News Across Asia - Page 138

Middle East Briefing

A Comprehensive Guide to Abu Dhabi’s Economic Licenses

09/11/2024

Abu Dhabi offers seven types of economic licenses, each designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses and individuals, encouraging growth across various sectors.

China Briefing

China-Spain Relations: Trade, Investment, and Industry Opportunities

09/11/2024

Spain is China’s fifth-largest trading partner within the EU, while China is Spain’s largest trading partner outside the EU. Additionally, the two countries enjoy strong bilateral investment ties.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore Bans Employer of Record Sponsorship: Key Alternatives for Foreign Businesses

09/10/2024

Understand Singapore's ban on Employers of Record sponsorship for foreign workers and explore alternative hiring options for non-Singaporean businesses.

Vietnam Briefing

CIT Incentives for Software Production and High-Tech Companies in Vietnam

09/10/2024

Software production benefits include preferential tax rates and exemptions, while high-tech enterprises can access broader incentives like tax holidays and financial support under Decree 13.

India Briefing

Guide to Vendor Onboarding in India

09/09/2024

India Briefing guides you to the best practices, legal considerations, and strategies for vendor onboarding processes in India.

India Briefing

Maharashtra Leads FDI Inflows in India in Q1 of FY2024-25

09/09/2024

India's FDI surged 47.8% to US$16.17 billion in Q1 of FY24-25, driven by increased inflows in services, telecom, computers, & pharmaceuticals. Maharashtra was the top recipient state during this period, with Karnataka a far second.

India Briefing

IKEA India Fast-Tracks EV Transition, Aims for 100% Electric Deliveries By 2025

09/09/2024

Swedish furniture giant Ikea has said that it is advancing its sustainability efforts in India and plans to achieve 100 percent electric delivery vehicles by 2025 across the country.

China Briefing

Asia Transfer Pricing Brief: Q2 2024

09/09/2024

In our Asia Transfer Pricing Brief for Q2 2024, we present the latest updates and new guidelines on transfer pricing from Malaysia, Singapore, and the OECD.

Middle East Briefing

Carrefour Partners with Dubai's Apparel Group to Make a Comeback in India After 2014 Exit

09/09/2024

French retail giant Carrefour has teamed up with Dubai-based Apparel Group to launch its operations in India by 2025. Founded in Dubai in 1996, the Apparel Group operates in both the retail clothing and food and beverage (F&B) sectors.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Unveils New Telemarketing Rules: What Businesses Need to Know

09/09/2024

The UAE's new telemarketing regulations emphasize consumer protection and ethical business practices, requiring companies to adhere to strict guidelines and penalties to ensure transparency and respect for consumer privacy.

Middle East Briefing

Bahrain Introduces New Top-Up Tax for Multinational Firms

09/09/2024

Bahrain announced a domestic minimum top-up tax for large multinational enterprises, effective January 1, 2025, aligning with OECD guidelines to promote fairness in international taxation.

ASEAN Briefing

The Philippines’ Revised VAT Policy on Foreign Digital Services from 2024

09/08/2024

Explore how the Philippines' new 12% VAT on foreign digital services reshapes the market, affects consumers, and drives local industry growth.