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China Briefing
Hong Kong’s First Comprehensive Cybersecurity Law: Key Requirements Under the Critical Infrastructure Protection Ordinance
June 19, 2025
A new landmark piece of legislation seeks to to protect essential services in Hong Kong from cyber threats by requiring operators of critical infrastructure to implement robust cybersecurity measures.
India Briefing
Karnataka Notifies Peenya as Special Investment Region to Boost Industrial Growth
June 19, 2025
On June 11, 2025, Karnataka designated Bengaluru’s Peenya Industrial Area as its 18th Special Investment Region (SIR), authorizing KIADB to lead governance, infrastructure upgrades, and investment promotion in a major MSME hub.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Government Extends 2% VAT Reduction on Specific Goods and Services till End of 2026
June 19, 2025
The Vietnam government has agreed to extend the 2 percent VAT reduction on specific goods and services till the end of 2026.
ASEAN Briefing
Malaysia Expands SST from July 1: What Businesses Should Know
June 16, 2025
Malaysia’s SST expands on July 1, 2025, with new taxes on services and goods — here’s what businesses must do to stay compliant.
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China Briefing
Hong Kong’s First Comprehensive Cybersecurity Law: Key Requirements Under the Critical Infrastructure Protection Ordinance
June 19, 2025A new landmark piece of legislation seeks to to protect essential services in Hong Kong from cyber threats by requiring operators of critical infrastructure to implement robust cybersecurity measures.
India Briefing
Karnataka Notifies Peenya as Special Investment Region to Boost Industrial Growth
June 19, 2025On June 11, 2025, Karnataka designated Bengaluru’s Peenya Industrial Area as its 18th Special Investment Region (SIR), authorizing KIADB to lead governance, infrastructure upgrades, and investment promotion in a major MSME hub.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Government Extends 2% VAT Reduction on Specific Goods and Services till End of 2026
June 19, 2025The Vietnam government has agreed to extend the 2 percent VAT reduction on specific goods and services till the end of 2026.
ASEAN Briefing
Malaysia Expands SST from July 1: What Businesses Should Know
June 16, 2025Malaysia’s SST expands on July 1, 2025, with new taxes on services and goods — here’s what businesses must do to stay compliant.
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