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Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Advances Population Law to Address Demographic Shift

06/04/2025

Vietnam prepares its first Population Law and ends the two-child policy to tackle declining fertility, ageing demographics, and regional imbalances. The move signals a policy transformation aligned with socio-economic development priorities.

India Briefing

Navigating Venture Capital Investment Trends in India

06/04/2025

India’s venture capital investments rose by 40 percent in 2024 to US$13.7 billion, positioning it as the second-largest VC destination in the Asia-Pacific region. We examine the key policy reforms and technology-driven growth factors.

China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: May 2025

06/04/2025

In this monthly China tax brief for May 2025, we spotlight significant taxation policies and measures for businesses.

ASEAN Briefing

Foreign Investors Face Stricter Ownership Disclosure in Indonesia

06/04/2025

Indonesia has expanded ownership disclosure rules, requiring foreign investors to report ultimate control and maintain updated records.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Ambitions: Trends, Opportunities, and Strategic Challenges

06/04/2025

Saudi Arabia's tourism sector is expanding to luxury, eco, and cultural experiences through massive infrastructure and regulatory reforms.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s Consumer Stimulus: Impacts for Foreign Investors

06/03/2025

Indonesia’s US$1.5 billion stimulus package may shift local demand patterns, presenting potential opportunities for foreign investors to consider.

India Briefing

India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy in 2025: An Overview

06/03/2025

India’s draft Climate Finance Taxonomy aims to guide green investments, prevent greenwashing, and support its net zero 2070 target across key sectors.

China Briefing

New Rules Allow Businesses to Remove Operational Violations from Public Records

06/03/2025

Companies can now seek removal from the abnormal operations list once violations are corrected, improving their social credit.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Raises Wage Subsidies to 50 Percent for 63 Tourism-Related Jobs

06/03/2025

Saudi Arabia has expanded its wage subsidy program to cover 50 percent of salaries for 63 tourism-related occupations. This move aims to boost Saudization and empower the national workforce for Vision 2030 reforms.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Data Regulations: Part 2- Draft Decree on Data-related Activities

06/03/2025

As a part of Vietnam Briefing's series about data regulations in Vietnam, this article focuses on the draft decree that guides the management and development of different data business models in Vietnam.

Middle East Briefing

UAE-Serbia CEPA Comes into Force, Strengthening Strategic Trade and Investment Ties

06/03/2025

The UAE-Serbia CEPA came into force in May 2025, eliminating tariffs on 96 percent of goods and boosting bilateral trade and investment.

ASEAN Briefing

Transfer Pricing in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Investors

06/02/2025

Navigate Vietnam’s transfer pricing rules, strengthen compliance, and protect your foreign business from regulatory risks.