News Across Asia - Page 2

India Briefing

Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: 10 Things Businesses Need to Know

03/25/2026

Explore 10 key highlights of India’s Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, including IFSC reforms, CSR changes, audit rules, and compliance updates.

China Briefing

How Foreign Investors Can Set Up a Company in China Entirely Online

03/25/2026

Shanghai has launched China’s first fully online foreign‑invested enterprise registration using cross‑border digital identity authentication, marking a major step in reducing administrative barriers for overseas investors.

Vietnam Briefing

Managing Vietnamese Teams: Decoding Culture to Build Trust, Performance and Long-Term Engagement

03/25/2026

For many leaders, the real challenge isn't market entry or strategy but understanding how to work effectively with Vietnamese teams.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore Subsidiary or Branch Office: How Foreign Companies Should Structure Market Entry

03/24/2026

Compare subsidiary and branch structures in Singapore, including liability, tax treatment, governance, and profit repatriation implications.

India Briefing

India’s Race to Manufacture Affordable Obesity Drugs Amid Ozempic’s Market Entry

03/24/2026

India’s obesity-drug market is transforming as semaglutide goes off patent, driving Ozempic's generic manufacturing, price shifts, and new opportunities in GLP-1 therapies.

India Briefing

Employee Termination in India: Settlement Timelines, Retrenchment Rules, and Employer Compliance

03/24/2026

A strategic advisor’s guide to employee termination in India under the 2026 Industrial Relations Code. Navigate revised retrenchment protocols, mandatory 48-hour full and final settlements, and critical compliance mandates for modern enterprises.

China Briefing

China’s Economy Begins Year on Strong Footing – But Will Momentum Hold?

03/24/2026

China's economy rebounded in January and February 2026, with soaring foreign trade and strong performance in high-tech manufacturing - but weak domestic demand and declining private investment point to an uneven recovery.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Labor Market in 2026: Hiring Hotspots and Talent Shifts

03/24/2026

Vietnam’s labor market enters 2026 with stronger headline momentum but a more selective hiring environment.

Middle East Briefing

Strait of Hormuz Disruption: Managing Force Majeure and Supply Chain Risks

03/24/2026

Disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz are increasing pressure on global shipping routes, raising force majeure concerns and creating new challenges for energy and logistics supply chains. Businesses involved in Gulf trade should reassess contracts, insurance coverage, and contingency planning to manage force majeure risks and supply chain disruption.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Launches Up to 50% R&D Tax Credit for Businesses

03/24/2026

The UAE has officially launched Phase 1 of its Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentives Program, introducing a non-refundable corporate tax credit of up to 50 percent on qualifying R&D expenditure capped at AED 5 million per tax period.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s QRIS Expansion Across APEC and What It Means for Businesses

03/23/2026

Indonesia plans to expand QRIS across APEC economies, enabling cross-border digital payments and creating opportunities for Indonesian businesses.

India Briefing

India’s Modern Gratuity Regime: Calculation, Taxation, and Statutory Compliance

03/23/2026

Understand gratuity in India for FY 2026–27, including eligibility, calculation under the Code on Wages, and tax treatment under the Income-tax Act, 2025 and Rules, 2026, with exemptions and relief provisions.