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| | | | China expands visa-free transit policy from December 17, 2024, allowing eligible foreign travelers to stay up to 240 hours (10 days). The update also adds 21 ports, bringing the total to 60 across 24 provinces. | | | | | Switzerland has announced its suspension of the Most Favored Nation (MFN) status for India under their DTAA over differing interpretations on their tax treaty provisions. Starting January 1, 2025, dividend payments from Swiss entities to Indian investors will be taxed at 10 percent, up from 5 percent. | | | | | Vietnam’s solar energy market, bolstered by high potential and government support, offers foreign investors a prime opportunity to contribute to the country’s “Net Zero” goals and green energy growth. | | | | | Discover how Thailand’s 2025 global income tax changes will affect residents, expatriates, and investors. | | | | | The UAE unveiled its National Investment Strategy 2031 in early November, setting ambitious targets to double FDI to US$354 billion by 2031. The strategy opens foreign investment prospects among emerging sectors. |
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