News Across Asia - Page 6

Middle East Briefing

Qatar Opens Industrial Design and Model Filings: What Foreign Businesses Should Know

11/06/2025

Qatar has opened industrial design and model filings under new regulations, strengthening IP protection, aligning with GCC standards, and creating new opportunities for foreign businesses in design, technology, and creative industries.

ASEAN Briefing

Exit and Restructuring Options — Closing or Converting a Malaysian Entity

11/05/2025

Explore how foreign investors can close, convert, or restructure Malaysian entities through compliant and tax-efficient options.

China Briefing

Revisions to China’s Cybersecurity Law: Strengthened Oversight and Alignment with Emerging Technologies

11/05/2025

The new amendment to - in effect January 1 - includes new AI provisions, higher penalties, and closer alignment with China’s broader data and security regulatory framework.

India Briefing

Supreme Court Clarifies Tests for Determining “Single Establishment” Under the EPF Act

11/05/2025

A recent ruling by India's Supreme Court clarifies when companies may be treated as a single establishment under the EPF Act. Businesses with shared management or resources should reassess their group structures to mitigate liability risks.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Draft Personal Income Tax Law: Key Highlights and Business Implications

11/05/2025

The Draft Law on Personal Income Tax (PIT) overhauls Vietnam’s current regime, aiming to broaden the tax base while lowering inequality.

Middle East Briefing

DIFC and JAFZA Partnership: How Dubai’s Dual-Zone Model Is Transforming Trade, Finance, and Investment in the UAE

11/05/2025

Dubai’s DIFC–JAFZA dual-zone model seamlessly connects the UAE’s leading financial and legal hub with its premier trade and logistics zone.

China Briefing

China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2025 Kicks Off in Shanghai Today

11/05/2025

CIIE 2025 is China’s largest import-focused trade event to date, featuring expanded exhibition areas and upgraded facilitation measures.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Coffee Market: A Deep Dive into Its Consumers, Challenges, and Prospects

11/05/2025

Vietnam's coffee market is experiencing significant growth and evolving consumer preferences, driven by positive export performance and demand.

China Briefing

China Further Expands the 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy to 65 Ports

11/05/2025

Effective June 12, 2025, nationals of Indonesia shall be eligible for China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy, bringing the list of eligible countries to 55.

China Briefing

China Releases Official 2026 Public Holiday Schedule

11/04/2025

In 2026, workers will be entitiled to a total of 13 days off, while the Chinese New Year break will reach a record length of nine days.

India Briefing

Navigate India's STP and EHTP Frameworks: Benefits and Registration Process

11/04/2025

Explore how India’s Software Technology Parks (STP) and Electronic Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) support export-driven software and electronics industries with fiscal incentives, simplified compliance, and scalable infrastructure.

China Briefing

China-Sweden Economic Relations: Trade, Investment, and Opportunities

11/04/2025

China and Sweden are each other’s largest trading partners in Asia and Northern Europe, with notable Swedish exports including pharmaceuticals, machinery, and transport equipment.