News Across Asia - Page 62

China Briefing

China Company Law Follow-Up: Rules Clarified on Use of Reserve Funds, Non-Monetary Capital Contributions

07/15/2025

China’s Ministry of Finance has clarified compliance procedures for using reserve funds to offset losses and making capital contributions through non-monetary assets, with implications for financial reporting, compliance procedures, and fund management.

India Briefing

Apple’s Contract Manufacturers and Component Suppliers in India

07/15/2025

Apple is reportedly planning to expand its partnership with Tata Group to manage iPhone and MacBook repairs in India. We note major contract manufacturers of Apple products in India and list their locations and investment scope.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Opens Stock Market to GCC Residents

07/15/2025

Saudi Arabia has opened its investment market to individual residents of the UAE and other GCC countries.

ASEAN Briefing

Beyond Call Centers: The Rise of High-Value IT-BPM Services in the Philippines

07/14/2025

Finance, legal, IT, and analytics are driving the Philippines’ shift beyond call centers into high-value IT-BPM services for investors.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Offers Corporate Tax Fine Waiver: Relief Measures Explained

07/14/2025

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has announced a conditional waiver of AED 10,000 for late corporate tax registration.

China Briefing

High-Temperature Allowance in China: FIEs’ Compliance Checklist

07/14/2025

This article provides a comprehensive guide for foreign invested enterprises (FIEs) on China’s high-temperature allowance system, including eligibility rules, payment methods, tax treatment, and regional variations.

ASEAN Briefing

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2025 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

07/14/2025

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2025 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.

ASEAN Briefing

Understanding Thailand’s Foreign Business Act: Restricted Sectors and Workarounds

07/11/2025

Thailand’s Foreign Business Act sets foreign ownership limits and outlines which sectors are restricted with legal entry options available.

India Briefing

India Pursues Strategic BRICS Partnerships as US Tariff Tensions Rise

07/11/2025

As US tariff threats resurface under Trump, Indian exporters face growing trade risks—particularly due to BRICS ties. India Briefing analyzes sector-wise impacts and how India is navigating between global alliances and evolving US trade policies.

ASEAN Briefing

Withholding Tax in Thailand: Guide for Foreign Service Providers

07/11/2025

Foreign service providers should review Thailand’s withholding tax rules, DTA benefits, and compliance steps to avoid unnecessary exposure.

Vietnam Briefing

Ho Chi Minh City’s New Master Plan: Six Urban Zones, One Mega-City Vision

07/11/2025

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), the economic heart of Vietnam and the primary business hub of the southern region, is entering a new development phase with a revised master plan that introduces six functional urban zones.

China Briefing

China-Malaysia Closer Economic Ties and Opportunities

07/11/2025

China has been Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 15 consecutive years. With its advantageous geographical location, lower transit costs, and favorable trade policies, Malaysia has increasingly become an ideal hub for Chinese investments.