News Across Asia - Page 2

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.

China Briefing

Unlocking China's New VAT Law: Key Changes, Business Impacts, and Compliance Tips

12/02/2025

This article breaks down the key changes of China's New Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law, their implications for businesses operating in China, and what enterprises should do to adapt to the evolving tax landscape.

India Briefing

India Amends TCS Rules, 2025 with New Authentication Standards for Messaging Platforms

12/01/2025

Under the Telecommunication Cyber Security (TCS) Amendment Rules, 2025, messaging app platforms in India are now required to implement SIM-linked authentication.