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On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. His return to the White House signals a shift in US-China relations. Building on the aggressive stance of his first term, Trump 2.0 is expected to challenge China with a more transactional and unpredictable approach. The economic, security, and diplomatic consequences of his policies will not only reshape US-China ties but also influence the broader global geopolitical landscape.
Overtime regulations in India are foundational to the country’s labor law regime, serving to protect workers’ rights and promote fair workplace practices. Both employers and employees must understand these provisions to ensure legal compliance and a healthy work environment.
In the first half of 2025, Vietnam’s labor market continued to maintain its dynamism and robust growth, with a workforce of about 53 million. While the country’s labor cost remains relatively competitive, its wages have been rising steadily. To provide businesses with an overview of Vietnam’s labor market dynamics, this article highlights the country’s workforce statistics, wage growth trends, and sector-specific earnings.
Saudi Arabia’s revised investment fund rules aim to improve investor protections, cap fund manager fees, expand digital distribution, and simplify access for foreign investors.
For foreign investors operating in the Philippines, transferring profits back to the home country is a critical part of managing global operations.
President Trump is intensifying efforts to curb China’s transshipments through Southeast Asia by pushing countries in the region to agree to terms that make it more difficult for Chinese goods to be re-exported to the US with minimal processing.
Indonesia’s Construction Boom and Opportunity for Foreign Contractors
Vietnam Introduces National Blockchain Platform: Enhancing Data Protection
How to Apply for Additional VAT Deduction for Advanced Manufacturing Companies in 2025
Quick Commerce Turns to Profit as India’s E-Retail Sector Matures
India Signs Historic Trade Deal with UK: What It Means for the Two Economies
India Manufacturing Tracker 2025
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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...
In the face of rising geopolitical tensions, regulatory shifts, and global supply chain vulnerabilities, foreign investors in China are...
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Foreign investors can navigate taxes, procedures, and compliance for profit repatriation in the Philippines with expert guidance.
Thailand–Cambodia Border Clashes: Causes, Escalation, and ASEAN Impact
Understanding Investment Licensing in Vietnam: IRC, ERC, and Beyond
Inside the Philippines–U.S. Trade Deal: Zero Tariffs for America, 19% for Manila
Indonesia’s Construction Boom and Opportunity for Foreign Contractors
Australia–Malaysia Partnership at 70: What It Means for Foreign Investors
Singapore’s New Medical Insurance Rules for Foreign Workers Are Now in Effect
This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on July 30, 2025. Most recently, US-China trade talks in Stockholm end without extension of tariff truce but US says Trump has final say.
How to Apply for Additional VAT Deduction for Advanced Manufacturing Companies in 2025
How US Tariffs on Southeast Asia Could Impact China’s Regional Exports
SMEs Selling to China: Practical Tips for Resource-Constrained Exporter
A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of July 25, 2025)
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
China's New Vocational Skills Training Initiative: Opportunities for FIEs
Gain a comprehensive understanding of overtime regulations in India, including legal requirements for double pay and key updates on working hours and state-specific overtime provisions.
Quick Commerce Turns to Profit as India’s E-Retail Sector Matures
India Signs Historic Trade Deal with UK: What It Means for the Two Economies
India Manufacturing Tracker 2025
India-UK Vision 2035 Explained: US$100 Billion Trade Goals and Opportunities
India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025
India’s Updated Income Tax Return Forms for AY 2025–26 Explained
As Vietnam accelerates its digital transformation, a new blockchain platform – NDAChain – emerges as a government-backed blockchain infrastructure, designed to enhance data protection, identity verification, and compliance.
Vietnam Wages in 2025: Overview, Trends and Implications for Investors
Vietnam Employment Law in 2025: What Businesses and Employees Must Know
Your Travel to Vietnam Becomes Easier with These Visa Reforms
Vietnam Updates Special Consumption Tax System: New Compliance in 2026
Vietnam’s Strategic Approach to US Tariffs: Supporting Industries in Focus
Vietnam Responds to Typhoon Wipha: Mobilization Against Severe Storm Threat
Saudi Arabia’s revised investment fund rules aim to improve investor protections, cap fund manager fees, expand digital distribution, and simplify access for foreign investors.
Dubai's New Licensing Law for Contractors From 2026
Egypt Amended VAT Law: What Businesses Need to Know
Kuwait Introduces Minimum Top-Up Tax for Multinational Enterprises
Oman: Mandatory Certification for Engineers and Finance Professionals
Bahrain and Qatar Sign Big US Deals: Implications for Trade and Tariff Policy
A to Z of Business and Corporate Tax in Qatar