News Across Asia

China Records Steady FDI Growth in 2022

Foreign direct investment in China grew at a slowed but steady pace in 2022. We look at the latest FDI data and discuss the factors that could drive investment in 2023.

A Guide to Taxation in Singapore

Singapore adopts a territorial basis of taxation and so businesses are taxed only on Singapore-sourced income.

Saudi Arabia To Trade In Currencies Other Than The US Dollar

India's Merchandise Trade Crosses the US$1 Trillion Mark in 2022

As India's merchandise trade crosses the US$1 trillion mark in 2022, we provide an analysis of trends and figures surrounding Indian trade.

Chinese New Year 2023 - Travel, Consumption, and Post-COVID Recovery

Chinese New Year 2023 will be the first time in three years many people can travel, but will the lifting of COVID restrictions really bring a rebound in travel and consumption?

Singapore Implements New Scheme to Help Businesses Hire Foreign Workers

Singapore’s M-SEP scheme enables companies to hire foreign S Pass and Work Permit holders above the permitted prevailing quotas.

E-mobility Seminar Sheds Light on Vietnam’s EV Market

An e-mobility seminar in HCMC saw experts discuss the current state of Vietnam’s EV market. Here's what they said.

Azerbaijan – UAE 2023 Trade and Investment Development Prospects

Kazakhstan Eyes UAE As Agricultural Export Market

Industries to Watch Out for Growth in Southeast Asia in 2023

Despite the prevailing gloomy economic climate, ASEAN remains very attractive to foreign investment, and several industries look to prosper in 2023.

UAE, South Korea Sign 23 Bilateral Trade Agreements

China’s GDP Grew by 3 percent in 2022, Population Declined 0.85 Million

China's gross domestic product (GDP) reached RMB 12,1020.7 billion in 2022, up three percent year on year, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on January 17, 2023.