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India Briefing
The Future of India-Singapore Ties: Collaboration in Green Energy, Technology, and ESG Sectors
02/24/2025In this edition of India Briefing magazine, we explore India-Singapore ties in renewable energy, semiconductors, urban planning, and ESG governance.
China Briefing
The Annual IIT Reconciliation in China in 2025: Appointment Booking Opens February 21
02/24/2025Individual income tax (IIT) taxpayers wishing to complete their annual IIT reconciliation between March 1 and 20 must schedule an appointment through the IIT app starting February 21, 2025.
Middle East Briefing
UAE Top-Up Tax for Multinational Enterprises: An Explainer
02/24/2025The UAE is implementing the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) under the OECD’s BEPS framework, including a 15 percent Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT).
Middle East Briefing
Tax Considerations for Individuals and Investors Based in Saudi Arabia
02/24/2025Key taxes applicable to individuals in Saudi Arabia include VAT, social insurance contributions, and Zakat, while various wealth management structures, including trusts and investment companies, offer tax advantages.
ASEAN Briefing
Malaysia’s New Minimum Wage Rate for 2025: What Employers and Workers Need to Know
02/21/2025Malaysia’s new minimum wage for 2025 brings higher pay rates and new compliance deadlines for employers.
China Briefing
China’s 2025 Foreign Investment Action Plan: Key Measures and Opportunities
02/21/2025In this article, we explore the key measures outlined in China's foreign investment action plan 2025, their impact on various sectors, and the broader implications for foreign investors.
Middle East Briefing
ADIO Strengthens Abu Dhabi-China Economic Ties with Strategic Agreements
02/21/2025The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) has signed landmark agreements with Fosun International Limited, Wind Information, and Hejun Group to bolster economic collaboration and facilitate investment between Abu Dhabi and China.
India Briefing
BRSR Reporting in India: Key Changes to ESG Disclosures Introduced by SEBI
02/20/2025In December 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved key decisions related to the BRSR Core framework, ESG disclosures for the value chain, and assurance requirements.
China Briefing
Personal Information Protection Audits in China: Final Measures Effective May 1
02/20/2025China’s Cyberspace Administration has unveiled the final rules on conducting personal information protection audits. The new measures, which require fewer companies to conduct less frequent audits than the draft version, offer an opportunity for businesses to strengthen compliance.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam’s New VAT Law: Key Compliance Guidance
02/20/2025We examine Vietnam's new Value Added Tax (VAT) Law, set to take effect on July 1, 2025, which introduces significant changes to the country's VAT regulations, along with recent clarifications by the Ministry of Finance.
ASEAN Briefing
Singapore Budget 2025: What it Means for Businesses
02/20/2025Singapore’s Budget 2025 introduces tax rebates, workforce grants, and AI funding to help businesses cut costs and drive growth.
ASEAN Briefing
A Guide to Taxation in the Philippines - Updates for 2025
02/20/2025The Philippines imposes a territorial tax system, meaning only Philippine-sourced income is subject to taxes.