News Across Asia - Page 212

China Briefing

New Standard Contract Guidelines Streamline Cross-Border Personal Information Transfer in the GBA

01/12/2024

New guidelines allow companies to sign standard contracts to transfer personal information between Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland.

ASEAN Briefing

A Guide to HR Compliance in the Philippines

01/12/2024

Expatriate workers and their employers in the Philippines must understand the process of obtaining a work visa and employment permit to legally work in the country.

Vietnam Briefing

Draft Rooftop Solar Decree Overview

01/12/2024

With the Power Development Plan 8 approved, the next step is to develop supporting legislation. With this in mind, a draft decree on rooftop solar has been disseminated. Here are the details.

India Briefing

India to Push for Social Security Agreement with the US at Trade Policy Forum Meeting

01/12/2024

India has supplied comprehensive data on its social security programs to the United States, as it seeks an agreement to prevent double insurance liability for temporary workers.

Middle East Briefing

China’s Rongsheng Petrochemical and Saudi Aramco Forge Closer Energy Ties with New MoU

01/12/2024

Discussions are ongoing between Saudi Aramco and China's Rongsheng Petrochemical regarding their mutual intent to acquire ownership stakes in each other's subsidiary entities.

Vietnam Briefing

January 14 Heralds End of Economic Needs Test for CPTPP Members

01/11/2024

For years Vietnam’s Economic Needs Test has created a barrier to entry for foreign retail firms looking to establish a presence in the Southeast Asian nation. This is set to change next week for CPTPP member states. Here are the details.

China Briefing

China Implements Five New Measures to Ease Entry for International Travelers

01/11/2024

Starting January 11, China's National Immigration Administration has begun implementing new measures to streamline visa applications and reduce border inspection in order to ease entry requirements for foreign travelers.

China Briefing

Registered Capital in China: A Comprehensive Guide for Foreign Businesses [2024 Update]

01/11/2024

Determining registered capital in China is an essential process for corporate establishment. Here's what foreign companies need to know.

China Briefing

Increasing and Decreasing Registered Capital in China - A Guide for FIEs [2024 Update]

01/11/2024

Changing registered capital in China is a complex procedure, but may be necessary in certain situations. We provide a step-by-step guide to handling the procedures.

India Briefing

Investment Spotlight on Western India: Gujarat vs Maharashtra

01/10/2024

Both Gujarat and Maharashtra offer investors advantages and challenges. The choice of the optimal location depends on various factors such as business goals, sector-specific interests, market prospects, supplier connections, local partnerships, regulatory and financial considerations, and risk tolerance.

Vietnam Briefing

Investment Opportunities in Refrigerated Transportation in Vietnam

01/10/2024

Refrigerated transport is in demand in Vietnam on the back of rising interest in imported foods that need to be kept cool. Here’s where foreign firms should think about investing.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore Cybersecurity Draft Amendment Bill: Public Consultation Ends Jan. 15

01/10/2024

The Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore is seeking views on the draft Cybersecurity (Amendment) Bill until January 15, 2024. We list key threats that are being addressed by the Bill.