News Across Asia

Vietnam to Ease Visa Requirements to Boost Tourism Industry

Vietnam is seeking to ease visa requirements for foreign visitors. Among the changes being discussed is increasing the duration of e-visas to 45 days.

New Debt Mutual Fund Rules in India to Take Effect on April 1, 2023

From FY 2023-24, investors in debt mutual funds in India will no longer have the advantage of long-term capital gains tax.

Vietnam News in Brief: Weekly Roundup March 24

A big real estate buy, an airport delayed, and 52 US business leaders on a trade mission–Here’s this week’s Vietnam News in Brief

China's Social Credit System: What Businesses Need to Know

China's social credit system collects, aggregates, and analyzes data from businesses to create a score that determines rewards and punishments.

Childcare Leave in China (Last Updated on March 24, 2023)

This article offers an overview of childcare leave policy in China, summarizes its recent developments in China’s different regions, and explains how childcare leave will be implemented in practice.

Chinese Advertising Law: Market Regulator Issues Guidelines on the Use of “Absolute Terms”

New guidelines for using superlatives in advertising in China set clearer boundaries for permitted use and help to reduce unfair penalties.

Intellectual Property Rights in India: Laws and Procedures for Registration

Protecting and managing your intellectual property should be an essential step for any business seeking to establish its presence in a new market.

Intellectual Property Rights in India: Laws and Procedures for Registration

Protecting and managing your intellectual property should be an essential step for any business seeking to establish its presence in a new market.

Explained: Vietnam’s Real Estate Market Turmoil

Vietnam’s real estate market has been struggling of late under the weight of a number of challenges. Here’s what foreign investors should know.

Singapore and Vietnam Sign MoUs to Enhance Economic Cooperation

Singapore and Vietnam have signed several MoUs cover collaboration on trade, the green-digital economy, and maritime and port cooperation.

UAE Central Bank Issues Digital Dirham Strategy

The Putin-Xi Summit – Their Joint Statement and Analysis

Russia and China take steps to usher in a multipolar world and provide a partial road map.