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Navigating Thailand’s Competition Law and Merger Approval Regime for Foreign Businesses

2026-02-05
In Thailand, merger control directly influences transaction feasibility through its impact on closing timelines, valuation certainty, and post-acquisition operating freedom. Foreign acquisitions, joint ventures, and structured market entries are subject to regulatory review that determines whether capital can be deployed on schedule and whether operational integration can proceed as planned.
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An Update on Work Permit Renewal for Foreign Talent in Shenzhen

02/05/2026

Work permit renewal in Shenzhen has entered a new phase as authorities tighten age-related requirements for Category B and C foreign work permits.

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India’s Orange Economy: Creative Industries Outlook After Budget 2026

02/04/2026

India’s ‘Orange Economy’ gains policy momentum in Budget 2026. Explore opportunities across media, AVGC, live events, and creative services for foreign investors.

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Vietnam Addresses Implementation Bottlenecks Under Decree 46 on Food Safety

02/04/2026

Vietnam’s government has moved swiftly to address a series of practical difficulties emerging from the rollout of Decree No. 46/2026/ND-CP (“Decree 46”), a major new regulation implementing the Law on Food Safety.

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GCC–Portugal Relations: Strategic Engagement, Economic Ties, and Emerging Opportunities

02/05/2026

GCC–Portugal relations are deepening through steady high-level diplomacy, modest but growing trade, and rising Gulf investment into Portuguese energy, infrastructure, and tourism sectors.

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Understanding Capital Gains Treatment for Share and Asset Transfers in the Philippines

02/05/2026

In the Philippines, selling a business through a share transfer and selling it through an asset transfer fall under different tax regimes, each producing materially different exit economics.

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China-UK Relations Turn New Page with Raft of Deals Following Starmer Visit

02/04/2026

The UK is the latest in a growing list of Western countries that are seeking to reset ties with China as global geopolitical tensions threaten the stability of supply chains and investment flows.

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Tax Treatment of Vacation Rentals in Egypt: What Property Owners and Foreign Investors Need to Know

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