News Across Asia - Page 94

ASEAN Briefing

Supporting Families: Indonesia's New Law on Maternity and Paternity Leave

06/27/2024

Indonesia's new draft legislation aims to extend maternity leave to six months to combat child stunting and enhance family health.

India Briefing

GST Council's 53rd Meeting: Key Recommendations

06/26/2024

The 53rd GST Council meeting held on June 22, 2024 recommended several measures to lessen the tax and legal burdens on taxpayers in India and facilitate trade. These recommendations will be implemented once the relevant circulars, notifications, or law amendments are issued, which will have legal force.

China Briefing

Investing in China’s Wearable Medical Devices Market: Trends and Opportunities

06/26/2024

We provide an overview of China's wearable medical devices industry and deliver insights on emerging market trends and investment opportunities.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Considers Raising Excise Tax for Alcohol, Sweetened Beverages, Tobacco

06/26/2024

We discuss the Ministry of Finance's proposal to hike the Vietnam excise tax rates for alcohol, sugary drinks, and tobacco products and how this policy shift could impact consumer facing businesses.

ASEAN Briefing

Income Tax Exemptions on Export Revenues from Indonesian Natural Resources

06/26/2024

Explore Indonesia's GR 22/2024 regulation offering tax exemptions for natural resource exporters.

India Briefing

FDI in India FY 2023-24: Top State and Sector Beneficiaries

06/26/2024

We discuss which Indian states and sectors received the most foreign direct investment (FDI) in FY 2023-24 and explain key trends observed. Overall, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka remained top destinations while computer software and hardware and the services remained top sector beneficiaries.

Middle East Briefing

Investing in the UAE: Opportunities in Sharjah’s Education Sector

06/26/2024

Investing in Sharjah's education sector offers strategic benefits due to its prime location, diverse population, business-friendly environment, and robust infrastructure.

Vietnam Briefing

Apple’s Production Strategy in Vietnam

06/25/2024

Apple's significant investments in production and the expansion of its local supplier base in Vietnam will influence the country’s economic development, positioning it prominently in the region’s high-tech manufacturing sector. Here is Apple's updated Vietnam supplier list for 2024.

China Briefing

Maternity Leave in China: A Complete Guide

06/25/2024

In this article, we explore the duration of maternity leave in China’s major provinces, delve into the complexity of maternity allowance management, and highlight considerations specific to foreign female employees.

Middle East Briefing

Investing in Abu Dhabi’s Healthcare Sector

06/25/2024

Abu Dhabi is taking significant strides to bolster its healthcare sector capacity, presenting lucrative opportunities for investors.

ASEAN Briefing

Accelerating Connectivity: The Thailand-China Railway Project

06/24/2024

Explore the Thailand-China Railway Project and its role in enhancing regional connectivity and economic integration, part of the broader Belt and Road Initiative.

India Briefing

India's BIS Introduces Two New EV Safety Standards

06/24/2024

The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) has announced two new quality standards to improve performance and safety of EVs in various categories.