News Across Asia

Company Supervisors in China - Obligations, Liabilities and Legal Requirements

Company supervisors play an important role in corporate governance in China and are a requirement for all almost all companies operating in the country.

India’s Commerce Ministry to Soft Launch Updated E-Bank Realization Certificate for Exporters on November 15

The electronic bank realisation certification (eBRC) system has been revamped by the DGFT to enable eBRC generation on self-declaration basis from exporters in India. The BRC is issued by banks to exporters as proof of payment and export.

Indonesia's Social Media E-Commerce Ban: Navigating Regulatory Changes

Indonesia's ban on social media e-commerce transactions will significantly affect key players such as TikTok and their business development.

Applying For A UAE Green Visa: A Step by Step Guide

Refurbished Goods, Vietnam, and the CPTPP: Unpacked

Broadly speaking, Vietnam has been averse to importing secondhand goods. However, this may soon change with refurbished goods clauses in several next-generation free trade agreements. Here’s how local regulations on the import of refurbished goods are shaping up with respect to the CPTPP.

Powering Progress: Indonesia Unveils Largest Floating Solar Power Plant in Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s President has inaugurated Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar power plant in the province of West Java.

China's Outbound Investment: Recent Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges

China's outbound investment has been on the rise in recent years, facing both opportunities and challenges. A measured approach is key to their success in the future.

Syria and Russia: The 2023-24 Trade and Investment Dynamics

The Gulf Cooperation Council Approves Unified Gulf Visa

North Indian State of Uttar Pradesh Releases FDI Policy, 2023: Key Provisions

UP is competing with major industrial Indian states like Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Karnataka to attract high-value investments from sector-leading companies, establish R&D and frontier innovation projects, and build up local manufacturing ecosystems.

A Vietnam Olympics? Investment and Opportunities

It was recently suggested that closer ties between the US and Vietnam could pave the way for Vietnam to host the Olympics. So, is the prospect of Vietnam hosting the world's biggest sporting event realistic? And, if so, how could foreign investors play a role in making it happen?

Employees Leave Management in Guangdong: New Regulations

We address FAQs on the updated regulation on employees leave management in Guangdong, effective retrospectively from July 1, 2023.