News Across Asia - Page 44

Middle East Briefing

UAE President’s January 19 India Visit Yields Strategic Defense, Trade, and Investment Push

01/21/2026

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s brief official visit to India reinforced deepening strategic ties, with leaders agreeing to double bilateral trade to US$200 billion by 2032 and advancing cooperation in defense, energy, technology, and infrastructure.

Middle East Briefing

Ramadan 2026 in the Gulf: Early Timeline Confirmation and Implications for Business and Investors

01/21/2026

The UAE has confirmed that the Islamic month of Shaaban started on January 20, 2026, paving the way for Ramadan 2026 dates.

Vietnam Briefing

EU Sustainability Due Diligence Rules: Compliance Implications for Vietnam Businesses

01/21/2026

Learn how Vietnam-based suppliers should prepare for compliance with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

ASEAN Briefing

Managing Group Reporting and Consolidation from Vietnam

01/20/2026

Foreign investors in Vietnam should plan group reporting early, as accounting and reporting risks become group-level issues.

Vietnam Briefing

Understanding Key Indirect and International Taxes in Vietnam

01/20/2026

We outline the key indirect taxes and highlight several international tax considerations applicable in Vietnam.

India Briefing

What India's Tech Sector Wants from the Union Budget 2026: Fintech, SaaS & AI Priorities

01/20/2026

In the upcoming Union Budget 2026, policymakers are expected to sharpen their focus on digital public infrastructure and technology-led growth, signaling a strategic push to deepen economic productivity, strengthen platform-based ecosystems, and crowd in private investment.

China Briefing

Trump 2.0 at One Year: What US–China Relations Could Look Like in 2026

01/20/2026

After a year of upheaval, China and the US have settled into an uneasy but enduring truce. However, unresolved political, regulatory, and security tensions continue to shape the outlook for the year ahead.

India Briefing

Tiger Global-Flipkart Tax Dispute: A Landmark Test of India’s Anti-Avoidance Regime

01/19/2026

On January 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the country’s substance-over-form doctrine in the Tiger Global-Flipkart case, confirming that tax authorities may deny treaty benefits under GAAR even where valid TRCs are in place. For foreign investors, the ruling underscores the importance of establishing genuine commercial substance.

ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia Revises Its Expatriate Employment Policy

01/19/2026

Malaysia will revise its expatriate employment policy from June 2026, raising salary thresholds and introducing time limits for Employment Pass holders.

China Briefing

China’s Economy in 2025: GDP Reaches 5.0% Growth Despite Challenges

01/19/2026

China’s Economy in 2025 achieved its official growth target, underscoring macro‑level stability despite persistent demand‑side pressures. At the same time, sector‑level performance points to an economy still in the midst of structural adjustment.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification Updated for Administrative Purposes

01/19/2026

The 2025 Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification (VSIC) underpins official statistics, business registration, and administrative databases in the country.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Opens Tadawul Main Market to All Foreign Investors from February 2026

01/19/2026

Saudi Arabia will allow all foreign investors to directly access Tadawul’s Main Market from February 1, 2026, following CMA regulatory reforms.