News Across Asia - Page 6

India Briefing

CDSCO Introduces Online Risk Classification Portal for Medical Device Importers and Manufacturers

02/05/2026

India's medical device regulatory authority, CDSCO, has rolled out a new online risk classification facility, allowing manufacturers and importers to confirm a medical device’s risk class before licensing—reducing uncertainty at a key stage of India’s regulatory process.

China Briefing

An Update on Work Permit Renewal for Foreign Talent in Shenzhen

02/05/2026

Shenzhen has tightened enforcement of age thresholds for Category B and C work permit renewals, with applicants aged 60 and above now facing rejection from 2026 onward.

ASEAN Briefing

Navigating Thailand’s Competition Law and Merger Approval Regime for Foreign Businesses

02/05/2026

Understand Thailand’s merger control thresholds, approval timelines, and how competition law impacts foreign acquisitions and deal execution.

Middle East Briefing

Tax Treatment of Vacation Rentals in Egypt: What Property Owners and Foreign Investors Need to Know

02/05/2026

Vacation rentals in Egypt are taxable when they generate recurring income, and owners must comply with income tax, VAT (in some cases), and property tax rules based on how the property is actually used. Maintaining proper records, understanding licensing and rental regulations, and using professional property management or accounting support can help owners reduce tax risks and manage their investment effectively.

ASEAN Briefing

Understanding Capital Gains Treatment for Share and Asset Transfers in the Philippines

02/05/2026

Share vs asset transfers in the Philippines: capital gains, VAT, and corporate tax risks foreign investors must model before exiting.

Middle East Briefing

GCC–Portugal Relations: Strategic Engagement, Economic Ties, and Emerging Opportunities

02/04/2026

GCC–Portugal relations are deepening through growing trade, and Gulf investment into Portuguese energy, infrastructure, and tourism sectors.

ASEAN Briefing

Capital Injection vs Shareholder Loans: Tax Implications for Foreign Investors in Indonesia

02/04/2026

Compare equity and shareholder loans in Indonesia, including tax timing, withholding exposure, and capital recovery implications for foreign investors.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Suspends Effectiveness of Decree 46 on Food Safety

02/04/2026

Vietnam’s government has moved swiftly to address a series of practical difficulties emerging from the rollout of Decree No. 46/2026/ND-CP, a major new regulation implementing the Law on Food Safety.

China Briefing

China-UK Relations Turn New Page with Raft of Deals Following Starmer Visit

02/04/2026

Agreements reached during the Prime Minister's visit to China are modest, but the trip marks a pivotal moment in warming UK-China ties.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Regulatory Updates in February 2026: New Customs, Administrative, and Enforcement Rules

02/04/2026

Vietnam will implement a range of new regulatory updates covering customs, administrative, monetary, and sector-specific regulations from February 2026.

ASEAN Briefing

Corporate Income Tax Framework for Foreign-Owned Companies in Vietnam

02/03/2026

Vietnam’s corporate income tax framework for foreign-owned companies, covering taxable presence, profit assessment, and incentives.

Vietnam Briefing

Fraud Prevention and Investigation in Vietnam: Guidance for Foreign Investors

02/03/2026

Vietnam’s fraud risks often stem from weak internal controls, excessive trust in local partners, or fast growth without adequate governance frameworks. Proactive fraud prevention and building transparent systems are essential to safeguarding operations.