News Across Asia - Page 118

India Briefing

NSO Projects 6.4% GDP Growth for India in FY 2024-25 amid Sectoral Challenges

01/08/2025

India’s GDP is projected to grow at 6.4 percent in FY 2024–25, as per the first advance estimates released by the National Statistical Office on January 7, 2024. The figure is below the Reserve Bank of India’s recent GDP forecast of 6.6 percent.

India Briefing

An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2025 - New Publication Out Now

01/08/2025

The 2025 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides valuable insights for businesses navigating India’s dynamic market, and covers macroeconomic as well as technical considerations like company setup, tax and audit, HR and payroll.

Middle East Briefing

Navigating Arbitration Procedures in the UAE

01/08/2025

The UAE’s arbitration framework, aligned with the UNCITRAL Model Law, provides an efficient and flexible mechanism for resolving domestic and cross-border disputes.

India Briefing

India Updates Specialty Steel PLI Scheme to Drive Investments

01/07/2025

India has updated its PLI Scheme for Specialty Steel (PLI Scheme 1.1) with aims to make the sector more investor-friendly and encourage greater participation of manufacturers.

China Briefing

China's Supply Chain Transformation: Technological Innovations and Future Outlook

01/07/2025

China’s supply chain is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, IoT, and clean energy innovations.

Vietnam Briefing

Hanoi Master Plan 2045-2065: Major Goals and Investment Prospects

01/07/2025

With ambitious adjustments to its 2045-2065 Master Plan alongside the Capital Region Transport Master Plan 2030–2050, Hanoi aims to be a leading urban hub in Southeast Asia and beyond. The city's authorities plan to balance infrastructure modernization with sustainability, establishing the Hanoi metropolis as a model for global connectivity and green development.

Middle East Briefing

Qatar's Construction Sector to Surpass US$68 Billion by 2025 Amid Rapid Economic Growth

01/07/2025

Qatar's construction sector is poised for rapid growth, with market size projected to exceed US$68 billion by 2025, driven by ambitious infrastructure projects and government investments.

Middle East Briefing

Oman Launches Three Digital Services to Streamline Business Operations

01/07/2025

The three new digital services launched on the Oman Business Platform are the Rental Contracts Service, the Financial Reports Service, and the Interactive Guide for Trade Names.

Middle East Briefing

Corporate Tax in Kuwait: New 15% Tax Law to Impact 350 Foreign Firms

01/07/2025

Kuwait’s new 15 percent corporate tax law is in effect from tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025. Read to understand how multinational entities operating in the country will be impacted.

India Briefing

India’s Draft DPDP Rules, 2025 Released for Public Review

01/06/2025

India has released the much awaited draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules (DPDP Rules), 2025, providing detailed guidelines on notice requirements, consent management, security safeguards, and handling personal data breaches, among other provisions. All stakeholders are advised to read the fine print and prepare for compliance in advance. The draft is open for public review till February 18, 2025.

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand's New Minimum Wage for 2025: What Businesses and Workers Need to Know

01/06/2025

Learn how Thailand's new minimum wage for 2025, ranging from 337 to 400 baht per day, impacts workers and businesses across the country.

China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: December 2024

01/06/2025

In this monthly China tax brief for December 2024, we spotlight policies and measures just announced or scheduled for implementation.