News Across Asia

Asia Transfer Pricing Brief: Q3 2023

In our first Asia Transfer Pricing Brief, for Q3 2023, we provide the latest transfer pricing updates from Singapore, Malaysia, and India.

Catalyzing Connections: Australia's Path to Amplify Digital Trade in Southeast Asia

Australia launched its latest Digital Economy Strategy with a focus on leveraging digital technologies and enhancing digital trade, particularly with Southeast Asia.

Xi-Biden Meeting: “Productive” Talks Lead to Increased Cooperation in Key Areas

The first in-person meeting between the two heads of state in a year led to commitments to increase cooperation on climate, AI, counternarcotics, and military affairs.

Singapore Unveils Latest Relief Package to Ease Cost of Living

Singapore's government unveiled its latest support package to provide more relief for households as well as businesses.

Investment Opportunities in Vietnam's Dairy Sector

Vietnam’s dairy sector is experiencing strong sales growth on the back of a middle-class that is expanding by the day. In this article, Vietnam Briefing examines opportunities in the sector for foreign firms but also the hurdles they may face.

The 2023 Xi-Biden Meeting: A Summary of the Discussions and Future Trends

The high-profile meeting between China’s President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden in underway. This Op-ed article from Chris Devonshire-Ellis discusses the underlying issues at stake.

India's GIFT City Strives to be a More Attractive Global Financial Hub: Latest Developments

GIFT City in Gujarat, an international financial services center, supported by the Indian government, aims to enhance capital inflow and foster fintech innovation. We discuss the establishment of family offices, technology firms, as well as ship and aircraft leasing units, along with foreign university branches in the region.

UAE Clarifies Free Zone Commodity Traders, IP, and Related Party Services Tax Exposure

China 2023 October Economic Roundup: Retail Sales and Factory Output Exceed Expectations

We break down key data points in the China October economic roundup released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The Chinese economy appears to have 'bottomed out' with several indicators outperforming growth expectations. Despite a contraction in export and investment data, there's a silver lining in consumption and services.

Vietnam’s National Program for Increasing Labor Productivity: Key Takeaways

Last week, the Prime Minister of Vietnam approved the National Program for Increasing Labor Productivity to 2030. Here is how Vietnam intends to improve productivity in its workforce.

Production of Russia’s Luxury Aurus Car Begins in UAE

Apostille Convention Officially Takes Effect in China on November 7

China's accession to the Convention simplifies authentication procedures required to use foreign documents for administrative matters in China. The Apostille Convention officially took effect in China on November 7, 2023.