News Across Asia - Page 94

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand-EU FTA Set for 2025: Impact on Trade and Growth

12/03/2024

The Thailand-EU Free Trade Agreement, set to be finalized by 2025, will drive economic growth by boosting trade, investment, and sustainability.

China Briefing

China Expands Access for Wholly Foreign-Owned Hospitals: 9 Cities Open for Investment

12/03/2024

China's new policy allows wholly foreign-owned hospitals in 9 key cities, aiming to modernize healthcare, attract global expertise, and meet rising demand.

India Briefing

End of the Angel Tax in India: Applicable for FY 2025-26

12/02/2024

In the Union Budget 2024, the Indian government announced the abolition of the angel tax for all investors, effective FY 2025-26, marking a pivotal shift for India's startup ecosystem.

China Briefing

Annual Confirmation for China IIT Special Additional Deductions 2025 Ending Soon

12/02/2024

The annual confirmation for Individual Income Tax (IIT) special additional deductions 2025 will end soon. Individuals, including expatriates in China, should check their eligibility for these deductions before December 31.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s iPhone 16 Ban and Apple’s Investment Dilemma

11/29/2024

Explore how Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban impacts Apple, driven by local content policies. Discover investment insights and market potential strategies.

China Briefing

Key Considerations for Entering China’s Healthcare Market

11/29/2024

The healthcare market in China presents an alluring opportunity for global investors, but it is highly regulated and fiercely competitive. We discuss key business prospects and strategic considerations for foreign investors.

China Briefing

China Opens Doors to Foreign Investment in Cell Therapy and Wholly Foreign-Owned Hospitals in Pilot Cities

11/29/2024

China has initiated a new round of foreign investment relaxation pilots in selected cities, permitting foreign investment in cell and gene therapy as well as wholly foreign-owned hospitals.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s New Internet Regulation: Decree 147/2024

11/28/2024

Vietnam's new Decree No. 147/2024 introduces stringent regulation for internet services, imposing stricter compliance on onshore and offshore providers and reshaping access, content moderation, and user data management.

India Briefing

Key Considerations for Expatriates in India: Jobs, Location Costs, and Tax

11/28/2024

We discuss some of the tax, HR, and payroll considerations for expatriates when choosing to relocate to India for work or other purposes.

China Briefing

Integration of Foreigner’s Work Permit with Social Security Card: What You Need to Know

11/28/2024

Effective December 1, 2024, foreign nationals entering China will no longer be required to obtain a physical Foreigner’s Work Permit. Instead, they can apply for an electronic social security card via a designated app.

ASEAN Briefing

North-South High-Speed Railway: Vietnam's Future in Regional Logistics

11/27/2024

Explore Vietnam's ambitious North-South High-Speed Railway, its impact on trade, economy, and ASEAN connectivity.

India Briefing

India's PAN 2.0 Project: All You Need to Know

11/27/2024

India's PAN 2.0 Project will modernize India taxpayer services with a unified portal, QR code-enabled PAN cards, and paperless processes, enhancing business compliance and operational efficiency.