News Across Asia - Page 44

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam, China Advance Economic Cooperation Amid High-Level Engagements

03/19/2026

Vietnam and China strengthen economic ties after the 17th Steering Committee meeting during Wang Yi’s visit.

China Briefing

China’s Brain-Computer Interface Industry – Tapping into the Future of Human-Machine Integration

03/19/2026

China is investing heavily in brain-computer interface technology, opening up vast new frontiers in healthcare, rehabilitation, and entertainment.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Amended Investment Law: Key Transitional Provisions for Existing and New Projects

03/18/2026

Vietnam’s amended Investment Law introduces a comprehensive set of transitional provisions to ensure regulatory continuity and align legacy projects with the new legal framework.

China Briefing

China’s Revised Foreign Trade Law Is Now in Effect: What Businesses Need to Know

03/18/2026

China’s Revised Foreign Trade Law introduces a more structured and security focused approach to trade governance. While signaling continued openness, the law raises compliance expectations across IP, data, and supply chains for foreign businesses.

India Briefing

Understanding the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026

03/18/2026

The Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, formally notified on February 27, 2026, has come into effect. The changes introduce key labor compliance updates, including higher applicability thresholds, expanded working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia Corporate Income Tax Framework for Foreign-Owned Companies

03/18/2026

Learn how foreign companies can structure operations in Indonesia to manage corporate tax, reduce withholding exposure, and secure available incentives.

India Briefing

Maternity Benefits in India in 2026: Key Rules, Supreme Court Expansion, and Employer Compliance

03/18/2026

India’s maternity benefit regime has expanded in 2026 following a landmark Supreme Court ruling granting adoptive mothers 12 weeks of leave regardless of the child’s age.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund Strategy Shift 2026: Key Sectors, Risks, and Opportunities

03/18/2026

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is not retreating but redirecting capital toward priority sectors amid fiscal pressure and lower oil revenues. Understanding where funding is accelerating—and where it is being cut—is now critical for investors and businesses entering the Kingdom.

India Briefing

Virtual CFO Services in India: A Strategic Finance Solution for Foreign Investors and Growing Businesses

03/17/2026

Discover how Virtual CFO services in India help foreign investors and growing businesses manage compliance, improve financial visibility, and scale efficiently.

China Briefing

China to Grant Market and Data Exclusivity for Innovative Drugs for the First Time

03/17/2026

New revisions to pharmaceutical regulations introduce market and data exclusivity protections for certain drugs in an effort to incentivize R&D of innovative and under-researched treatments.

ASEAN Briefing

Laos Land Conversion Policy: New Entry Points for Foreign Investors

03/17/2026

Laos’ land conversion policy opens new entry options for foreign investors. Assess approvals, sectors, risks, and investment pathways.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia’s New Investment Law: Implications for Market Entry Strategy

03/17/2026

Saudi Arabia’s shift from a licensing-based foreign investment regime to a registration model represents more than administrative simplification. It signals a structural reorientation of how market access, regulatory control, and investor responsibility are balanced.