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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 FDI in the first half of 2026 reflects continued investor interest in the country despite global investment headwinds. This article explores what MOFCOM’s latest data reveals about investment trends and investor confidence.
Foreign companies can establish several types of representative offices in Indonesia, principally the Foreign Company Representative Office (KPPA), Foreign Trade Company Representative Office (KP3A), and representative office of a Foreign Construction Services Business Entity (KP BUJKA).
India is rapidly expanding its data centre infrastructure as businesses and digital service providers seek scalable, secure, and locally connected computing capacity.
Outbound investment is becoming an increasingly important avenue through which Vietnamese companies can establish a broader regional presence.
Second Advance Tax, TDS, and GST Deadlines: India's September 2026 Compliance
China's 2026-2030 Climate Compliance Roadmap: Key Trends and Business Impacts
Working in Vietnam as a Foreign Employee: Visas, Work Permits, Tax, and Social Insurance in 2026
Trade Secret Protection in China: What the New SAMR Rules Mean for Foreign Companies
Bookkeeping in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies
Should Foreign Investors Use Labuan for Holding Structures in Malaysia?
A practical employer guide to India’s wage, payroll, and HR compliance landscape in 2026. This issue explains how India’s labor codes,...
Vietnam’s New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide explores the regulatory requirements,...
This publication equips foreign investors with practical insights into market dynamics, policy developments, and strategic pathways across...
India’s new tax regime shifts compliance to system-driven execution, requiring integrated processes, continuous monitoring, and...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Compare nominee structures and direct shareholding in the Philippines, including foreign ownership limits, Anti-Dummy Law risks, and beneficial ownership rules.
Should Foreign Investors Use Labuan for Holding Structures in Malaysia?
When Can a Company Lose Its Corporate Tax Incentives in Vietnam?
Indonesia Representative Offices: What They Can and Cannot Do
Transfer Pricing of Intercompany Loans and Interest Expenses in Vietnam
What Does a Virtual CFO Actually Do for a Singapore Company?
Withholding Tax on Service Fees, Royalties, and Interest in Vietnam
China's new Climate Change Five-Year Plan is reshaping the country's environmental compliance landscape. We break down what businesses need to know about carbon market expansion, carbon footprint certification, and non-CO2 emissions rules over the next five years.
Trade Secret Protection in China: What the New SAMR Rules Mean for Foreign Companies
How to Avoid Triggering a Fixed Place PE in China
List of Major Banks in China for Foreign-Invested Businesses: How to Choose
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Hiring Workforce Before Entering China in 2026: Direct Hiring vs. Outsourcing vs. Labour Dispatch
China Proposes New PI Registration and Oversight Rules for Large Companies
India’s September 2026 income tax calendar covers key TDS/TCS, advance tax, tax audit, GST, payroll, and other essential corporate compliance deadlines relevant for businesses and investors.
Bookkeeping in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies
Maintaining Food Processing Quality Standards in India Amid FSSAI Crackdown
Establishing a BIS-Recognised Testing Facility in India for Foreign Companies
Setting Up in India? Why Data Centre Colocation Should Be Part of Your Strategy
Corporate Social Responsibility in India
India's Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act 2026: Key Tax Reliefs for Investors
Understand Vietnam’s visa, work permit, tax, social insurance, employment contract, and leave requirements for foreign workers in 2026.
Vietnam’s VAT Refund: Expanded Eligibility and Stricter Compliance Rules
Vietnam’s International Financial Centre: Tax Incentives and Regulatory Advantages
Ho Chi Minh City Retail Market 2026: Opportunities for Foreign Brands and Investors
Why Singapore Is a Strategic Launchpad for Vietnamese Enterprises
Common Accounting and Tax Risks Related to Inventory in Vietnam
Freelance activity is rising rapidly in the UAE in 2026 as digital permits, visas, and lower entry barriers make independent work accessible.
GCC–ASEAN Free Trade Talks: What a Deal Would Mean for UAE Businesses in Southeast Asia
UAE UBO Reporting Requirements: 15-Day Update Rules Explained
Five Months into the UAE–Vietnam CEPA: Early Results, and How UAE Companies Actually Enter Vietnam
Using a UAE Holding Company to Invest in Asia: A Guide for GCC-Based Investors
UAE E-Invoicing Pilot Is Live: Why Voluntary Adopters Should Move Before 2027
UAE Opens Pillar Two Top-up Tax Registration on EmaraTax: What MNE Groups Should Do Now