News Across Asia - Page 6

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Economic Performance in 2025: GDP, FDI, and Trade

01/22/2026

Vietnam’s economy demonstrated a robust performance in 2025, achieving 8 percent GDP growth, maintaining resilient FDI, keeping inflation stable, and expanding trade.

Middle East Briefing

Dubai’s VARA Licensing Framework for Virtual Asset Businesses: A Practical Roadmap

01/22/2026

Dubai’s VARA licensing regime follows a clear two-stage process, Approval to Incorporate and Full VASP License, balancing innovation with robust compliance and operational substance. While demanding, it offers regulatory clarity, global credibility, and a stable base for virtual asset firms operating from the UAE.

China Briefing

China Minimum Wage Standards 2026

01/22/2026

This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of January 22, 2026.

Vietnam Briefing

Exploring the Vietnam International Financial Center: Part 2 – Legal Framework, Dispute Resolution, and Judicial Mechanisms

01/21/2026

An overview of the Vietnam IFC legal framework, including Resolution 222, the application of foreign law, arbitration options, and dispute resolution mechanisms for cross-border investors.

ASEAN Briefing

Choosing The Appropriate Legal Entity for Foreign Investors in Thailand

01/21/2026

Foreign investors entering Thailand must choose the right legal entity to manage ownership limits, licensing, capital requirements, and long-term exit risk.

China Briefing

China’s Flourishing Agritech Sector - Opportunities for Foreign Investors

01/21/2026

Facing land, labor, and climate constraints, China is turning to advanced agritech solutions to secure long-term food supply and modernize production systems. Policy support and rising demand are opening new investment opportunities across digital farming, smart machinery, and bio-innovation.

India Briefing

India Withdraws Textile Machinery Safety QCO: Implications for Manufacturers and Importers

01/21/2026

India has withdrawn the 2024 QCO on machinery and electrical equipment, removing compliance requirements for imported textile machinery. Know the key implications for textile manufacturers and investors.

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.