News Across Asia

China to Issue RMB 1 Trillion in Special Treasury Bonds to Local Governments in Q4 2023 and Q1 2024

The central government will issue RMB 1 trillion in special treasury bonds to local governments in Q4 2023 to help with disaster relief and reconstruction.

Vietnam Amends Law on Electronic Transactions: Implications for Foreign Firms

The law in Vietnam on e-transactions, issued in March 2006, exhibits some shortcomings concerning modern electronic transactions. Therefore, to promote electronic trade, the National Assembly of Vietnam in June 2023 approved the revised Law on Electronic Transactions. Here’s what this might mean for foreign firms.

Singapore Proposes New Bill to Regulate Significant Investments in Critical Entities for National Security

Singapore's proposed Significant Investments Review Bill will increase oversight of ownership changes in critical entities.

Egypt To Launch Sharia-Compliant Stock Index

China International Import Expo 2023 - Trade, Policy, and Business Opportunities

Thousands of exhibitors, Global Fortune 500 companies, and industry leaders are convening at CIIE 2023 in Shanghai in search of new business opportunities. This year, several US government officials have also participated.

Why Trump’s New York Fraud Case Matters in Beijing

China Monthly Tax Brief: October 2023

In October 2023, seven provinces and cities in China, including Beijing, Hunan, Shandong, Anhui, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Guizhou, announced pilot programs for fully digitalized e-fapiao. We discuss how companies can prepare in this month's China tax brief.

Danang Development Plan to 2030 Approved

A master plan for the development of Danang between now and 2030 has been officially approved by the Prime Minister. Here’s what’s on the agenda for Vietnam’s third-biggest city.

Dubai Announces US$67.1 Billion Budget for 2024-2026

Australian Prime Minster Albanese Visits China, Meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's visit to China, marked by active participation in the CIIE and strategic talks, emphasized the bilateral efforts to enhance trade relations and revive the diplomatic relationship between the two countries.

Dutch, Vietnam PMs Talk Trade and Investment in Hanoi

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte was in Hanoi last week talking up trade and investment between the Netherlands and Vietnam. Here’s what was achieved in his two-day stopover and how trade and investment are shaping up between these two nations.

Saudi Arabia Starts 12 Month, Multi Entry E-Visa Service