News Across Asia - Page 44

India Briefing

India Proposes 100% FDI in Insurance: Market Entry Considerations

09/16/2025

India is poised to permit 100 percent FDI in its insurance sector through the proposed Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2025. Learn how this policy shift could unlock full ownership opportunities for global insurers.

China Briefing

Mapping China’s Outbound Investment (ODI) Shifts: Sources, Destinations, and Sectors

09/16/2025

In 2024, China’s ODI rose to US$192.2 billion, with a clear pivot toward high-tech, green energy, and digital infrastructure, reflecting a strategy of innovation-driven, sustainable global expansion.

India Briefing

India's GST Overhaul: What Goods Become Cheaper and What Gets Costlier

09/16/2025

India’s GST Council has overhauled the indirect tax system, cutting rates on essentials, healthcare, agriculture, and consumer goods while simplifying slabs into 5%, 18%, and a new 40% de-merit rate. We explore how the new GST structure impacts consumers and businesses.

Middle East Briefing

Comparing FDI Incentive Models: Abu Dhabi Hub Vs Riyadh SEZs

09/16/2025

Abu Dhabi and Riyadh compete for FDI with different incentive models, and both aim to position themselves as global hubs.

ASEAN Briefing

Customs and Trade Strategy in Indonesia: An Investor’s Guide — Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

09/15/2025

The latest ASEAN Briefing Magazine on Indonesia’s customs and trade strategy is now available for subscribers to download free.

Vietnam Briefing

Apple Suppliers in Vietnam: Where They Are and Why

09/15/2025

Apple’s suppliers in Vietnam manufacture a range of goods. Here’s where their suppliers in Vietnam are and why they’re there.

China Briefing

Can China’s Sports and Fitness Industry Drive New Consumption?

09/15/2025

As interest in sports and fitness grows across China, the government is harnessing the industry's potential as a driver of new domestic consumption. We look at the latest trends, policy initiatives, and investment opportunities in the burgeoning sector.

Middle East Briefing

UAE New Rules for Leadership in Public Joint Stock Companies

09/15/2025

UAE Resolution 24 of 2025 allows companies to combine Chairman and CEO roles under strict safeguards, with 75% independent boards.

ASEAN Briefing

Strategic Multi-Currency Cash Management in Singapore

09/12/2025

Multi-currency cash management in Singapore helps investors and executives balance risk, control liquidity, and support growth.

India Briefing

Registering a Pharmaceutical Company in India: How to Obtain CDSCO & Drug License Approvals

09/12/2025

This guide covers matters related to incorporation, regulatory bodies and government approvals, documentation, and renewals—offering investors in the pharmaceuticals industry a clear roadmap to enter the Indian market.

China Briefing

October Golden Week 2025 in China: Holiday Schedule, Pay Rules, and HR Tips

09/12/2025

China's October Golden Week 2025 runs from October 1 to 8, combining the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day. Employers must prepare for compliance, overtime pay, workforce planning, and cultural sensitivities to minimize disruptions.

Middle East Briefing

Opportunities for Chinese Businesses in the UAE: Trade, Tech, and Energy

09/12/2025

From logistics and energy to digital trade, the UAE is a gateway for Chinese businesses into Middle East, Africa and beyond.