News Across Asia - Page 2

Vietnam Briefing

How Vietnam Plans to Improve Urban Air Quality: Insights for Businesses

12/03/2025

Vietnam's recent air pollution mitigation plan introduces tighter emission regulations, sets environmental goals, and prioritizes 25 projects to enhance urban air quality.

China Briefing

Company Law Draft Judicial Interpretation Part III: Nominee Shareholding, Investor Rights Protection, and Equity Transfer

12/03/2025

The draft judicial interpretation reshapes rules on nominee shareholders and investor rights, and outlines new guidance on enforcement and equity transfers.

India Briefing

Social Security Code 2020: Universal Coverage, Reporting Digitized

12/03/2025

India’s Social Security Code 2020 expands EPF and ESIC coverage and extends social protection to gig & platform workers. For employers and investors, this is a major compliance reset with simplified processes, lower penalties, and a digital-first regulatory environment.

ASEAN Briefing

Business Intelligence for Regulatory Risk in Indonesia Market Entry

12/03/2025

Business intelligence helps foreign investors assess ownership, licensing, staffing, tax, and data requirements before entering Indonesia.

Middle East Briefing

Qatar Tightens Vehicle Export Rules: What It Means for Dealers, Re-Exporters and Regional Trade

12/03/2025

Qatar has tightened its vehicle export rules through the implementation of Circular No. 3 of 2025, which restricts the export of new vehicles until they have completed one full year of registration with relevant local authorities.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Aviation Market Set for Takeoff: Growth Drivers, Key Players, and Future Outlook to 2030

12/03/2025

Vietnam’s aviation sector is expanding rapidly as the country aims for 33 airports by 2030 amid rising demand.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s New Logistics Service Strategy: Market Reality and Investment Opportunities

12/02/2025

Vietnam is accelerating the development of logistics services with a new national strategy to modernize infrastructure, increase efficiency, and boost competitiveness in global trade.

India Briefing

India’s Code on Wages, 2019: What Employers Need to Know

12/02/2025

Learn how India’s Code on Wages, 2019, streamlines wage compliance through universal minimum wages, a unified “wages” definition, and stricter payment rules, delivering a more predictable labor framework for CEOs, investors, and employers.

ASEAN Briefing

Understanding Vietnam Accounting Standards (VAS) for Foreign Companies

12/02/2025

Foreign companies must follow Vietnam Accounting Standards for statutory reporting. See how VAS affects compliance, audits, and IFRS alignment.

China Briefing

China's NMPA Issues Comprehensive Guidelines to Reform Cosmetics Regulation

12/02/2025

China’s newly released cosmetics guidelines create a more innovative, transparent, and globally aligned regulatory environment. Early compliance will give companies a clear competitive edge in the world’s largest beauty market.

India Briefing

Karnataka Menstrual Leave Order: Introduction of Mandatory Paid Leave for Women Employees

12/02/2025

Beginning November 12, 2025, Karnataka will require employers to provide women employees with one paid menstrual leave day per month, strengthening workplace welfare standards and adding new compliance and HR obligations for businesses.

Middle East Briefing

Bahrain Makes Golden Visa More Affordable, Cuts Property Investment Threshold by 35 Percent

12/02/2025

Bahrain has reduced the Golden Visa property investment threshold to BHD 130,000. Learn who qualifies, key benefits, and how this change boosts investor demand.