News Across Asia - Page 28

India Briefing

Why You Should Consider Investing in India’s Odisha State

01/30/2025

We profile the eastern coastal state of Odisha in India and its leading industries and investment prospects.

ASEAN Briefing

Philippines Sets up National Halal Office to Boost Global Trade

01/30/2025

The Philippines launches the National Halal Industry Development Office to strengthen its global Halal market presence, streamline certification, and boost exports.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Personal Tax Code: Key Changes under Circular 86

01/29/2025

Circular 86 will be implemented in two phases: the first phase, effective February 6, 2025, enforces all provisions except for the use of citizen ID numbers in tax-related functions. In the second phase, starting July 1, 2025, ID numbers will officially replace tax codes.

China Briefing

Beijing New Market Access Updates: Opportunities for Foreign Businesses and Investors

01/29/2025

Beijing has released New Market Access Updates, as China is significantly opening its economy to foreign investment across various sectors, including telecommunications, entertainment, vocational training, and healthcare.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia to Allow Foreign Ownership in Real Estate Companies with Projects in Mecca & Medina

01/29/2025

Saudi Arabia is expanding access to foreign investors in Mecca and Medina's real estate market in major step toward easing international ownership laws.

Middle East Briefing

Kuwait's New Workforce Regulations: Balancing Labor Rights and Economic Growth

01/29/2025

Kuwait is implementing stricter housing regulations, mandating fingerprint attendance for government projects, and introducing policies that enhance labor mobility.

India Briefing

Send Large Documents Without Worry: Compress PDFs to 100kb, 200kb, and 300kb with Adobe

01/28/2025

Timely information exchange is vital for organizational success, but email file size restrictions on large documents make sharing challenging, which is where PDF compressors become essential.

ASEAN Briefing

Halal Markets Unveiled: Opportunities in Southeast Asia’s Economic Powerhouses

01/28/2025

Each ASEAN country brings its strengths and strategies to the Halal industry, reflecting distinct cultural, economic, and policy-driven approaches.

India Briefing

India Simplifies Export Certification Processes with eCoO 2.0 System

01/28/2025

The DGFT has launched the enhanced eCoO 2.0 system to streamline export certification processes in India and boost trade efficiency.

India Briefing

India and China to Resume Direct Flights, Visas, and Mansarovar Pilgrimage

01/28/2025

India and China agree to resume direct flights, visa issuance, and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for pilgrims, following renewed diplomatic engagement. We briefly look at the sticky issues and how companies should view the developments.

China Briefing

China’s “National Unified Market” Initiative: 2025 Update

01/28/2025

China's national unified market initiative, launched in 2022, aims to dismantle local protectionism and market segmentation across sectors. The initiative focuses on implementing nationwide standards and regulations while integrating infrastructure across regions to boost market efficiency.

China Briefing

China’s DeepSeek and its Open-Source AI Models

01/28/2025

We explain how China’s start-up DeepSeek has made significant strides in the global AI race with its resource-efficient, open-source models.