News Across Asia - Page 2

China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: December 2025

01/07/2026

In this China Monthly Tax Brief for December 2025, we highlight key taxation developments relevant to businesses.

Vietnam Briefing

Investing in Vietnam’s Textile and Garment Industry: 2025 Overview and Outlook

01/07/2026

Vietnam’s garment and textile industry is projected to reach US$46 billion in exports in 2025, supported by strong US demand, FTAs, and sustainability-driven reforms.

Middle East Briefing

How UAE's Free Zones Are Powering Economic Diversification in the Gulf

01/07/2026

UAE's free zones have evolved into strategic engines of economic diversification, combining regulatory efficiency, sector-specific ecosystems.

China Briefing

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

01/07/2026

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

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam E-Commerce Growth: Key Findings from the 2025 E-Business Index

01/06/2026

The 2025 E-Business Index shows how Vietnam e-commerce growth is reshaping opportunities, while regional digital gaps remain a key challenge.

ASEAN Briefing

Local Director and Management Presence Requirements in Singapore

01/06/2026

Foreign investors should assess Singapore’s local director and management presence rules, nominee disclosure updates, and governance expectations.

China Briefing

China ESG Compliance: Year in Review and 2026 Outlook

01/06/2026

China’s ESG compliance framework moved from voluntary disclosure to enforceable obligations in 2025. Businesses face rising costs and governance requirements as carbon and reporting rules tighten.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Adopts Financial Oversight Law: What Businesses Should Know

01/06/2026

Saudi Arabia adopted a new Financial Oversight Law signaling a clear move toward stronger oversight of public funds, financial infrastructure.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Unveils Sweeping Capital Markets Reform with Two New Federal Decree Laws

01/06/2026

By aligning its capital markets regulatory framework with global best practices, the UAE is positioning itself to compete more effectively.

India Briefing

Inside India's US$4.9 Billion Strategy to Build a Competitive Shipbuilding Industry

01/06/2026

India has released operational guidelines for two new shipbuilding schemes, SBFAS and SbDS, with a combined outlay of approximately US$4.9 billion, outlining financial incentives, infrastructure support, and policy measures aimed at strengthening its shipbuilding sector.

ASEAN Briefing

Strategic Manufacturing Site Selection: Northern vs. Southern Vietnam

01/05/2026

Vietnam’s north–south manufacturing divide explained through logistics, labor, risk, and irreversibility to support site selection decisions.

China Briefing

China’s New Organic Product Certification Rules in 2026: What Producers and Exporters Need to Know

01/05/2026

China’s new organic product certification rules, effective January 1, 2026, significantly tighten requirements across certification, inspections, traceability, and post-certification supervision, marking a shift toward continuous regulatory oversight. Domestic producers, foreign-invested enterprises, and overseas exporters must now meet higher compliance, documentation, and transparency standards to maintain market access in China’s organic sector.