News Across Asia - Page 29

India Briefing

Apple’s Contract Manufacturers and Component Suppliers in India

01/28/2025

We note the major contract manufacturers of Apple products in India along with their domestic supplier network, list their locations and investment scope.

Vietnam Briefing

How to Establish a Bonded Warehouse in Vietnam

01/28/2025

We discuss requirements for businesses interested in establishing a bonded warehouse in Vietnam, including necessary steps, documents, and regulations.

Middle East Briefing

Transforming UAE Travel: Etihad Rail’s High-Speed Train Plans

01/28/2025

Etihad Rail's plans for its first high-speed, all-electric passenger train promises a travel time of just 30 minutes between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Middle East Briefing

Oman-India CEPA Talks Likely to Gain Momentum as Piyush Goyal Visits Muscat

01/28/2025

India-Oman CEPA talks advanced during Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Muscat from January 27-28, which also saw the signing of a DTAA amendment protocol.

Middle East Briefing

DIFC: Recent Amendments to Civil, Commercial, and Real Property Laws to Strengthen Legal Clarity

01/28/2025

The Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) has enacted key legal amendments to enhance clarity and investor confidence, reinforcing its status as a leading international common law jurisdiction.

China Briefing

Decoding China’s Local GDP Targets in 2025

01/27/2025

China's provinces released their local GDP targets for 2025. Most provinces aim for GDP growth around 5 percent, with higher targets in regions like Hainan and Tibet leveraging unique strengths such as free trade zones and regional development initiatives.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s 2030 Vision: Investment Opportunities in Education, Training, R&D

01/27/2025

Vietnam’s 2030 goals in education, training, and science & technology present various opportunities for international collaboration in R&D, higher education, EdTech, and sustainability.

India Briefing

India’s Defense Manufacturing Sector: Policy Support, Top Exports, Key Firms

01/27/2025

India's defense manufacturing sector is poised for growth with the government's push for domestic production, FDI relaxations, and reforms. We discuss key sector policies, including defense procurement norms, and top defense export markets.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore's Platform Workers Bill: Transforming the Gig Economy in 2025

01/27/2025

Discover how Singapore's Platform Workers Bill transforms the gig economy with enhanced protections, CPF contributions, and workplace benefits.

India Briefing

Top Manufacturing Clusters in India: A Sector-wise Breakdown

01/27/2025

India's top manufacturing clusters cater to industries ranging from automobiles to electronics to textiles, and drive economic growth by boosting production, exports, and foreign investment. Their modernization is key to India's greater presence in global value chains.

India Briefing

India Clarifies Tax Treaties with Mauritius, Cyprus, and Singapore

01/24/2025

India’s CBDT has issued clarification stating that investments from Mauritius, Cyprus, and Singapore before April 1, 2017, retain favorable capital gains tax rates, even if aimed at tax benefits.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Seeks Early Accession to the OECD

01/24/2025

Vietnam seeks to join the OECD to align its policies with international best practices and governance standards and boost investor appeal.