News Across Asia - Page 2

China Briefing

Are You Exposed Under China’s 2026 Personal Information Protection Campaigns?

04/15/2026

China’s 2026 enforcement actions signal a decisive move toward practical, sector‑specific execution of the PIPL. Foreign businesses must now demonstrate day‑to‑day compliance across systems, vendors, and internal processes.

Vietnam Briefing

Where are Samsung’s Factories in Vietnam?

04/15/2026

Samsung is now one of the key investors driving the country's manufacturing sector and economic development. Here’s where their factories are and why they’re there.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore’s Business Support Measures Amid Shifting Cost Conditions

04/15/2026

Singapore’s policy shifts require businesses to adjust pricing, manage costs, and align currency exposure in 2026.

India Briefing

How the India-EU FTA Opens New Doors for Swedish Businesses in India

04/15/2026

Learn how the India–EU FTA 2026 is reshaping India–Sweden trade, AI partnerships, and investment opportunities in high-tech and sustainable industries.

China Briefing

China Minimum Wage Standards 2026

04/15/2026

This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of January 22, 2026.

Middle East Briefing

Child Social Media Restrictions to Reshape Gulf Advertising

04/15/2026

New child social media restrictions across the Gulf are set to fundamentally reshape the region’s digital advertising ecosystem. By restricting data collection, targeted advertising, and platform access for minors, regulators are effectively dismantling one of the most lucrative segments of the digital economy.

Middle East Briefing

Consumer Protection Regulation Marks a Shift in UAE Central Bank Approach

04/15/2026

The UAE Central Bank’s Customer Protection Regulation (CPR) represents a structural shift from prudential supervision toward a consumer-centric regulatory model. For financial institutions, this evolution introduces higher compliance expectations, expanded regulatory scope, and increased accountability in customer-facing operations.

India Briefing

India Notifies Dholera SEZ in Boost for Semiconductor Ecosystem

04/14/2026

India notifies the Dholera SEZ in April 2026, establishing a premier global hub for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing. The 66-hectare zone features on-site customs (ICD) and strategic connectivity in the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor.

China Briefing

China's Agentic AI Boom: What the OpenClaw Surge Reveals

04/14/2026

China’s rapid uptake of OpenClaw highlights the country’s transition from experimental generative AI toward agentic, task‑executing systems. The shift is reshaping China’s AI value chain, with implications for cloud services, enterprise automation, and foreign market entry strategies.