News Across Asia - Page 6

Vietnam Briefing

Stuck in Vietnam? A Guide to Exit Delays Over Tax Obligations

05/25/2026

A recent case involving a taxpayer allegedly barred from leaving Vietnam over a tax debt of less than US$1 has sparked widespread public attention to how the country’s exit suspension mechanism is implemented.

China Briefing

EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

05/25/2026

Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.

ASEAN Briefing

Why Foreign Investors Are Using Virtual CFO Services in Singapore for ASEAN Expansion

05/22/2026

Singapore-based virtual CFO services help foreign investors manage ASEAN expansion through centralized reporting, treasury coordination, regional financial oversight, and scalable cross-border finance support.

India Briefing

Anchoring Europe: The €20 Billion India-Italy Strategic Roadmap for 2029

05/22/2026

India and Italy aim to expand bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029 as the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) opens new opportunities in manufacturing, investment, technology, supply chains, and industrial cooperation.

China Briefing

China Draft Trademark Law Amendment 2026: Key Proposed Changes for Foreign Brands

05/22/2026

China’s draft Trademark Law amendment signals a potentially stricter and more proactive trademark regime if enacted in substantially its current form. Foreign brand owners should audit portfolios, strengthen evidence files, and prepare for shorter opposition windows.

China Briefing

Hong Kong's IPOs Rebound as Chinese Tech Taps New Source of Capital

05/22/2026

Mainland Chinese tech and biotech companies drove a record-breaking surge in HKEX listings in 2025, with the exchange topping global IPO rankings for funds raised.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Leads Middle East EV Sales as Commercial Opportunities Expand Across Charging, Fleets, and Green Mobility Infrastructure

05/22/2026

The UAE’s lead in Middle East EV sales signals a shift from early adoption to a broader commercial ecosystem spanning charging infrastructure, fleet electrification, software, and aftersales services.

India Briefing

BIS Toy Certification in India: Navigating QCO and the New IS 9873 Standards

05/21/2026

India’s mandatory BIS certification regime for toys is reshaping the industry through stricter safety standards, QCO compliance requirements, and enhanced manufacturing oversight for domestic and foreign toy companies.

China Briefing

Common Pre-CIT Deductions Errors in China That Trigger Tax Adjustments

05/21/2026

With the May 31 deadline approaching, China’s annual CIT reconciliation is entering its final stage. This article highlights key risk areas identified by the tax bureau and outlines practical steps companies can take before filing.

ASEAN Briefing

How Singapore’s Financial Reporting Framework Aligns with IFRS

05/21/2026

Foreign investors establishing operations in Singapore must structure accounting, audit, tax, and financial reporting systems to support compliance, financing, and regional expansion.

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand’s Foreign Business Act Reform Reduces Licensing Barriers for Selected Foreign Investors

05/21/2026

Thailand is removing Foreign Business License requirements for selected regulated sectors, potentially reducing market-entry delays and licensing complexity for foreign investors operating in Thailand.

Vietnam Briefing

Where to Manufacture in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Location Strategy

05/21/2026

Explore Vietnam’s manufacturing location strategy across northern, central, and southern industrial clusters, including infrastructure, labor, utilities, and logistics considerations.