Asia Briefing

#Shanghai has the highest monthly #MinimumWage at two thousand seven hundred forty renminbi, while #Beijing leads hourly at twenty-seven point seven. Thirty-one regions exceed the two thousand #Renminbi threshold. Dive deeper here 👇🏻 https://t.co/ob5LovbxEu https://t.co/hEDjFU1tRY

Vietnam’s new #Blockchain platform #NDAChain brings traceability & transparency to national infrastructure—from logistics to education. A bold step toward trusted #DigitalGovernance. Learn how it could drive innovation and investment ⤵️ https://t.co/oTH7JgM0ku https://t.co/H45O38JIqA

From February twenty-first two thousand twenty-five, Singapore’s #GlobalInvestorProgram requires family offices to invest at least fifty million #Singapore dollars in approved equities. Real estate trusts and business trusts are excluded. See more ⤵️ https://t.co/kmOC5XxKcL https://t.co/Dq5mK2LvYc

Reverse flipping is reshaping #IndianStartups ecosystem. With Meesho, Flipkart, Razorpay & others shifting entities back to India, supported by fast-track reforms & strong #IPOMarkets, #DomesticListings are on the rise. Stay compliant ⤵️ https://t.co/ke55wVnvg6 https://t.co/VfIIt0wI4x

#VietnamDisasterUpdate Aug 26: Floods left 7 dead & caused major losses: 81,500 ha rice, 4,500 ha crops, 1,690 ha aquaculture flooded; ~2,000 livestock lost; infra & power cuts hit 1.6M. Impact on #Agriculture, #SupplyChains & #Utilities. Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/D7fFTgPueD https://t.co/AzirzAxJim

#Digital marketplaces selling to Indonesian users must keep detailed vendor transaction records and share them with #Tax authorities. Some platforms are designated as value-added tax collectors to ensure compliance. Get the latest updates ⤵️ https://t.co/b3a2OyagNZ https://t.co/TqdOa8PTdo

New Publication: India's Emerging Enterprises – Charting the Next Decade of SME Growth #IndiaSMEs are driving Ecommerce, digital trade, innovative financing & workforce development — boosting #Sustainability and #GlobalCompetitiveness. Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/Qzk9BvIirB

Trump reinstates 25% tariffs on all #Steel & #AluminumImports worldwide from Mar 12, 2025. The move ends exemptions, with #VietnamExports hit as aluminum rises 10%→25%, while steel stays at 25%. A major shift in #USTariffs & #TradePolicy. Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/HDPabpddZz https://t.co/G3xFRQUJMM

US customs base rates on #IndianExports in 2024 averaged 2–3% under MFN, but varied—dairy 1.54%, cereals & spices 3.1%, processed foods 4.67%, while tobacco faced 201.15%. A key factor shaping #TradeCompetitiveness. Stay informed ⤵️ https://t.co/qCukFh1ZtR https://t.co/nkLy2wrTHS

Malaysia’s 2026–2030 plan pairs major public spending with #Tax, #Labor, and industry reforms. It targets growth in #Semiconductors, digital infrastructure & clean energy. See the latest updates 👇🏻 https://t.co/nIzvZRxEA4 https://t.co/HjOudsyYPK

#ForeignInvestors entering #Indonesia must choose between a #PTPMA or a representative office. PT PMA allows company operations with foreign ownership, while a rep office enables market study without revenue booking. Discover more 👇🏻 https://t.co/xIAQN4K1ak https://t.co/LBjLeyYy8R

#TyphoonKajiki, matching #TyphoonYagi’s record strength, was 145 km east of #HaTinh at 7 a.m. Aug 25 with winds of 150–166 mph. Moving WNW at 20 kph, its 200 km wind field is already impacting north-central provinces. Stay updated with #VietnamWeather ⤵️ https://t.co/s7xdzrOFRr https://t.co/5oVtSOVtfU

China’s #LandmarkPIPL case tests cross-border data rules. Courts clarify what counts as valid consent and “necessary” processing. Foreign firms should review #Privacy and #Compliance to keep pace with evolving #PIPL rules. Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/isxzWfR3ab https://t.co/lYLr3X7vlR

In Vietnam, securing #TaxIncentives is only the start—keeping them demands strict compliance. Authorities closely monitor capital injections and environmental, labor, and social insurance duties. Stay updated👇🏻 https://t.co/O3a4J8bkZl https://t.co/R4jvadSoss

Section 195 of India’s #IncomeTaxAct mandates #TDS on payments to #NonResidents — covering interest, dividends, royalties, capital gains & more. Applies to all payers, even without taxable presence in India. Stay compliant, avoid risks. Stay compliant ⤵️ https://t.co/x09chu9oBs

#HongKong’s F&B market is among the world’s most liberal, backed by #ZeroTariffs, minimal licensing, and strong logistics. 2024 exports hit HK$46.5B, with re-exports over 84%. Tap into Asia’s premier import hub ⤵️ https://t.co/AGTqplJV0m https://t.co/7skHExK3RN

#Hanoi police urge residents & visitors to use #PublicTransport during #NationalDay, highlighting buses, #MetroLine2A & #MetroLine3, plus walking routes around #BaDinhSquare. Follow security guidance to ensure safe, smooth events. Follow for more ⤵️ https://t.co/0yugzi1Ffm https://t.co/UHZznd83AN

#Singaporean family offices grew from ~400 in 2020 to 2,000+ by 2024, driven by stability, regulation & #Tax perks. New 2025 rules tighten oversight after money laundering cases, raising #Compliance standards. See more ⤵️ https://t.co/uEFxGsTqto https://t.co/4uIB9XGUvA

India officially notified the #IncomeTaxAct2025 on Aug 22. The law, replacing the 1961 Act, modernizes & streamlines direct taxes. With presidential assent secured, it takes effect Apr 1, 2026, marking a major step in #TaxReform. Stay compliant ⤵️ https://t.co/7g7Eud6AKs https://t.co/T0IE37pT4E

#VietnamInvestorVisa system is capital-based with 4 tiers (DT1–DT4). While DT4 is most used by #SmallInvestors, its 1-year limit and lack of options for portfolio investors highlight gaps. A proposed #GoldenVisa may offer a better solution. Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/EzsP3rpBDl https://t.co/tz0Yb810B3