News Across Asia - Page 44

ASEAN Briefing

How to Reduce Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Payments in the Philippines

01/27/2026

Foreign companies operating in the Philippines must manage withholding tax risks through proper documentation, treaty compliance, and structured advisory support.

India Briefing

PAN vs TAN in India: Applicability, Forms, and Compliance for Foreign Companies

01/27/2026

Understand PAN and TAN requirements in India for foreign companies and investors. Learn applicability, Forms 49A/49AA/49B, and common compliance mistakes.

Middle East Briefing

Oman Requires Ministry Approval for Termination of Omani Nationals

01/27/2026

Oman has confirmed that employers must obtain prior Ministry of Labour approval before the termination of any Omani national, significantly tightening compliance requirements across the private sector.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Economy Set for 5% Growth in 2026: What It Means for Businesses and Investors

01/26/2026

Following an estimated 5.4 percent expansion in 2025, the UAE economy is expected to grow by around 5 percent in 2026, supported by rising oil production, resilient non-oil activity, expansionary fiscal policy, and deepening trade integration.

ASEAN Briefing

Sector Screening for Indonesia Market Entry: A Business Intelligence Framework for Foreign Investors

01/26/2026

Foreign investors entering Indonesia must use business intelligence to validate sector viability before committing capital.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's Personal Data Protection: Key Requirements under Decree 356

01/26/2026

Vietnam's personal data protection rules have tightened under Decree 356. Learn about new compliance duties for businesses operating in Vietnam.

China Briefing

China and Canada Ease Tensions with Signing of Preliminary Trade Deal

01/26/2026

China and Canada have reached a preliminary trade roadmap aimed at easing years of tensions. The China-Canada trade deal adjusts tariffs on EVs and agricultural goods while reopening dialogue on broader economic cooperation.

ASEAN Briefing

Foreign Ownership Rules and Conditional Sector Access in Indonesia

01/24/2026

Foreign investors entering Indonesia must assess ownership limits, conditional sector access, investment thresholds, and long-term structural risk.

India Briefing

How to Start a Company in India: A Practical, Compliance-First Guide

01/23/2026

A practical, step-by-step guide to starting a company in India, covering legal structures, FDI rules, tax registrations, GST, labor laws, and key government approvals.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Introduces Motorcycle Emission Standards amid Nationwide Air-Quality Reforms

01/23/2026

Vietnam introduces national motorcycle emission standards, establishing a first nationwide framework for controlling motorcycle and moped emissions.

China Briefing

China PIPL: Key Compliance Signals from CAC’s January 2026 Q&A

01/23/2026

China’s data protection regime is entering a more operational phase, with regulators placing greater emphasis on definitions, documentation, and accountability. The CAC’s January 2026 Q&A highlights how FIEs should translate legal requirements into practical compliance measures.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia’s New Law for Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis is In Effect—A Strategic Opening for Global Investors

01/23/2026

Saudi Arabia’s new Law of Real Estate Ownership by Non-Saudis, effective January 22, 2026, marks a decisive shift from restriction to opportunity, opening designated areas of the Kingdom’s property market to foreign individuals, companies, and funds in line with Vision 2030.