eprivateclient took a brief look at a what has been happening in the Asia-Pacific region...

- Eddie Yue has been named as chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. He is currently deputy chief executive and replaces outgoing chief Norman Chan. The two will work together until October, when Mr Chan leaves the post.

- New tax administration law in Vietnam may affect many non-resident enterprises selling goods and services into Vietnam via digital and e-commerce business models. The law will also affect the banks and the financial sector because it will be the duty of banks and the financial sector to i...