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We are excited to announce that our "Doing Business in Asia" websites has surpassed 1 million visits! 🎉 🎉🎉 We thank all our users in business communities around the world for trusting us as your go-to resource for navigating Asia’s dynamic markets. If you’ve used our portal, we’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for additional content. For everyone else that may be exploring doing business in Asia, check out our 6 free Doing Business portals. Each country-focused portal provides vital economic, geographic, and regulatory insights for investors, managers, and expats aiming to succeed in new Asian markets. Explore a wealth of searchable topics, spotlight articles, news updates, factsheets, tools, and multimedia resources via our Doing Business in Asia portals: 🇨🇳 China: https://ow.ly/N8fM50ToRyI 🇮🇳 India: https://ow.ly/7bwS50ToRyH 🇻🇳 Vietnam: https://ow.ly/ob3h50ToRyG 🇮🇩 Indonesia: https://ow.ly/Qzeg50ToRyK 🇸🇬 Singapore: https://ow.ly/S41L50ToRyE 🇭🇰 Hong Kong: https://ow.ly/H6bp50ToRyJ #AsiaBriefing #BusinessInsights #AsiaBusiness #AsiaEconomy #InternationalBusiness #BusinessGuidance #DoingBusiness #DoingBusinessInAsia

India's economic outlook for 2025-2026 shows moderate growth amid challenges, presenting opportunities for foreign investors in key industries. India is projected to grow at 6.4-6.6% GDP in 2025-2026, despite inflation impacting consumption. The fiscal deficit target allows for higher government spending. Strategic sectors like manufacturing, green energy, tech, and healthcare remain promising for investment, though challenges persist. Delve into India’s economic outlook in 2025: https://ow.ly/M9te50UyB1g #AsiaBriefing #IndiaBriefing #IndiaEconomy #EconomicGrowth #ForeignInvestment #GDPGrowth #EconomicOutlook

Guide to Corporate Taxation and Compliance in China 2025 - compiled by experts from Dezan Shira & Associates - is out now and available for free download! Taxation in China impacts all business aspects, with non-compliance leading to penalties and reputational harm. The evolving regulatory landscape and complex requirements make tax compliance challenging for companies operating in the country. In this edition, we provide: 🔹An Overview of Corporate Taxation in China 🔹Insights into China’s Major Corporate Taxes 🔹Prominent Trends and Best Practices 📌 Download our publication here: https://ow.ly/Vrb150UyzTG #AsiaBriefing #ChinaBriefing #CorporateTaxation #TaxCompliance #Taxation2025 #BusinessRegulations #ChinaFinance

Singaporean travelers planning to visit South Korea are exempt from the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) requirement until the end of 2025. This initiative is part of a broader effort to encourage tourism and strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. Singapore joins several other countries benefiting from this exemption, reflecting South Korea’s strategy to make travel seamless for its valued partners. Tap into the ETA exemption extension for Singaporeans travelling to South Korea: https://ow.ly/YR0e50UwlqW #AsiaBriefing #ASEANBriefing #KoreaTourism #SingaporeTravelers #BilateralRelations #TravelExemptions #SoutheastAsiaTravel

Starting December 1, 2024, China will integrate the Foreigner’s Work Permit into the social security card. This integration will streamline processes by embedding work permit information directly into the social security card, offering enhanced convenience for foreign nationals working and residing in China. The application processes for work visas remain unchanged. For more details, read our latest article by Fuki Fu, Manager, Human Resources and Payroll Services at Dezan Shira & Associates: https://ow.ly/1WU550UhP2I #AsiaBriefing #ChinaBriefing #WorkPermit #SocialSecurity #HumanResources #VisaRegulations #ChinaEmployment

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China has made significant strides in advancing corporate sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices in recent years. On December 17, 2024, China’s Ministry of Finance launched voluntary Corporate Sustainability Disclosure Standards to align national reporting with global practices and create a unified sustainability framework for businesses. Delve into the newly introduced sustainability disclosure standards in China in our article: https://ow.ly/kZPN50UxbAQ #AsiaBriefing #ChinaBriefing #CorporateSustainability #ESGPractices #EnvironmentalGovernance #SustainableBusiness

Companies setting up manufacturing in Vietnam must follow wage regulations and overtime policies for legal compliance and operational efficiency. Understanding wage and overtime regulations is vital for businesses in Vietnam to calculate labor costs accurately. With comparatively low wages, Vietnam remains an attractive manufacturing destination, particularly for companies seeking alternatives to higher-cost regions like China. We provide an overview of overtime regulations and compensations in Vietnam: https://ow.ly/UBwf50UvMsB #AsiaBriefing #VietnamBriefing #OvertimeRegulations #WorkplaceCompliance #BusinessInVietnam #LaborRightsVietnam #VietnamBusinessGuide

Get essential insights on anti-corruption compliance at the 12th EMEA Anti-Corruption Compliance Summit 2025! Join over 150 delegates from global companies as they explore the latest strategies, challenges, and best practices in anti-corruption. Key discussions will cover improving compliance programs, managing third-party risks, handling investigations, and advancing data privacy and cybersecurity. Attendees will also delve into fraud risk assessments, sanctions, anti-money laundering compliance, and effective strategies for promoting ethical business conduct. 📌 For more info about the event and registration, please see here: https://ow.ly/h1TS50UxOsJ #AsiaBriefing #EMEASummit #AntiCorruption #AntiCorruptionComplianceSummit2025

India is considering easing forex payment rules for domestic companies availing Special Economic Zone (SEZ) services. Currently, Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) companies must buy foreign exchange for SEZ services, incurring 3 percent conversion costs and facing regulatory hurdles, particularly affecting critical sectors such as defense and space. Here's a breakdown of the key details: https://ow.ly/eKMy50UwlsS #AsiaBriefing #IndiaBriefing #IndiaEconomy #SEZ #DTA #EconomicReform #ForexPolicy #RegulatoryChallenges