News Across Asia - Page 6

Vietnam Briefing

Enforcing Vietnam's Social Insurance Law: New Measures on Late Payments and Evasion

11/19/2025

We examine Vietnam’s new regulations and enforcement measures concerning late payments and evasion of compulsory social insurance as outlined in Decree No. 274/2025/ND-CP.

India Briefing

How India–US Trade Is Shifting: State-Level Export Patterns, HS Codes, and Strategic Opportunities

11/18/2025

Explore top US states exporting to India, India’s major exports to the US, HS-code trends, and strategic sector opportunities.

Middle East Briefing

Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Foreign Investors Entering the UAE’s Education Sector

11/18/2025

The UAE’s private education sector is expanding rapidly, driven by rising demand for international curricula and strong government support. Foreign investors can unlock significant opportunities by navigating the country’s complex regulatory, legal, and operational landscape with a structured and compliant market-entry strategy.

China Briefing

Guide to Accounting and Audit in China 2026 – New Publication Out

11/18/2025

This guide provides foreign businesses and organizations with a step-by-step walkthrough of the annual audit and compliance process, along with an introduction to China’s accounting framework. Download it for free!

China Briefing

China Manufacturing Tracker 2025

11/18/2025

Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for October 2025 has now been updated.

ASEAN Briefing

Tax Dispute Resolution: Objections and Appeals for Foreign Investors in Indonesia

11/17/2025

Foreign investors can contest tax assessments in Indonesia using objections and appeals to protect compliance and financial interests.

India Briefing

Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025 Notified

11/17/2025

India notifies DPDP Rules 2025, bringing its first digital privacy law into force. Learn key provisions, global comparisons, compliance timelines, and penalties.

China Briefing

Selling Agricultural Products to China: Tighter Traceability and Compliance Rules from December 15

11/17/2025

China’s GAC Announcement No. 219 introduces stricter declaration and management rules for agricultural imports. Exporters must meet new compliance standards to maintain market access.

ASEAN Briefing

Payroll in Malaysia: Understanding Monthly Tax Deductions, EPF, and SOCSO Contributions

11/17/2025

Employers should ensure full compliance with Malaysia’s MTD, EPF, SOCSO, and EIS requirements by meeting all contribution rules, eligibility tests, and filing duties.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: As of November 2025

11/17/2025

In the first 10 months of 2025, Vietnam witnessed rises in FDI, PMI, and IIP, despite concerns over US tariffs. The US also remained Vietnam's top market for exports, generating a strong revenue of US$85.1 billion.

Middle East Briefing

Understanding Commercial Registration (CR) in Saudi Arabia

11/17/2025

A commercial registration (CR) is the essential legal foundation for operating a business in Saudi Arabia, enabling companies to contract, bank, and comply with regulations.

China Briefing

Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?

11/15/2025

The current landscape of US-China tariff rates is complex, with multiple overlapping trade measures in effect. This article explains which tariffs apply in 2025 and how they intersect.