News Across Asia - Page 134

Vietnam Briefing

German-Vietnamese Cooperation on the Exchange of Skilled Workers

01/29/2024

A German delegation visit to Vietnam from January 23-24 highlighted prospects for bilateral cooperation in developing Vietnamese skill labor. We discuss key points raised during the visit, including challenges and business growth opportunities.

ASEAN Briefing

MAS Sets New Standard with Digital Platform for ESG Data Collection

01/29/2024

The Monetary Authority of Singapore launched a new digital platform called Gprnt , which aims to simplify how the financial sector collects, access, and acts upon ESG data.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-Philippines Two-Way Trade

01/29/2024

The President of the Philippines is on an official state visit to Hanoi during which he will discuss trade and investment between the two nations. Here’s how that trade and investment is shaping up.

Middle East Briefing

Oman Launches New Investment Fund to Boost FDI and Investment in SMEs

01/29/2024

To boost private sector and SME investments, Oman's sovereign wealth fund has launched a US$5.2 billion new investment fund. This is in keeping with a general trend in GCC states.

China Briefing

China and Thailand to Waive Visa Requirements Permanently from March

01/29/2024

China and Thailand have agreed to a permanent visa-free policy starting March 2024, fostering diplomatic relations and stimulating economic activity in their respective tourism sectors.

China Briefing

The New Hong Kong-Mainland Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Regime Took Effect on Jan 29

01/29/2024

The new Hong Kong-Mainland Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments (REJ) regime came into effect on January 29, 2024. In this article we introduce the essentials of this scheme and assess its potential ramifications on businesses.

China Briefing

China’s Catalogue for Prohibited and Restricted Export Technologies: Latest Revisions

01/26/2024

China amended its Catalogue for Prohibited and Restricted Export Technology. In this article, we introduce what the Catalogue is and summarize what has been changed.

Vietnam Briefing

Information Communication Infrastructure Master Plan Approved

01/26/2024

The Prime Minister of Vietnam has approved a plan to develop Vietnam’s information and communications infrastructure. Here are the details.

China Briefing

China-Singapore 30-Day Mutual Visa Exemption Starts Feb.9

01/25/2024

China and Singapore are seeking to establish a mutual 30-day visa-free travel arrangement to boost people exchanges and commercial prospects.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's Amended Law on Credit Institutions Approved

01/25/2024

Last week, Vietnam’s National Assembly voted to approve amendments to the Law on Credit Institutions. Here are the details.

ASEAN Briefing

Japan and Indonesia Commit to Trade Barrier Removal in Updated Agreement

01/25/2024

Japan and Indonesia have agreed to lift trade barriers and deepen collaboration in various sectors.

China Briefing

VAT Refund for Hiring Disabled Employees: An Explainer

01/25/2024

China grants businesses VAT refunds for hiring disabled employees. In this article, Amber Liu, Senior Manager of Accounting and Tax Services at Dezan Shira & Associates, explains everything you should know about this policy.