News Across Asia

Shrimp Farming in Vietnam: Opportunities for Foreign Firms

Despite their small size, shrimp have become big business in Vietnam. In this article, we take a broad overview of the sector and where foreign investors may find the most lucrative opportunities.

Saudi Arabia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Injects New Capital Into China’s Middle East Development

Getting Regionally Prepared For The Middle East’s New Tax Regimes

Status of India’s Digital Competition Law

The government appointed CDCL panel is examining the need for an ex-ante regulatory mechanism for the Indian digital market. We discuss the implications for the prevailing antitrust regime in India.

2023 Chinese Visa Application Guidelines

From January 8, 2023, China resumed the issuance of passports for Chinese citizens, ordinary visas and residence permits for foreigners, as well as tourist visa exemption for short-term travelers.

Investing in Greater Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia's capital, Greater Kuala Lumpur, offers investors a vibrant business center, competitive costs, and robust technology ecosystem.

Vietnam’s Strategy to Attract and Develop Talent

Vietnam’s skilled labor force has been a key point of interest for foreign firms of late. This is on the back of a strong push from the Vietnamese government toward developing the country’s high-tech industries, semiconductors in particular. It’s with this in mind that the Vietnam Briefing looks at how Vietnam plans to develop its workforce.

India Holds Auction for 20 Blocks of Critical Minerals, Including Lithium and Graphite

Following regulatory changes, India will seek bids for 20 blocks of critical minerals. Mining, mineral processing, and production of lithium, graphite, and REE are key to critical sectors like renewables, gigafactories, pharma, electronics, telecom, and defense.

Q&A: How to Apply for the GBA IIT Subsidy in Dongguan City

Dongguan sets deadlines for applying Greater Bay Area Individual Income Tax Subsidy (GBA IIT subsidy) for 2020-2022.

Vietnam’s National Green Growth Strategy: Unpacked

Last week, Vietnam released its Resource Mobilisation Plan (RMP) for the Just Energy Transition Partnership it formed last year. But the RMP is just one pillar of a multifaceted approach to Vietnam’s green energy transition, in this article Vietnam briefing looks at one other: the National Strategy on Green Growth Strategy.

Malaysia’s Budget 2024: Impact for Individuals

Malaysia's 2024 budget brings forth structural alterations that will notably impact businesses and individuals.

Russian President Putin Visits Saudi Arabia and the UAE; Talks With Iran: The Political, Trade and Development Dynamics