News Across Asia - Page 44

China Briefing

China’s New Vehicle Data Export Guidelines: How Automakers Should Prepare

02/10/2026

China has released the 2026 Guidelines for the Security of Cross Border Transfer of Vehicle Data, offering industry-specific clarity on data export compliance requirements.

India Briefing

India's Textile PLI Scheme: Extended Window till March 31

02/10/2026

India has extended the application window for the Textile PLI Scheme to March 31, 2026. Businesses in the textile sector should act quickly to secure incentives for scaling production and strengthening export competitiveness.

Middle East Briefing

Oman Unveils VAT Refund Scheme for Tourists: Expected Impact on Retail and Tourism

02/10/2026

Oman announced a new VAT refund scheme for tourists aiming to strengthen its retail and tourism competitiveness by aligning with regional (GCC) and global best practices.

ASEAN Briefing

Using Business Intelligence to Evaluate Workforce Availability and Wage Levels in Indonesia

02/09/2026

Investors use business intelligence to assess workforce supply, wage levels, and hiring risks before selecting locations in Indonesia.

Vietnam Briefing

Resolution 79: What Vietnam’s SOE Strategy Means for Private Businesses

02/09/2026

Vietnam’s Resolution 79 positions state-owned enterprises as strategic anchors, reshaping opportunities for private-sector growth.

India Briefing

India Unveils Draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 Ahead of April 1 Rollout

02/09/2026

India’s tax administration has released the draft Income Tax Rules, 2026. The proposal streamlines the compliance framework, reducing it to 333 rules and 190 statutory forms. Public consultation remains open until February 22, 2026.

India Briefing

India Pitches Semiconductors, Clean Energy to Malaysian Capital During Modi Visit

02/09/2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, signals India's push to attract Malaysian capital into semiconductors, clean energy, digital payments, and advanced manufacturing.

India Briefing

One Central Registration: India's Answer to Labor Compliance Complexity

02/09/2026

India’s one central registration under the new labor codes streamlines employer registrations, licenses, and returns, while preserving statutory worker protections.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Capital Markets Overhaul: A Modern Framework for Investor Protection and Market Growth

02/09/2026

The UAE new federal capital markets framework marks a decisive shift toward stronger, centralized regulation, expanding oversight to cross-border and modern financial activities while significantly enhancing investor protection.

ASEAN Briefing

How Singapore’s Pte Ltd Structure Supports 100% Foreign Ownership

02/07/2026

Assess how Singapore’s Pte Ltd structure supports 100% foreign ownership, governance control, tax treatment, and exit feasibility for investors.

India Briefing

A Step-by-Step Guide to Establishing Your Business in India's GIFT City

02/06/2026

We discuss the step-by-step process of setting up a business in the GIFT City in Gujarat, India's first IFSC and multi-services SEZ.

India Briefing

US to Reduce Tariffs on Indian Exports Within Days: India's Commerce Minister

02/06/2026

The US is set to roll back tariffs on Indian exports from 50 percent to 18 percent within days, according to the commerce minister. The signing of a joint statement, expected between February 11 and 13, 2026, will activate the first phase of the India–US trade framework.