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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.
China’s maternity and baby market is being reshaped by a fundamental shift from volume to value: despite births falling to a record-low 7.92 million in 2025, per-child spending and premiumization are driving roughly seven percent annual growth.
‘Vietnam’s New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide’, the latest publication from Vietnam Briefing and supported by Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available for free download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
Business restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, automation, cost optimization, and changing market conditions frequently require employers to reorganize their workforce.
Understand UAE notice period rules under the Labour Law, including standard notice periods, probation rules, resignation, termination, payment in lieu of notice, and employer compliance considerations.
New Interim Provisions resolve the legal ambiguity around hiring over-age workers in China, but compliance demands more than understanding the framework.
Since its introduction in 2020, Singapore’s Variable Capital Company (VCC) regime has expanded the fund structuring options available to investment managers, family offices, and private capital investors, establishing platforms in Singapore.
Bihar Repeals Shops and Establishments Act: Will Other States Follow Through?
Direct Share Transfers in Vietnam: Capital Gains Tax Rules
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
India Gratuity Rules 2026-27: Calculation, Tax Treatment, Employer Compliance
Where to Invest in China in 2026 and Beyond: A Guide for Foreign Investors
India’s new tax regime shifts compliance to system-driven execution, requiring integrated processes, continuous monitoring, and...
This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by Dezan Shira & Associates, a specialist...
Vietnam’s manufacturing industry has transformed from a low-cost assembly hub into a key part of global supply chains. Aimed at...
This publication equips foreign investors with practical insights into labor trends, regulatory shifts, and risk management strategies...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Foreign investors undertaking direct share transfers in Vietnam should assess tax treatment, transaction sequencing, and registration requirements.
Payroll Due Diligence and Integration Following a Singapore Acquisition
When Business Expansion in Indonesia Triggers Additional Corporate Compliance Requirements
How Singapore's Double Taxation Agreements Can Reduce Withholding Taxes on Cross-Border Investments
Is a Variable Capital Company the Right Fund Structure for Your Singapore Investment Platform?
Using a Labuan Company Alongside a Malaysian Sdn Bhd
Understanding HGB Land Rights and Other Land Titles for Foreign Investors in Indonesia
China's maternity and baby market is shifting from volume to value. In Part I of this two-part series, we cover the demographics, policy landscape, and market structure foreign brands and investors need to understand before entering.
How to Hire Over-Age Workers in China: A Practical Guide for HR and In-House Counsel (Part II)
Where to Invest in China in 2026 and Beyond: A Guide for Foreign Investors
China’s Customs Voluntary Disclosure System: Penalty Exemptions for Import and Export Enterprises
SAMR's Extraterritorial M&A Review: Five Enforcement Trends Foreign Deal Teams Must Prepare For
How to Prepare Audit-Ready Financial Statements in Hong Kong
Shanghai’s Offshore Finance Plan: What It Covers and Why It Matters
Bihar has repealed its Shops and Establishments Act, 2025, replacing it with the Bihar OSHWC Rules, 2025. The move aims to align the state's labor laws with the central government's four labor codes.
Employee Compensation During Layoffs, Retrenchment, and Business Restructuring in India
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
India Gratuity Rules 2026-27: Calculation, Tax Treatment, Employer Compliance
India's July 2026 Income Tax Calendar: New ITR, TDS & TCS Forms You Must Know
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Amendment 2026: What Lenders, Foreign Investors Need to Know
'Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide' is out now and available for free download.
As Vietnam Tightens Import Controls, Importer of Record Services Gain Importance
Resolution 10-NQ/TW: Vietnam's New Strategy for High-Quality FDI and Economic Transformation
Thai Investment in Vietnam: Key Investors, Growth Sectors, and Market Entry Strategies in 2026
Export Manufacturing in Vietnam: Logistics, Incentives, and Setup Considerations
Nordic Manufacturing Investment in Vietnam: Opportunities in High-Value Production
Business Etiquette in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Investors and Executives
Understand UAE notice period rules under the Labour Law, including standard notice periods, probation rules, resignation, termination, payment in lieu of notice, and employer compliance considerations.
Severance Pay and Taxation for Expats Leaving the UAE
Saudi Arabia Hiring Guide: Employment Contracts, Saudization, Probation, and Probation Rules
France-UAE Business Ties: Why French Companies Are Expanding in the UAE
September 30, 2026 Corporate Tax Deadline: A Checklist
UAE End-of-Service Gratuity: How to Calculate It
UAE Free Zone vs Mainland 2026: Where to Invest?