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In the wake of budget statements in both Hong Kong and Singapore, this session will reflect on the fiscal policy considerations currently driving policy making in both jurisdictions. Both jurisdictions have recently suggested a Domestic Minimum Tax will be introduced to respond to the OECD's BEPS 2.0 initiative. Also, asset management is a strength of both locations and the respective legal and tax frameworks continue to develop. Stay tuned with the Deloitte professionals as they discuss the overview of Hong Kong and Singapore budgets, the potential design of Domestic Minimum Tax rules, developments in the asset management sector, and GST updates.(Live presentation was aired on 29 March 2022)

Several carve-out deals have recently been announced, indicating that in the current economic context, carve-outs are proving to be an interesting option for big corporations to achieve strategic benefits and to bring value to its shareholders. In the past, companies have considered carve-outs when a part of their business is too weak or troubled to keep, or when they want to monetize it. Today, companies are increasingly seeing value in separating non-strategic business units and building a more focused portfolio. Stay tuned with our Deloitte professionals from Japan, Korea, and Taiwan as they discuss the overview of carve-out, market trends, benefits, and how you may need to address the challenges going forward.(Live presentation was aired on 24 March 2022)

Several carve-out deals have recently been announced, indicating that in the current economic context, carve-outs are proving to be an interesting option for big corporations to achieve strategic benefits and to bring value to its shareholders. In the past, companies have considered carve-outs when a part of their business is too weak or troubled to keep, or when they want to monetize it. Today, companies are increasingly seeing value in separating non-strategic business units and building a more focused portfolio. Stay tuned with our Deloitte professionals from Australia and New Zealand as they discuss the overview of carve-out, market trends, benefits, and how you may need to address the challenges going forward.(Live presentation was aired on 23 March 2022)

The Financial Secretary for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mr. Paul Chan, delivered his sixth annual budget on Wednesday, 23 February 2022. As an international financial center, the HKSAR Government has recently been rolling out a number of initiatives and tax incentives on how the city can address emerging challenges facing the pandemic and promote economic diversification for sustainable development in the future. Join our Deloitte professionals as they discuss the new Hong Kong Budget measures, capital market development, carbon neutrality, tax incentives, and domestic minimum top-up tax.(Live presentation was aired on 17 March 2022)

The digitization of indirect taxes continues to gain momentum across the region as more countries adopt or expand e-invoicing requirements. On a similar front, we continue to see adoption of rules imposing indirect taxes on the provision of electronic services by foreign service providers. This session will chart the implementation and development of these rules across the Asia Pacific region. (Live presentation was aired on 3 March 2022)

The 2022 Japan Tax Reform reflects the Japanese government's desire to look beyond the pandemic and towards sustainable economic recovery. Proposals include measures to boost consumer spending, smooth the path towards digital transformation, and to continue the reform of the Japanese Consumption Tax (JCT) system. Join our Deloitte professionals to learn more about the key proposals and how you may need to address the challenges going forward.(Live presentation was aired on 1 March 2022)

Equity compensation is a constantly expanding landscape and its role is becoming more and more important for companies in pursuit of key talents and ultimately their success. In the context of Asia Pacific, the use of equity compensation is a critical part of remunerations strategy led by mature market such as Australia and Japan, and rising generation of start-up companies such as China and India. Unsurprisingly, this is where most governments around the world continue to increase their attention on corporate governance around equity plans ensuring regulatory and tax compliance remaining high on companies' agendas. Join our Deloitte professionals as they discuss the tax and regulatory development on employer's obligation on equity compensation and tax considerations in designing the equity plan. (Live presentation was aired on 22 February 2022)

The Malaysian Government has announced a voluntary disclosure and amnesty program covering the majority of indirect taxes that are levied within the country. The program will operate for a period of nine (9) months commencing from 1 January 2022 and concluding on 30 September 2022. There are a range of benefits that accrue to participants in the program including a full waiver of applicable penalties and a partial waiver (up to 30%) of any underpaid taxes. The indirect taxes covered include Sales Tax, Service Tax, the former GST and Customs and Excise Duties. Tune in to our Deloitte professionals as they discuss the key developments and the road ahead. (Live presentation was aired on 15 February 2022)

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement (RCEP), signed on 15 November 2020, took effect on 1 January 2022 (1 February 2022 in Korea). It is the largest and most significant regional agreement concluded in terms of market size, coverage on trade and investment, and population. Apart from RCEPs, we will also discuss the increase in complexity and risks associated with FTA related origin documentation. Gain insights from our Deloitte professionals as they discuss latest updates on RCEP and the complexity and risks associated with FTA related origin documentation with highlights from Australia, China, Korea, Japan, and South East Asia. (Live presentation was aired on 10 February 2022)

India Budget 2022 will be presented in the Parliament on 1 February 2022. The Union Budget is expected to put the economy on an accelerated growth path after the impact caused by the pandemic. Amendments in the tax law to bring about sustainable growth, infrastructure investment, focus on R&D spending, nurturing incentives to the core sectors including manufacturing and services, tapping the huge experience of running captive centres are some of the priority items on the agenda of the Government as the preparation gets underway to unveil the budget. Ease of tax compliances, simplification, and digitization are the cornerstones to enhance the ease of doing business in India. With an optimistic outlook towards sustained growth, all eyes are on the announcements. Join our Deloitte professionals as they share a simple and strategic take on the India Budget 2022.(Live presentation was aired on 2 February 2022)