News Across Asia - Page 2

Middle East Briefing

UAE's Child Digital Safety Law: Key Takeaways for Businesses and Service Providers

01/14/2026

The UAE Child Digital Safety Law introduces a comprehensive, risk-based framework regulating digital platforms, internet service providers, and custodians, with broad extraterritorial reach and significant obligations relating to child protection, data privacy, age verification, content moderation, and reporting.

India Briefing

Why German CEOs Are Betting on India: The India-EU FTA Opportunity

01/13/2026

India and Germany are strengthening their economic partnership as India nears the conclusion of an FTA with the European Union. The India-EU FTA, upon finalization, is expected to open new market opportunities, positioning Germany as a key beneficiary within the EU.

ASEAN Briefing

Asia Manufacturing Index: Malaysia Places Second Among ASEAN Economies

01/13/2026

Malaysia ranks second among ASEAN economies in the 2026 Asia Manufacturing Index, which compares manufacturing-related indicators across 11 Asian countries.

China Briefing

Compliance Audit for the Protection of the Personal Information of Minors Due January 31

01/13/2026

The CAC now requires companies processing the personal information of minors in China to submit audit materials by January 31, 2026. Businesses must act quickly to comply with filing obligations.

ASEAN Briefing

Profit Repatriation from Indonesia: Tax, Timing, and Execution Considerations

01/13/2026

Foreign investors repatriating profits from Indonesia must manage tax exposure, timing, and execution risks to ensure predictable cash outcomes.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam: A Rising Manufacturing Hub in Asia in 2026

01/13/2026

Vietnam is among the top three most promising manufacturing hubs in Asia, according to the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 by Dezan Shira & Associates.

Vietnam Briefing

2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: Vietnam Culture Day Added as New Public Holiday

01/13/2026

November 24 has been officially designated as Vietnam Culture Day and recognized as an annual public holiday.

Middle East Briefing

Dubai Launches New Crypto Framework in DIFC

01/13/2026

The DFSA has implemented major updates to its Crypto Token framework in the DIFC, shifting responsibility for token suitability assessments from the regulator to authorised firms and removing the list of Recognised Crypto Tokens.

China Briefing

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

01/13/2026

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

Dezan Shira & Associates Releases Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 Amid Intensifying Competition

01/12/2026

The Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 highlights intensifying competition as Asian economies vie for manufacturing leadership.

ASEAN Briefing

Transfer Pricing in Cambodia: What Foreign Investors Need to Get Right Before Revenue Scales

01/12/2026

Foreign investors in Cambodia should align transfer pricing with real operations early to reduce audit friction and avoid repatriation delays as revenue grows.

India Briefing

Dezan Shira & Associates Releases Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 Amid Intensifying Competition

01/12/2026

The Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 reveals a more competitive regional landscape, with China leading and Malaysia rising to second place. Enhanced features provide deeper insights for strategic manufacturing and supply chain planning.