News Across Asia

New Requirements for Hiring a Foreign Employee in Malaysia

Employers must now seek prior approval from the country’s Director General of Labor.

Apple Official Stores Open in India as Suppliers Scale Up Production Capacity

As Apple inaugurates official stores in Mumbai and Delhi, key Apple suppliers are scaling up production in India tapping into PLI incentives.

UAE - Central Asia Multilateral Trade: Status & Prospects

China's Economy in 2023: GDP Grew by 4.5% in Q1

China’s economy expanded 4.5 percent in the first quarter of 2023, marking the highest growth since the first quarter of last year.

What’s Driving Increasing Car Imports in Vietnam?

The increase in CBU automobile imports into Vietnam over the past several years shows there are considerably more benefits than challenges in Vietnam’s car market. Here’s where they are.

Investing In Jordan: Introduction & Opportunities

Indonesia and Singapore Sign Six MoUs to Enhance Bilateral Ties

Indonesia and Singapore signed six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in late March 2023 to enhance bilateral ties.

Hengqin Cooperation Zone in Zhuhai, Guangdong Releases Rules for Preferential Income Tax Policy

The new rules explain which talent is eligible to enjoy the preferential 15 percent individual income tax policy.

9 Key Singapore-Invested Industrial Parks in Vietnam

Singapore is one of Vietnam’s biggest investors when it comes to industrial parks. Here’s an overview of 9 key projects in Vietnam.

Investing in Guangdong - Preferential Tax Policies in Hengqin New Area, Zhuhai

Hengqin New Area in Zhuhai, Guangdong launches preferential tax policies to spur economic growth and deepen integration with Macao.

Dubai Foreign Trade Sector On Track To Achieve D33 Agenda In 3 Months

Philippines Allows 100% Foreign Investment in Public Services

The Philippines has issued the implementing rules for the Public Service Act which allows for 100 percent foreign ownership of public services.