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News Across Asia

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Increases Overtime Hours Until Year End

03/30/2022

Vietnam increased overtime working hours to 60 hours per month until the end of the year. We highlight the details as per Resolution 17.

ASEAN Briefing

Increase in Social Insurance Rates for Foreign Employees in Vietnam

03/30/2022

Since January 1, 2022, foreign workers in Vietnam have been subject to increased social insurance rates.

China Briefing

Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #74

03/29/2022

This week we cover Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s diplomatic visits to South Asia and supply chain routes in the southern BRI corridor avoiding Russia.

China Briefing

The Rare Earths Supply Chain: Why Australia is Getting Serious About Investments

03/29/2022

Australia is among countries around the world making long-term investments to internationalize the rare earths supply chain currently dominated by China.

India Briefing

How to Structure a Salary in India: Key Components

03/28/2022

We provide a guide on how to structure a salary in India by explaining the key salary components, types of allowances, and their taxable scope.

ASEAN Briefing

Proposed Amendments to Thailand’s Public Limited Companies Act

03/28/2022

The draft amendments to Thailand's Public Limited Companies Act aim to modernize the corporate process by allowing meetings between shareholders and directors to be held online.

Vietnam Briefing

Green Buildings in Vietnam: How Sustainable Are They?

03/28/2022

Vietnam's green buildings are on the rise and offer opportunities in new market segments such as green building materials and sustainable construction.

China Briefing

The Basics of Employing People in China and the UK (Part One)

03/28/2022

An exclusive series focusing on the basics of employment in China and the UK, with introductory legal knowledge around employing foreigners in the two countries.

India Briefing

Wang Yi in Nepal: Progress Made on Free Trade, Infrastructure Projects, and Cross-Border Energy Networks

03/28/2022

We brief the outcomes of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's three-day visit to Nepal and how this will impact BRI and other China-backed projects.

ASEAN Briefing

The Philippines Amends its Foreign Investment Act

03/25/2022

The Philippines has amended its Foreign Investment Act. The amendments allow foreign investors to set up and fully own local enterprises.

Vietnam Briefing

How the Russia-Ukraine Conflict is Affecting Businesses in Vietnam

03/25/2022

Vietnam Briefing looks at the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on Vietnam including specific sectors such as tourism, transport, and energy.


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