News Across Asia - Page 35

China Briefing

China's Supply Chain Transformation: Technological Innovations and Future Outlook

01/07/2025

China’s supply chain is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by advanced technologies like AI, blockchain, IoT, and clean energy innovations.

Vietnam Briefing

Hanoi Master Plan 2045-2065: Major Goals and Investment Prospects

01/07/2025

With ambitious adjustments to its 2045-2065 Master Plan alongside the Capital Region Transport Master Plan 2030–2050, Hanoi aims to be a leading urban hub in Southeast Asia and beyond. The city's authorities plan to balance infrastructure modernization with sustainability, establishing the Hanoi metropolis as a model for global connectivity and green development.

India Briefing

Corporate Social Responsibility in India

01/07/2025

India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility (CSR) on April 1, 2014. Certain companies are required to allocate a portion of their profits to areas such as education, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and hunger mitigation programs. We discuss corporate spending trends and compliance requirements under India's CSR regime.

India Briefing

Corporate Social Responsibility in India

01/07/2025

India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility (CSR) on April 1, 2014. Certain companies are required to allocate a portion of their profits to areas such as education, poverty alleviation, gender equality, and hunger mitigation programs. We discuss corporate spending trends and compliance requirements under India's CSR regime.

Middle East Briefing

Qatar's Construction Sector to Surpass US$68 Billion by 2025 Amid Rapid Economic Growth

01/07/2025

Qatar's construction sector is poised for rapid growth, with market size projected to exceed US$68 billion by 2025, driven by ambitious infrastructure projects and government investments.

Middle East Briefing

Oman Launches Three Digital Services to Streamline Business Operations

01/07/2025

The three new digital services launched on the Oman Business Platform are the Rental Contracts Service, the Financial Reports Service, and the Interactive Guide for Trade Names.

Middle East Briefing

Corporate Tax in Kuwait: New 15% Tax Law to Impact 350 Foreign Firms

01/07/2025

Kuwait’s new 15 percent corporate tax law is in effect from tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2025. Read to understand how multinational entities operating in the country will be impacted.

India Briefing

India’s Draft DPDP Rules, 2025 Released for Public Review

01/06/2025

India has released the much awaited draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules (DPDP Rules), 2025, providing detailed guidelines on notice requirements, consent management, security safeguards, and handling personal data breaches, among other provisions. All stakeholders are advised to read the fine print and prepare for compliance in advance. The draft is open for public review till February 18, 2025.

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand's New Minimum Wage for 2025: What Businesses and Workers Need to Know

01/06/2025

Learn how Thailand's new minimum wage for 2025, ranging from 337 to 400 baht per day, impacts workers and businesses across the country.

China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: December 2024

01/06/2025

In this monthly China tax brief for December 2024, we spotlight policies and measures just announced or scheduled for implementation.

China Briefing

China Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines for 2025

01/06/2025

Businesses operating in China are suggested to pay attention to the tax filing and payment deadlines for 2025 to avoid late payment penalties and tax credit downgrading.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s New Trade Union Law: Key Changes and Foreign Workers’ Rights

01/03/2025

We examine Vietnam’s New Trade Union Law, which will come into force from July 1, 2025, and is expected to bring about notable changes to protect the rights of foreign workers in Vietnam.