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China Monthly Tax Brief: October 2023

In October 2023, seven provinces and cities in China, including Beijing, Hunan, Shandong, Anhui, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Guizhou, announced pilot programs for fully digitalized e-fapiao. We discuss how companies can prepare in this month's China tax brief.

Danang Development Plan to 2030 Approved

A master plan for the development of Danang between now and 2030 has been officially approved by the Prime Minister. Here’s what’s on the agenda for Vietnam’s third-biggest city.

Dubai Announces US$67.1 Billion Budget for 2024-2026

Australian Prime Minster Albanese Visits China, Meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China, marked by active participation in the CIIE and strategic talks, emphasized the bilateral efforts to enhance trade relations and revive the diplomatic relationship between the two countries.

Dutch, Vietnam PMs Talk Trade and Investment in Hanoi

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte was in Hanoi last week talking up trade and investment between the Netherlands and Vietnam. Here’s what was achieved in his two-day stopover and how trade and investment are shaping up between these two nations.

Saudi Arabia Starts 12 Month, Multi Entry E-Visa Service

UAE Issues New Rules On Tax Payment Concerning Intellectual Property Income

Thailand to Set 2024 Minimum Wage Rate by Year-End

Thailand is set to announce a minimum wage increase for 2024, expected to surpass the inflation rate. It is likely to fall short of the initially proposed 400 baht (US$11.12) per day to mitigate potential negative impacts on small and medium-sized enterprises.

Employee Handbook in China: Key Points for HR Compliance

The employee handbook plays an important role in human resources management in China, which not only sets forth daily management rules but also provides guidelines on employees’ behaviors in the workplace.

Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) Launches Carbon Trading Operations

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has launched, following approval from the Financial Services Authority, and aligned with the country's emissions reduction goals and enable transition to renewables.

Vietnam Q3 Labor Market Update: Increase in Workers, Employment

Vietnam’s General Office of Statistics has released its Q3 2023 labor market and employment update. Here’s what it says about Vietnam’s human resources at the end of September this year.

China Travel Update - Customs Scraps Health Declaration Requirement for All Travelers from November 1

Travelers leaving and entering China no longer need to fill in the Health Declaration Card as the last of the COVID-era travel requirements is lifted.