News Across Asia

UAE Corporate Tax Incentives in Free Zones

The UAE Federal Tax Authority offers detailed guidelines for businesses in free zones to qualify for a 0 percent corporate tax rate on specific activities, subject to meeting eligibility criteria and registration deadlines.

Foreign Contractor Tax in Vietnam: A Complete Guide

Vietnam’s foreign contractor tax is a withholding tax that may affect your business if you’re working with a Vietnamese company or sub-contractor. Here’s how.

Philippines Passes CREATE MORE Act, Proposing Amendments to Tax Incentives

The CREATE MORE bill makes key amendments and enhancements to the tax regime introduced in the CREATE Act.

Reviewing India and Chile's Expanding Economic Partnership

India Briefing notes the expanding economic partnership between India and Chile and prospects for a CEPA trade deal in the near future.

Increase in Employment as Subscribers Under EPFO Grow to 14.5mn in FY2023-24

India's preliminary payroll data shows 14.5 million net members were added to EPFO in FY'24, indicating steady rate in employment generation.

Empowering India's Net-Zero Goals: The Rise of Climate Tech Startups

Indian climate tech startups are leveraging advanced technologies to combat climate change, supporting the country's net-zero goals, and providing industries with the tools to achieve sustainability across their operations.

April 2024 Economic Roundup - Industrial Output and Foreign Trade Continue to Spur Recovery

Data for China's economy in April 2024 shows strong supply-side performance and a rebound in foreign trade, while weak domestic demand persists.

UAE Q4 2023 Prelim Data: Non-Oil Sectors Propelling 4.3% GDP Growth

India, UAE Hold First Talks on Advancing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

The discussions regarding the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) involved key stakeholders, such as DP World UAE, AD Ports Group, and the UAE's Federal Customs Authority.

Expanding Business Horizons: The Value of Online English-Speaking Tutors in India

Online English education enables professionals in India to engage in clear communication, an asset for companies with a global facing market.

China’s Chocolate Market – Trends and Industry Overview

New trends and shifting consumption dynamics in China's chocolate market present numerous opportunities for foreign businesses and investors.

CCI Updates: New Merger Control Regulations, Focus on Digital Market and AI

India's antitrust regulatory body, CCI, is working on more implementing regulations to give teeth to the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023. Further, the antitrust body is keen to address monopolistic tendencies in the digital economy, per latest remarks from the chairperson, Ravneet Kaur.