News Across Asia - Page 31

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s Coretax System: Transforming Tax Administration in 2025

01/21/2025

Learn about Indonesia's Core Tax Administration System (Coretax), its benefits, key objectives, and how businesses can prepare for this major change in 2025.

Vietnam Briefing

HCMC Metro Planning and Transit-Oriented Development: Opportunities for Foreign Investment

01/21/2025

Ho Chi Minh City is addressing worsening traffic congestion through metro planning, creating essential infrastructure for sustainable urban growth and attractive opportunities for private investors.

Middle East Briefing

Chinese Investment in the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD)

01/21/2025

Chinese investment in the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) has been significant under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Promoted industries in KEZAD include equipment manufacturing, fine chemical engineering, and metal processing, and support Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification.

India Briefing

India-U.S. Trade & Investment Flows: From Trump 1.0 to Biden

01/20/2025

We examine India-U.S. trade and investment relations, spanning from Trump's first term to the Biden administration. As Trump begins his second term, his emphasis on strengthening defense ties with India is expected to persist.

Vietnam Briefing

Commuting During Tet: Strategies for Businesses in Vietnam

01/20/2025

With Tet approaching, businesses in Vietnam are urged to adopt strategies to navigate severe traffic congestion in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as authorities work to alleviate gridlocks.

ASEAN Briefing

Audit and Compliance in Malaysia: What's New for 2025

01/20/2025

The Companies Commission of Malaysia has implemented changes to the criteria for audit exemptions.

China Briefing

China’s Economy Report Card for 2024: GDP, Trade, FDI

01/20/2025

China's economy grew 5% in 2024, driven by stimulus measures, strong exports, and high-tech investment, despite challenges like weak domestic demand and demographic pressures. Structural reforms and targeted policies are essential for sustaining growth into 2025.

India Briefing

M&A Due Diligence in India: Assessing Target Company Non-Compliance

01/17/2025

We examine non-compliance actions that may be identified during the dealmaking process in India and their implications for foreign investors.

India Briefing

India’s Food Labeling Regulations: FSSAI Sets July 1 as Annual Compliance Date

01/17/2025

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has set July 1 as the annual date for enforcing any amendments to the food labeling regulations.

China Briefing

China’s GDP Expands 5% in 2024: Fast Facts & Key Drivers

01/17/2025

China’s GDP grew by 5.0 percent in in 2024, meeting the government’s annual economic target set at the beginning of the year. Fourth-quarter GDP exceeded expectations, rising by 5.4 percent, driven by exports and a flurry of stimulus measures.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Trade Performance in 2024: How to Read the Data

01/16/2025

Vietnam's trade performance in 2024 sees more firms investing in the country as a China+1 production base amid global economic challenges. Vietnam became China’s third-largest export destination for the first time last year showing a rise in its strategic value.

India Briefing

India's Strategic Partnership with Croatia: A Brief

01/16/2025

India is diversifying its export markets, with Croatia becoming a key partner for engineering goods and high-value products amid global geopolitical shifts.