Agreements address complex transfer pricing issues, mitigating the need for litigation and align with India's objective of enhancing the ease of doing business.

Malaysia’s Budget 2024: Impact for Business

Malaysia’s government tabled its 2024 budget in mid-October in what was slated as the largest in the nation’s history.

China, Japan, South Korea Hope to Restart Trilateral Summit, Possibly Next Year

The foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea recently met in Busan to discuss common regional concerns, in particular security issues linked with Washington DC and Pyongyang & made a case for restarting their annual trilateral summit.

Investing in Karnataka, India: State Profile, Infrastructure, and Enabling Policies

Karnataka in South India attracted major new investments in 2022-23 and continues to build up its business-friendly profile. Foxconn has announced intentions to invest further in a supplementary plant.

A Guide to Accounting and Audit in China 2024 – New Publication from China Briefing

In A Quick Guide to Accounting and Audit in China 2024, we highlight the importance of audit and compliance process to businesses to survive and thrive in a growing volatile, unexpected, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world.

The Philippines Enters Islamic Financing Sukuk Bond Market

Indonesia and Australia Sign MoU to Boost EV Collaboration

Indonesia and Australia will collaborate in the EV industry through an MoU that focuses on battery manufacturing and minerals processing.

New Inspection Regime for Hong Kong Companies: Phase 3 from December 27, 2023

Phase 3 of Hong Kong's New Inspection Regine will commence on December 27, 2023. Concerned individuals can apply to the Companies Registry to withhold their relevant information from public inspection.

Navigating Foreign Loans in Vietnam: Key Considerations

Navigating foreign loans in Vietnam demands a nuanced grasp of regulations and key considerations. Here’s a short overview of what foreign firms should know.