News Across Asia - Page 44

China Briefing

New Procurement Rules Favor “Made in China”: Strategic Takeaways for Businesses

10/13/2025

China’s new government procurement policy introduces a 20 percent price evaluation advantage for qualifying domestic products and sets clearer standards for what counts as “Made in China.”

ASEAN Briefing

Termination Laws and Severance Obligations in Malaysia

10/11/2025

Foreign investors should assess termination and severance costs in Malaysia to support workforce and risk management decisions.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Critical Minerals Industry and Supply Chain

10/10/2025

Vietnam’s critical minerals include bauxite-alumina, tungsten, and rare earths in the Central Highlands and northern provinces.

India Briefing

CBIC Automates IFSC Code Registration to Boost India's Trade Facilitation

10/10/2025

India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced an automated IFSC registration system. The upgrade aims to simplify customs procedures, speed up incentive disbursals, & enhance export efficiency.

China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: September 2025

10/10/2025

In this China Monthly Tax Brief for September 2025, China introduced new compliance rules for internet platforms, enhanced funding incentives for multinational headquarters in Shanghai, and rolled out targeted tax benefits in Hainan for talent and businesses. A new sustainability disclosure guide also provides a practical framework for ESG reporting, alongside other notable updates.

Middle East Briefing

Establishing a Representative Office in Saudi Arabia

10/10/2025

Establishing a representative office in Saudi Arabia can help foreign firms to conduct market research and liaison activities.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Evolving Tax Regime: Compliance with New CIT, VAT, and Invoicing Rules

10/09/2025

The magazine explores 2025 tax regime reforms reshaping compliance for investors, including new CIT Law, revised VAT, and invoicing rules.

India Briefing

Transshipment and Due Diligence in India’s Trade Compliance Landscape

10/09/2025

India is cracking down on transshipment misuse and origin fraud. Learn key compliance changes, CAROTAR updates, and court rulings shaping due diligence.

India Briefing

India-UK Social Security Agreement: A Breakthrough for Indian Professionals and Employers

10/09/2025

The India-UK social security agreement, called the Double Contribution Convention under the India-UK Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), benefits employers and cross-border talents alike through payroll efficiencies and eliminating dual social security payments.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Launches Mandatory E-Invoicing System: What Businesses and Practitioners Need to Know

10/09/2025

The UAE has officially rolled out its e-invoicing system. The country’s first unified digital invoicing framework, defines the legal, technical, and operational parameters for mandatory e-invoicing, positioning the UAE among global frontrunners in tax digitalization.

ASEAN Briefing

GST in Singapore: When Overseas Vendors Must Register and Collect Tax

10/09/2025

Understand Singapore’s GST rules for overseas vendors, registration thresholds, compliance duties, and filing obligations.

China Briefing

Upcoming Deadline: Beneficial Ownership Filing Due November 1

10/09/2025

With the final deadline of November 1, 2025 fast approaching, businesses that have not yet completed their Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filing should take immediate action to ensure compliance and avoid last-minute technical or documentation issues.