News Across Asia - Page 26

ASEAN Briefing

Danantara: Indonesia’s New Sovereign Wealth Fund

02/06/2025

Danantara, Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund, aims to restructure SOEs, attract global investment, and expand assets its to US$982B by 2029.

Vietnam Briefing

Why Companies in Vietnam Choose to Restructure Their Businesses

02/05/2025

Businesses in Vietnam, both domestic and foreign-invested, may pursue restructuring for various reasons. We discuss options under Vietnam law.

India Briefing

India Revises Customs Tariff Structure Under Union Budget 2025-26

02/05/2025

India’s Union Budget 2025-26 proposes cutting seven aditional customs tariff rates for industrial goods, reducing total slabs to eight, including a zero rate.

India Briefing

Personal Income Tax Changes in India Under the New Regime for FY 2025-26

02/05/2025

India's Union Budget 2025-26 has introduced personal income tax changes under the new regime to spur middle-class spending and boost economic growth.

ASEAN Briefing

Philippines Updates Rules for Work Permits for Foreign Workers

02/05/2025

The Philippines has updated work permit rules for foreign workers, affecting AEP applications, job ads, exemptions, and processing times.

Middle East Briefing

GCC Ports: Key Pillars of Global Trade and Maritime Connectivity

02/05/2025

GCC ports are among the world's most efficient, with 10 featured in the top 70 globally in 2024, according to a study of 405 ports by GCC-Stat.

India Briefing

Why the Focus on Makhana - A Rising Superfood from India

02/04/2025

As India pushes for more investment and modernization of its food processing and agriculture industries, the production of makhana (fox nut) has received a boost in the Union Budget 2025-26.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Carbon Market Development: Objectives and Implementation Plan Under Decision 232

02/04/2025

On January 24, 2025, Vietnam’s Prime Minister issued Decision No. 232/QD-TTg, approving a project to develop the country’s carbon market.

China Briefing

China’s Space Economy: Unlocking Opportunities in Aerospace and Commercial Space Industries

02/04/2025

China’s aerospace and commercial space industries are rapidly growing, with the sector projected to be worth over US$900 billion by 2029.

India Briefing

India’s POSH Act: Annual Reporting Obligations and Proposed Amendments

02/04/2025

India's Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act and its corresponding Rules require a mandatory annual report to be submitted by the employer to the District Officer and is also part of reporting obligations to the Registrar of Companies.

ASEAN Briefing

Step-by-Step Guide to Company Registration in Timor Leste for Foreign Investors

02/03/2025

Company registration in East Timor involves choosing a business structure, meeting legal requirements, obtaining permits, and ensuring tax and regulatory compliance.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's Tourism Boom During Tet 2025: Leading Destinations and Insights

02/03/2025

We look at the numbers behind Vietnam's tourism sector boom during the Tet 2025 holidays, with 8 localities earning more than VND 1 trillion.