News Across Asia - Page 44

India Briefing

Why German CEOs Are Betting on India: The India-EU FTA Opportunity

01/29/2026

The newly concluded India–EU Free Trade Agreement creates one of the world’s largest trade zones and unlocks sweeping tariff reductions, expanded services access, and stronger investment protections. For Germany in particular, the deal opens significant opportunities across manufacturing, technology, and financial services.

ASEAN Briefing

Common Structuring Gaps That Delay Banking or Activation in Singapore

01/28/2026

Foreign investors in Singapore face banking and activation delays from ownership, governance, funding, and payment structuring gaps.

China Briefing

China’s Industries to Watch in 2026

01/28/2026

China’s 15th Five‑Year Plan signals a structural transformation rather than a short‑term recovery, reshaping the industrial landscape from 2026 onward. Businesses must reassess China strategies through the lens of competitiveness, security, and policy alignment.

India Briefing

Luxury Cars Take the Fast Lane: How European Carmakers Stand to Gain from the India-EU FTA

01/28/2026

The India-EU FTA, announced on January 27, 2026, could significantly reshape India’s luxury car market through steep, quota-linked tariff cuts. The deal offers European carmakers better access to India’s premium segment while preserving protections for mass-market domestic manufacturers.

Middle East Briefing

Qatar Cabinet Approves GCC–New Zealand FTA: What It Means for Qatar’s Trade and Investment Strategy

01/28/2026

Qatar Cabinet approved the draft GCC-New Zealand FTA, moving the bloc closer to finalising a major external trade accord.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Abolishes Business License Tax from 2026

01/27/2026

Vietnam official abolishes the business license tax (BLT), effective January 1, 2026, to reduce compliance costs and promote business growth.

India Briefing

India-EU FTA Concluded: ‘Mother of All Deals’ Set to Reshape Global Trade

01/27/2026

The India–EU FTA delivers phased tariff liberalization, with India granting immediate duty-free access on 49.6% of tariff lines and the EU on 70.4%, unlocking calibrated market access and new trade opportunities across a combined 2-billion-consumer economy.

China Briefing

China’s FDI in 2025: A Year of Recalibration

01/27/2026

China’s 2025 FDI performance reveals a clear divergence between capital inflows and market entry activity. While utilized FDI declined, services, manufacturing upgrading, and high‑tech industries continued to attract sustained foreign interest.

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.