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India Briefing
Investing in Tamil Nadu: Manufacturing Outlook and Opportunities
04/22/2024India Briefing profiles the manufacturing sector in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, and explores its appeal for foreign investment.
ASEAN Briefing
Formalized Flexible Work Arrangements to Be Introduced in Singapore from December 2024
04/21/2024Singapore is set to implement new guidelines requiring all employers to have a formal process in place for workers to request flexible work arrangements, starting December 2024.
Middle East Briefing
Saudi Arabia Directs Enterprises to Submit VAT Returns for March and Q1 2024
04/21/2024As Saudi Arabia's tax regulator reminds businesses to file their VAT returns on time, we take note of key timelines and the filing mechanism.
China Briefing
China Announces Industrial Equipment Upgrading Action Plan
04/19/2024China announced an ambitious action plan for industrial equipment upgrading, which aims to drive technological innovation and economic growth through extensive investment and regulatory support. We highlight the key details and takeaways from the plan.
ASEAN Briefing
Lawrence Wong's Visit Boosts Singapore-Germany Relations
04/19/2024Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong recently concluded a visit to Germany. The visit focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and addressing global challenges.
ASEAN Briefing
Understanding Personal Data Protection in Singapore
04/18/2024The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) provides baseline protection for personal data in Singapore.
China Briefing
China to Relax Foreign Ownership Limits in Value-Added Telecommunication Services
04/18/2024China has launched a pilot program in specific regions to relax foreign ownership restrictions on certain value-added telecommunication services. The program aims to attract foreign investment and boost market activity.
Middle East Briefing
Dubai Introduces New Judicial Authority to Resolve Conflicts Between DIFC and Local Courts
04/18/2024Dubai has introduced a new judicial authority to address jurisdictional conflicts between DIFC Courts and local judicial bodies, with the goal of streamlining legal proceedings.
China Briefing
China’s Economy Expands 5.3% in Q1 2024
04/17/2024China's GDP expanded 5.3% in Q1 2024 thanks to strong manufacturing and services output, setting the country on track to reach its annual growth target.
India Briefing
India Identifies List of 30 Critical Minerals: Economic Implications
04/17/2024India has released a list of 30 critical minerals crucial for its energy transition and development of frontier industries. The move is aligned with global efforts to ensure stability in the supply chain of these critical minerals.
China Briefing
China's Draft Certification Standards for Cross-Border Personal Information Transfer (Updated)
04/17/2024China's standards committee has begun soliciting feedback on standards for third-party agencies to certify companies for personal information export.
China Briefing
Cross-Border Data Transfer - New Measures Clarify Security Review Requirements
04/17/2024China has released long-awaited measures detailing requirements for security assessments for transferring data out of the country.