News Across Asia - Page 6

Middle East Briefing

Does the UAE Have a Minimum Wage? Regulations and Practical Considerations for Employers

07/01/2026

While the UAE has no universal minimum wage, foreign employers must navigate two distinct compliance regimes: a statutory minimum wage for Emirati staff in the private sector and a Wage Protection System, which monitors whether employers pay agreed salaries accurately and on time.

China Briefing

China Manufacturing Tracker 2026

07/01/2026

Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for May 2026 has now been updated.

India Briefing

Trade Misinvoicing in India: Regulatory Risks and Tax Implications

06/30/2026

Trade misinvoicing exposes Indian importers and exporters to overlapping customs, FEMA, PMLA, and Income-tax Act, 2025 risks. Learn how Section 444 penalties apply and what compliance measures reduce regulatory and financial exposure.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Personal Income Tax 2026: Key Changes Effective July 1

06/30/2026

Vietnam's amended Personal Income Tax Law takes effect on July 1, 2026. Learn the key changes to deductions, exemptions, digital assets, and employer compliance.

China Briefing

China's Maternity and Baby Market (Part II): Key Segments and Opportunities for Foreign Brands

06/30/2026

China's maternity and baby market offers clear opportunities for foreign brands. But the market is competitive, regulated, and highly segmented. Part II maps the key product and service segments, the real challenges foreign entrants face, and where the strongest opportunities lie.

China Briefing

Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026

06/30/2026

Hong Kong’s double tax agreement network has reached a new milestone, with fresh treaties and active negotiations shaping the 2026 outlook. Understanding how Hong Kong’s DTAs work is essential for investors and multinationals planning cross-border operations.

Vietnam Briefing

From July 1, Here Are the 10 Tax Practices Prohibited in Vietnam

06/29/2026

Learn the 10 prohibited tax practices in Vietnam from July 1, 2026, recent enforcement actions, and compliance tips for businesses.

India Briefing

Bihar Repeals Shops and Establishments Act: Will Other States Follow Through?

06/29/2026

Bihar has repealed its Shops and Establishments Act, 2025, replacing it with the Bihar OSHWC Rules, 2025. The move aims to align the state's labor laws with the central government's four labor codes.

ASEAN Briefing

Direct Share Transfers in Vietnam: Capital Gains Tax Rules

06/29/2026

Foreign investors undertaking direct share transfers in Vietnam should assess tax treatment, transaction sequencing, and registration requirements.

China Briefing

China's Maternity and Baby Market (Part I): Demographics, Policy, and Market Structure

06/29/2026

China's maternity and baby market is shifting from volume to value. In Part I of this two-part series, we cover the demographics, policy landscape, and market structure foreign brands and investors need to understand before entering.

India Briefing

Employee Compensation During Layoffs, Retrenchment, and Business Restructuring in India

06/26/2026

Learn how India's Industrial Relations Code and Social Security Code govern employee compensation during layoffs, retrenchment, business restructuring, and termination, including gratuity and other statutory benefits.

India Briefing

A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026

06/26/2026

We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.