Tax Reform in the Philippines, Aadhaar Card for Expats in India – Asia Investment Brief

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ASEAN BRIEFING

The Philippines’ New Tax Reform Package Approved

The Philippines’ much awaited tax reform package or Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) was signed into law recently, paving the way for a simpler and fairer tax regime in the country.

INDIA BRIEFING

The Aadhaar Card in India: What Expatriates Need to Know

The Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by the federal body – Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) – to all residents of India, as directed by the Aadhaar Act, 2016. It contains biometric information – thumb print and iris scan. Thus, the Aadhaar number serves as a universal proof of identity and address – but does not equate to Indian citizenship.

RUSSIA BRIEFING

Russia-China Trade Corridor Volumes Push Ahead of EU Nations

With Russia-China trade set to reach €70 billion this year and showing growth of around 30 percent, it is prescient to examine how this compares with other nations, including those of the European Union.

SILK ROAD BRIEFING

Central Asian States Create New C5+1 Consulting Group

The Central Asian states of Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan have grouped together with Afghanistan in what is known as the 5+1. These countries all share borders with Afghanistan, and effectively encircle the country.

VIETNAM BRIEFING

Planting the Seed: A Guide to Vietnamese Agriculture

Vietnam has progressed to become the world’s fifth largest exporter of agro-food commodities including aquatic products, rice, coffee, tea, cashews, black pepper, rubber, and cassava according to a World Bank report released in 2016. However, while increasing its stature as a global exporter, the quality of growth in the sector overall remains low.


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