WHO WE ARE
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 Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has extended its ongoing anti-subsidy investigation into dairy imports from the European Union until February 21, 2026.
In this article, we explain key requirements, including compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS), statutory reporting under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) and the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), and other critical obligations.
As Vietnam navigates its provincial merger, businesses stand to benefit from a more integrated and efficient administrative framework that promises to streamline interactions with government authorities and accelerate decision-making processes.
The UAE’s healthcare market offers high-growth investment opportunities across hospitals (especially specialty and medical-tourism facilities), pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing, advanced medical devices, and digital health platforms.
Singapore M&A structures are the preferred route for foreign investors channeling capital into ASEAN, offering legal certainty, tax efficiency, financing depth, and reliable dispute resolution.
China’s newly revised entry-exit regulation introduced a new K visa policy, effective October 1, 2025. This opens the door to young foreign science and tech talent with greater flexibility and fewer barriers.
Maximizing Malaysia’s Tax and Investment Incentives: What Foreign Investors Should Know
Vietnam-US Trade Negotiations Continue Post-Tariff Announcement
India's Textile PLI Returns: Fresh Registration Round Open till August 31, 2025
China’s Provincial Economic Data in H1 2025: Which Regions Are Powering Growth?
US Tariff Tracker: Strategic Implications for India's US$48.2 Billion Exports
Warming Ties: India-China Signal Trade and Diplomatic Reset
Foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in China must treat tax health as a competitive advantage—not just a compliance...
Vietnam’s labor force is undergoing major demographic shifts, evolving labor demands, and changing employee expectations. To build a...
This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by Dezan Shira & Associates, a specialist...
This publication sets out the rationale behind the Johor-Singapore SEZ, the sectors it is likely to support, and the broader context in...
Choose which Country you’d like to begin exploring.
Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Singapore’s legal predictability, tax-and-treaty framework, deep financing pools, and reliable dispute resolution make it the control hub for ASEAN M&A.
Withholding Tax in Vietnam: How to Handle Cross-Border Payments
Foreign Ownership Rules in the Philippines: What’s Allowed and Restricted
Termination and Severance Pay in Indonesia: What Foreign Employers Need to Know
Maximizing Malaysia’s Tax and Investment Incentives: What Foreign Investors Should Know
Legal Implications of Using Local Nominees in Foreign Ownership Structures in Indonesia
Employment Termination Disputes in the Philippines: Legal Process and Rules
China’s Provincial Economic Data in H1 2025: Which Regions Are Powering Growth?
China’s Provincial Economic Data in H1 2025: Which Regions Are Powering Growth?
From Factory Floor to Digital Storefront: Launching a Successful Dropshipping Business from China
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
China’s Brain-Computer Interface Industry – Tapping into the Future of Human-Machine Integration
China’s New K Visa: Opening the Door Wider for Young Foreign Talent
India has reopened the portal for the Textile Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, accepting new proposals until August 31, 2025. This marks the second reopening since August 2023. Currently, 74 applicants have been approved to receive incentives.
US Tariff Tracker: Strategic Implications for India's US$48.2 Billion Exports
Warming Ties: India-China Signal Trade and Diplomatic Reset
Series A Funding Guide: Compliance & Audit Requirements for Indian Startups
India’s GAAR: Are You at Risk from Anti-Tax Avoidance Rules
Corporate Social Responsibility in India
Beyond America: India's Quest to Diversify Global Seafood Exports in 2025
Vietnam is intensifying trade talks with the US following new tariffs, aiming for a favorable trade deal, recognition as a market economy, and deeper cooperation in technology, energy, and exports.
Vietnam's Provincial Merger to Drive Growth: Opportunities for Businesses
Vietnam Work Permit Regulations: New Rules for Foreign Workers from August 2025
Vietnam Launches Direct Land Cable to Singapore: A Push for Digital Economy
Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: Update to July 2025
Chu Lai Open Economic Zone: Driving Regional Industrial and Investment Expansion
2025 Vietnam Public Holidays Calendar
Sharjah’s Instant License allows entrepreneurs to start a business in just 1 day. Learn about eligibility, benefits, process, and penalties for this fast-track license introduced by SEDD.
What to Know About Dubai’s One Freezone Passport
The UAE’s Healthcare Market: Business and Investment Opportunities
Cross-Border Data Transfer Rules across GCC States
Oman Logistic and Transhipment: Duqm, Salalah as GCC Hubs
How to Buy and Manage Investment Properties in Dubai: A Guide for Foreign Investors
How to Check Iqama Validity in Saudi Arabia