News Across Asia

Bac Ninh Master Plan for 2021 to 2030 Approved

Bac Ninh has become a hive of manufacturing in recent years and is still drawing huge investments from foreign firms. In this light, the Vietnam Briefing takes a look at what key decision-makers have planned for the future of the province.

China’s Revised Measures for the Administration and Registration of Formula Foods for Special Medical Purposes

China has unveiled a set of revised measures governing the administration and registration of formula foods for special medical purposes, effective January 1, 2024. These changes mark significant updates to the registration mechanism, responsibility system, and penalties in place.

Renewable Energy Manufacturing Potential in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia has the potential to be a global leader in renewable manufacturing while simultaneously achieving its economic growth targets.

Greater Bay Area Preferential IIT Subsidy for Foreign Talent in 2023/24

Zhuhai's application deadline is January 5, 2024. Zhaoqing will close applications on January 20, 2024. Guangzhou's application will end on February 29, 2024. Jiangmen and Zhongshan's applications are yet to start.

Saudi Mutual Fund Opens Doors to Chinese Investors for the First Time

India’s Industry and Trade Promotion Body Releases Year-End Report for 2023

DPIIT, India's trade & industry promotion body, highlights key schemes and economic milestones that facilitate the country's foreign investment climate, including support for export-oriented production, reduction of compliances, expanding the industrial base, and financing for startups and MSMEs.

Social Average Salary in China: An Explainer

In this article we explains what social average salary means, its composition, and why is it important in payroll calculation in China.

Vietnamese New Year 2024: How to Prepare Your Business

Vietnam Briefing offers a basic understanding of the Vietnamese New Year or Tet including customary practices that businesses should be aware of.

Promising Sectors for Investments in Malaysia’s Economic Corridors

Malaysia’s economic corridors offer foreign businesses ample opportunities to invest in sectors that have transformed the country into a leading economic power in Southeast Asia.

Saudi Arabia and Indonesia Collaborate to Elevate the Assurance of Halal Products

Key Points in the Application of Chinese Labor Laws to Foreign Employees

Foreign employee management has become one of the top concerns for many companies. In this article, we introduce the "special features" that apply to foreign employees in labor relations management.

India's Antitrust Regulator CCI Circulates Draft Rules on Determining Company Turnover

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is inviting feedback on the proposed rules for calculating company turnover/income from December 22, 2023, to January 12, 2024. Comments must be submitted by completing the form exclusively available on the CCI website.