News Across Asia - Page 62

Middle East Briefing

What the UAE’s New FTA Clarification Means for Family Wealth Management and Tax Compliance

11/07/2025

The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued long-awaited guidance on the tax treatment of family wealth-management structures, addressing a grey-area under the federal corporate tax regime. The clarification provides critical certainty for family offices and foundations, shaping structuring, compliance and succession strategy in the UAE.

China Briefing

China-Germany Trade and Investment Outlook 2026: Strategic Shifts in Technology, Supply Chains, and Green Industry

11/06/2025

China and Germany are entering a new phase of pragmatic economic engagement driven by technology and sustainability. Despite geopolitical headwinds, sectors like EVs, hydrogen energy, and automation offer strong growth potential.

Vietnam Briefing

Pizza 4P’s Case Study: How Vietnam Is Becoming a Launchpad for Global F&B Brands

11/06/2025

Pizza 4P’s expansion signifies Vietnam's potential as a launchpad for global F&B brands aiming for international success.

India Briefing

Public Holidays in India 2026 and Key HR Considerations

11/06/2025

Plan ahead for India's public holidays in 2026. Understand national, gazetted, state, and restricted holidays to ensure compliant workforce and payroll planning.

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.

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.