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Asia Briefing publishes articles, magazines, and guides on doing business in Asia.
It has been produced by Dezan Shira and Associates since 1999.
In 2025, China and India are pursuing a cautious but meaningful reset in relations, balancing strategic competition with pragmatic cooperation.
India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows rebounded strongly in Q1 FY 2025-26, rising 15 percent year-on-year to US$18.62 billion after a sharp dip in Q4 of FY 2024-25.
Vietnam has ended its state monopoly on gold bullion production, introducing a licensing regime that creates opportunities in bullion, jewelry, and digital platforms, while imposing strict barriers and regulatory challenges.
The UAE has strengthened its product liability regime through recent laws and executive regulations that align with international standards.
The Philippine franchise industry has become one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic consumer sectors, valued at about ₱605 billion (US$10.6 billion), equal to nearly 8 percent of national GDP.
The Shenzhen-Hong Kong 72-Hour Experience Pass is an innovative program inviting global professionals to experience career, lifestyle, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
India Reopens PLI Scheme Applications for White Goods Amid Rising Market Demand
Apple Suppliers in Vietnam: Where They Are and Why
Can China’s Sports and Fitness Industry Drive New Consumption?
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Strategic Multi-Currency Cash Management in Singapore
India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are fast emerging as the engines of the country’s next growth wave. For foreign investors, these...
India’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are poised to play a defining role in driving the country’s economic trajectory. This...
Foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in China must treat tax health as a competitive advantage—not just a compliance...
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Strategic Multi-Currency Cash Management in Singapore
Weighing Risks and Returns: Cambodia’s Capital Gains Tax Is Fully in Force
Choosing the Right Industrial Parks in Malaysia for Foreign Manufacturing
Franchising in the Philippines for Foreign Investors
Profit Repatriation in Vietnam: Key Strategies for Investors
Importing Into the Philippines: Customs Valuation, AEO, and FTA Strategy
As interest in sports and fitness grows across China, the government is harnessing the industry's potential as a driver of new domestic consumption. We look at the latest trends, policy initiatives, and investment opportunities in the burgeoning sector.
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
October Golden Week 2025 in China: Holiday Schedule, Pay Rules, and HR Tips
How to Smoothly Transition to eMPF: A Checklist for Employers
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
New Guidelines on Handling Sensitive Personal Data in China in Effect November 1
Accessing the RCEP via China – Strategies for European Companies
India has reopened the application window for the PLI Scheme for White Goods, inviting fresh and existing manufacturers of AC and LED components to apply from September 15 to October 14, 2025.
Registering a Pharmaceutical Company in India: How to Obtain CDSCO & Drug License Approvals
India's GST Overhaul: What Goods Become Cheaper and What Gets Costlier
How Indian Businesses Can Set Up in the UAE (2025 Guide)
India Expands Fast-Track Merger Framework: What It Means for Investors
Why the Middle East is Emerging as a Top Destination for Indian Outbound Investment
Where the Jobs Are in 2025: Hiring Trends Across India
Apple’s suppliers in Vietnam manufacture a range of goods. Here’s where their suppliers in Vietnam are and why they’re there.
Vietnamese Coffee Market: A Deep Dive into Its Consumers, Challenges, and Prospects
Foreign Food Chains Thrive in Vietnam’s Growing F&B Market
Hanoi Issues Guidance on Work Permit Procedures for Foreign Employees
Ending Monopoly: Vietnam's Gold Market Opens to Private Players
Global Minimum Tax Implementation in Vietnam: Key Features of Decree 236
Understanding Vietnam’s New Environmental Criteria for Green Investment Projects
UAE Resolution 24 of 2025 allows companies to combine Chairman and CEO roles under strict safeguards, with 75% independent boards.
Opportunities for Chinese Businesses in the UAE: Trade, Tech, and Energy
Hong Kong and Jordan Sign Comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA)
A Guide to Product Liability in the UAE: Laws, Responsibilities, and Compliance Strategies
Steps to Set Up a Business in Egypt’s Public Free Zones
Middle East M&A Activity Grows in H1 2025 Despite Global Slowdown
How to Launch a Startup in Saudi Arabia: Navigating the Legal and Regulatory Landscape