News Across Asia - Page 2

Middle East Briefing

Abu Dhabi’s New Real Estate Regulation: What Administrative Decision No. 25/2025 Means for Investors and Developers

06/02/2026

Abu Dhabi's new real estate regulation strengthens the framework for jointly owned properties, covering common areas, service fees, disclosure, and management.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Cuts Conditional Business Lines: Implications for Investors

06/01/2026

Vietnam's government has recently reduced the number of conditional business lines from 198 to 142 and expanded post-inspection supervision.

China Briefing

China Recasts Outbound Investment Governance Under New State Council Regulation

06/01/2026

China has overhauled its outbound investment framework with a new State Council regulation that integrates security review, data controls, and full lifecycle supervision. The changes broaden the definition of ODI and embed national security considerations into cross-border investment decisions.

India Briefing

India-Oman CEPA Goes Live– Key Tariff Concessions, CAROTAR Rules, and Market Opportunities

06/01/2026

Effective June 1, 2026, the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) entered into force. The pact delivers immediate commercial benefits, including duty-free access for Indian exports to Oman covering over 99% of export value.

India Briefing

India Manufacturing Tracker 2026

06/01/2026

India Manufacturing Tracker 2026 brings you real-time updates on industry performance, manufacturing activity, PMI data, CAPEX spending, and policy support.

China Briefing

Selling Connected Products in China? Prepare for the New Cybersecurity Label

06/01/2026

China’s Cybersecurity Label is a voluntary regime for internet-connected products taking effect on July 1, 2026. While not mandatory, it may become an important buyer-trust and procurement signal for foreign IoT companies selling in China.

Middle East Briefing

What Is the UAE Five-Year Tax Credit Limit? Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025

06/01/2026

The UAE has introduced a strict deadline for claiming tax credit refunds, with unused balances now subject to permanent forfeiture after five years. Businesses that have accumulated VAT, corporate tax, or excise tax credits need to act before the window closes.

ASEAN Briefing

Should Foreign Companies Use a PEO Before Establishing a PT PMA in Indonesia?

05/29/2026

Planning to enter Indonesia? Compare PEO and PT PMA structures to determine the most efficient path for hiring staff, testing the market, and building long-term operations.

China Briefing

European Business in China: Key Takeaways from the EU Chamber's 2026 Survey

05/29/2026

European companies in China are cautiously optimistic for the first time in years, with fewer businesses reporting a worsening environment, though challenges around market access, competition, and economic slowdown remain.

India Briefing

Karnataka Minimum Wage Overhaul: 2026 Rates, Zones & Compliance Mandates

05/29/2026

Karnataka state government has raised minimum wages across 81 scheduled employments, creating new payroll, compliance, and labor cost considerations for businesses operating in the state effective May 22, 2026.

India Briefing

India Targets Manufacturing Speed with Plug-and-Play Industrial Park Drive

05/29/2026

Evaluate India's leading plug-and-play industrial parks across Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. Compare incentives, sector strengths, and market-entry advantages.

Middle East Briefing

Dubai Property Investor Visa 2026: Minimum Property Value Requirement Updates

05/29/2026

Dubai has removed the previous AED 750,000 (US$204,220) minimum property value requirement for sole owners applying for the emirate’s two-year property investor residency visa. The reform broadens access to residency for foreign property owners, particularly first-time investors, end-users, and buyers of smaller residential units, while maintaining separate thresholds for joint ownership and long-term Golden Visa eligibility.