News Across Asia - Page 2

China Briefing

The Best Oil and Gas Software Solutions for 2026

12/01/2025

The oil and gas industry is shifting to AI, predictive analytics, cloud computing, IoT sensors, and robotics to reduce downtime, optimize wells, and improve safety.

ASEAN Briefing

Should Intercompany Fees in Indonesia Be Classified as Services, Royalties, or Cost Recharges?

12/01/2025

Indonesia’s rules on classifying intercompany fees as services, royalties, or cost recharges shape withholding, VAT, and audit exposure for foreign companies.

India Briefing

India Manufacturing Tracker 2025

12/01/2025

Introducing the India Manufacturing Tracker 2025 by India Briefing—your go-to source for real-time updates on the country's industrial production, emerging trends, and key sector insights.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam VAT Rates and Applicability in 2025: A Brief Guide

12/01/2025

For business owners or investors, understanding Vietnam's Value Added Tax (VAT) system is crucial for compliance and strategic planning in the Vietnamese market.

China Briefing

Shanghai Eastern Hub: Visa-Free Entry for Global Business Travelers Up to 30 Days

12/01/2025

The Shanghai Eastern Hub offers a new level of convenience for international business engagement, innovation, and specialized services. With its unique policy mix, it provides foreign enterprises with new opportunities for expansion.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Announces Major Changes to Tax Procedures Law Effective January 2026

12/01/2025

The UAE has introduced major changes to its Tax Procedures Law 2026 framework, introduces clearer refund timelines, expanded audit powers, and binding tax interpretations to enhance transparency and streamline compliance across the tax system.

Middle East Briefing

UAE’s Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT): 2025 Updated Guidance

12/01/2025

The UAE’s 2025 updated guidance on the DMTT confirms a 15 percent minimum effective tax rate for large MNEs, starting January 2025.

ASEAN Briefing

ASEAN–New Zealand At 50: What the New Joint Vision Signals For Foreign Investors

11/30/2025

The ASEAN–New Zealand Joint Vision introduces new regulatory alignment, compliance expectations, and market-entry conditions for foreign investors.

ASEAN Briefing

Why Business Intelligence Is Essential for Vetting Malaysian JV Partners

11/28/2025

Use Business Intelligence to assess Malaysian JV partners’ true capabilities and ensure every investment decision is grounded in verified operational facts.

India Briefing

India Expands Export Controls with New SCOMET Category 7 for Emerging Technologies

11/28/2025

India has amended its SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies) list with a new Category 7, introducing export controls on advanced semiconductors, quantum tech, cryogenic systems, and related software.

Vietnam Briefing

US–Vietnam Trade Trends 2025: Top Ports, States, and Sectors

11/28/2025

US–Vietnam trade continues to grow, with key states leading most of the activity. Vietnam depends on US exports for production inputs, forming an integrated trade network supported by major transport hubs.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Real Estate Taxation: Key Corporate Tax Rules and Investor Implications

11/28/2025

The UAE Corporate Tax regime now draws a clear line between exempt real estate investment and taxable real estate business activities. Resident and non-resident investors must assess their structures, documentation, and activity levels to ensure compliance while preserving the UAE’s longstanding tax advantages for passive property ownership.