News Across Asia - Page 44

ASEAN Briefing

Why Singapore Is the Legal and Operational Hub for ASEAN M&A

08/18/2025

Singapore’s legal predictability, tax-and-treaty framework, deep financing pools, and reliable dispute resolution make it the control hub for ASEAN M&A.

Middle East Briefing

What to Know About Dubai’s One Freezone Passport

08/18/2025

Dubai’s One Freezone Passport delivers significant operational efficiency by eliminating the need for separate licensing in each free zone, enabling companies to enter new markets faster and at a lower cost.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Work Permit Regulations: New Rules for Foreign Workers from August 2025

08/15/2025

With a new decree effective from August 7, 2025, Vietnam's work permit management regulations have undergone significant changes to streamline procedures, shorten processing times, and expand exemptions.

China Briefing

China’s New K Visa: Opening the Door Wider for Young Foreign Talent

08/15/2025

China’s newly revised entry-exit and K visa policy, effective October 1, 2025, opens the door to young foreign science and tech talent with greater flexibility and fewer barriers.

ASEAN Briefing

Withholding Tax in Vietnam: How to Handle Cross-Border Payments

08/15/2025

Learn how Vietnam’s withholding tax applies to dividends, royalties, interest, and services, and how to reduce exposure with DTAs.

India Briefing

India’s GAAR: Are You at Risk from Anti-Tax Avoidance Rules

08/15/2025

Understand India’s GAAR framework to safeguard your transactions—identify risks, leverage exemptions, and align structures with genuine business goals.

Middle East Briefing

The UAE’s Healthcare Market: Business and Investment Opportunities

08/15/2025

The UAE’s healthcare market offers investment opportunities across hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotech, medical devices, and much more.

India Briefing

Corporate Social Responsibility in India

08/14/2025

India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility (CSR) on April 1, 2014. We discuss corporate spending trends and compliance requirements under India's CSR regime.

India Briefing

Corporate Social Responsibility in India

08/14/2025

India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility (CSR) on April 1, 2014. We discuss corporate spending trends and compliance requirements under India's CSR regime.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Launches Direct Land Cable to Singapore: A Push for Digital Economy

08/14/2025

Vietnam has launched the Vietnam-Singapore Terrestrial Network (VSTN), a 3,900‑kilometer land cable, is set to bring a high-capacity alternative to undersea routes and help boost Vietnam’s data center ambitions.

ASEAN Briefing

Legal Implications of Using Local Nominees in Foreign Ownership Structures in Indonesia

08/14/2025

Using local nominees in Indonesia can lead to legal disputes, loss of control, and new compliance hurdles from updated disclosure rules.

ASEAN Briefing

Employment Termination Disputes in the Philippines: Legal Process and Rules

08/14/2025

Foreign employers can resolve termination disputes in the Philippines by applying correct legal grounds, SEnA processes, and NLRC rules.