News Across Asia - Page 122

China Briefing

Shanghai Seeks to Simplify Business Deregistration Procedures

03/11/2024

New efforts to reform company deregistration procedures in Shanghai seek to facilitate market exit and improve the ease of doing business in the city.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s New Real Estate Business Law

03/11/2024

Starting January 1, 2025, Vietnam's new Real Estate Business Law aims to widen foreign participation in the sector and enhance transparency and regulatory oversight.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Starts 2024 Ramadan on March 11: Suggestions for the Business Community

03/11/2024

We offer key cultural tips and discuss how businesses in the UAE can plan their enterprise operations during the holy month of Ramadan.

India Briefing

India, UK FTA Negotiations: Key Updates

03/09/2024

India-UK FTA negotiations appear to have stalled as New Delhi seeks more on visas and social security while UK wants greater market access. New Delhi could delay talks till after UK general elections, anticipating a better deal under a different British government.

ASEAN Briefing

The ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2024: An Overview

03/08/2024

Australia hosted ASEAN member states for the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. It also marked 50 years of Australia’s dialogue partnership with ASEAN.

India Briefing

NFRA Seeks to Promote Innovation in India's Auditing Industry

03/08/2024

At the maiden international conference organised by the NFRA, its chairman, Ajay Bhushan Pandey, has expressed strong intentions to inculcate a framework identical to an innovation lab to promote technological advancement in the auditing industry.

China Briefing

Navigating Women’s Employment in China: Recent Advancements and Ongoing Challenges

03/08/2024

China has made strides in facilitating the hiring of more women in the workforce, although gender discrimination challenges persist.

Vietnam Briefing

Australia Upgrades Relationship with Vietnam to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

03/08/2024

Australia and Vietnam have elevated their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership, improving scope for economic engagement in frontier sectors like climate technology, renewables, and minerals.

China Briefing

China's Machine Tool Industry: Market Trends and Opportunities

03/07/2024

China's machine tool industry, with a market value surpassing RMB 200 billion (approximately US$27.86 billion), heavily depends on foreign imports, creating diverse opportunities for global collaboration and investment, bolstered by substantial government incentives.

China Briefing

China Expanded Its 15-Day Visa-Free Travel Policy to 6 European Countries Including Switzerland

03/07/2024

China has decided to expand its 15-day visa-free travel policy to six additional European countries on a trial basis, during the period between March 14 and November 30, 2024.

India Briefing

More Women Are Now Part of India’s Expanding Manufacturing Workforce

03/07/2024

In India, gradual efforts are being made to ensure that more women are participating in the workforce, including in male-dominated manufacturing jobs. We discuss latest industry hiring trends and challenges facing the Indian economy in meeting gender parity targets.

ASEAN Briefing

Picking the Right Entity for Manufacturing in Indonesia

03/06/2024

Establishing a foreign investment company is the optimal choice for foreign investors seeking to establish a manufacturing presence in Indonesia.