News Across Asia - Page 65

Middle East Briefing

UAE-Serbia CEPA Expected to Boost UAE GDP by US$351 Million by 2032

10/07/2024

The UAE-Serbia CEPA will eliminate up to 96 percent of customs tariffs across several categories, setting a new standard for trade partnerships outside WTO frameworks.

Middle East Briefing

UAE VAT Exemptions: Impact on Crypto and Investment Firms

10/07/2024

From November 15, 2024, businesses in the UAE, including cryptocurrency firms and investment funds, will benefit from new VAT exemptions.

China Briefing

China-Kazakhstan: Bilateral Trade and Investment Profile

10/04/2024

China-Kazakhstan bilateral trade and investment have seen significant growth in recent years. Joint development projects in renewable energy, such as natural gas pipelines, solar, and wind power, have also been expanding.

China Briefing

China-Greece Economic Relations: Trade and Investment Highlights

10/04/2024

China and Greece have significantly strengthened their bilateral relations in recent years, expanding cooperation in trade and investment.

China Briefing

China-Brazil Economic Ties: Trade, Investment, and Opportunities

10/04/2024

This article explores the economic ties between China and Brazil in trade and investment, highlighting potential opportunities for investors from both countries.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Visa Costs: What You Need to Know

10/04/2024

Vietnam's visa costs change regularly. Here is an updated list of Vietnam visa costs and types of visas issued for 2024.

ASEAN Briefing

Vietnam's Public Holidays for 2025

10/03/2024

ASEAN Briefing outlines Vietnam public holidays for 2025. This is a comprehensive list of those holidays.

Vietnam Briefing

Proposed Vietnam Industrial Classification System Prioritizes Green Economy

10/03/2024

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is inviting public comments on a draft decision from the Prime Minister regarding the establishment of a new Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification System (VSIC). A key feature of this system is the inclusion of a National Green Economy framework, aimed at promoting sustainable practices in Vietnam's industrial sectors.

China Briefing

Renegotiating Long-Term Commercial Contracts for Greater Cost Savings

10/03/2024

All long-term commercial contracts that represent significant and fixed costs for a business are suitable for renegotiation, which can lead to significant savings and greater resilience.

ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia’s Family Office Incentives: A Challenge to Singapore?

10/03/2024

Malaysia introduces family office incentives in the FCSFZ, offering benefits that could compete with Singapore’s established financial hub.

Middle East Briefing

UAE’s New Organizational Framework to Combat Financial Crimes

10/03/2024

Amending its organizational framework to combat financial crimes, the UAE has established the NAMLCFTC, which replaces the Executive Office of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).

Middle East Briefing

Navigating Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law and Regulatory Framework

10/03/2024

Saudi Arabia's Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), effective September 14, 2024, requires organizations to follow comprehensive guidelines from the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) to ensure data privacy compliance.