News Across Asia - Page 2

India Briefing

What Counts as an “Industry” Under Indian Law? Supreme Court to Decide on March 17-18

02/16/2026

India’s Supreme Court will revisit the definition of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, a ruling that could directly influence the interpretation and implementation of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.

India Briefing

New FEMA Guarantees Framework: From Approval-Centric Controls to a Principle-Led Regime

02/16/2026

The RBI has replaced the Foreign Exchange Management (Guarantees) Regulations, 2000, with the 2026 Regulations, introducing a principle-based, eligibility-driven framework under FEMA while retaining the underlying statutory prohibition structure.

India Briefing

India’s Orange Economy: Creative Industries Outlook After Budget 2026

02/16/2026

As of 2026, India’s orange economy is emerging as a high-growth services opportunity, spanning media, live concerts, AVGC, and creative industries, supported by policy reform.

ASEAN Briefing

Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign Investors in Malaysia: Sector-Specific Rules Explained

02/16/2026

Foreign investors should assess Malaysia’s sector-specific capital thresholds, licensing triggers, and practical requirements before market entry to avoid restructuring risk.

Middle East Briefing

Ramadan 2026 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia: Compliance, Consumer Peaks, and Strategic Timing for Foreign Businesses

02/16/2026

Ramadan 2026 in the UAE and Saudi Arabia should be treated as both a compliance-sensitive period and a predictable commercial peak, requiring early alignment on reduced working hours, overtime rules, staffing models, and regulatory timelines.

Middle East Briefing

Chancellor Merz's Visit to ADNOC Deepens UAE–Germany Relations

02/16/2026

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to ADNOC underscores the deepening of UAE–Germany relations from LNG trade toward strategic integration.

Vietnam Briefing

Hai Phong After Merger: A Pioneering Model in Northern Vietnam

02/16/2026

Positioned as Vietnam's commerce gateway, Hai Phong is poised to lead changes in investment, logistics, and institutional reform in northern Vietnam.

Vietnam Briefing

Driving FDI Manufacturing Success in Vietnam with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

02/15/2026

Discover how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central helps foreign manufacturers in Vietnam ensure compliance, optimize supply chains, and scale operations efficiently.

China Briefing

US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

02/15/2026

On December 31, 2025, Trump signed a proclamation delaying the increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year.

China Briefing

China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates

02/15/2026

This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place.

ASEAN Briefing

How to Add or Amend Business Activities After Incorporation in the Philippines

02/13/2026

Foreign investors adding activities in the Philippines must review 60 percent ownership caps, US$200,000 capital rules, and tax impact before amendment.

ASEAN Briefing

Selecting the Right Transfer Pricing Method in Vietnam: TNMM, CUP, or Cost-Plus

02/13/2026

Foreign investors assessing TNMM, CUP, or Cost-Plus in Vietnam must align profit allocation with audit risk and enforcement practice.