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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.
Foreign investors starting the China company setup process should budget for a range of costs that go beyond statutory registration fees, from registered capital to office rent to staffing and professional services fees.
Capital gains exemptions in India may apply to MNCs and foreign companies that reinvest proceeds from specified business asset transactions within the prescribed period and meet applicable use, documentation, and holding requirements under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
Singapore remains one of Asia’s leading financial centers and continues to attract foreign investment in banking, asset management, payments, fintech, and digital financial services.
Vietnam’s tax reforms entered a new phase on 1 July 2026 with the simultaneous entry into force of four implementing decrees covering tax administration, personal income tax (PIT), electronic invoicing, and transfer pricing.
Every Hong Kong company needs to choose an accounting firm, but the right provider depends on your size, sector, and ambitions.
As foreign companies expand operations in India through different forms of commercial establishment models, employment compliance becomes a critical aspect of operational planning.
India’s Transition QCO 2026: Simplified BIS Certification Guide for Manufacturers
China Releases Draft Standard on AI Application Security Classification and Grading
Understanding How Vietnam's Middle Class Is Reshaping Consumer Spending
Protecting Intellectual Property in the Philippines: Strategic Considerations for Foreign Investors
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
PAN Allotment in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign Companies, NRIs, and FPIs
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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Investing in Indonesia's Renewable Energy Sector: A Market Entry Guide for Foreign Investors
When Is a Bumiputera Partner Required in Malaysia?
Which Industries Are Open to Foreign Ownership in Malaysia?
Launching a Financial Services or Fintech Business in Singapore: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
Transfer Pricing Red Flags That Lead to Tax Audits in Vietnam
Structuring a Tax-Efficient Operating Model in Malaysia
China's draft standard for classifying and grading AI application security risks was just released. Learn how companies should prepare.
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Investing in Shanghai's AI Investment Clusters: Where the Opportunities Lie After WAIC 2026
Trademark Protection in China: Why Legal Victory Is Only Part of the Strategy
The Cost of Starting a Business in China: How Foreign Investors Should Budget
The Cost of Starting a Business in China – A Guide for Foreign Companies
How to Choose the Right Accounting Firm in Hong Kong: A Guide for Foreign Investors and SMEs
India's Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, introduces a simplified BIS certification route under Scheme II. Learn how the new framework changes the certification process.
PAN Allotment in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign Companies, NRIs, and FPIs
India Tax Compliance Calendar: Key Deadlines for August 2026
Capital Gains Exemptions for MNCs and Foreign Companies in India
Employee State Insurance Compliance for Foreign Companies and Indian Subsidiaries
Company Trademark and Logo Registration for Foreign Entrants in India
How to Draft a Commercial Contract in India: Key Clauses, Legal Requirements, and Business Risks
Vietnam's expanding middle class, rising incomes and evolving consumer spending habits are creating new opportunities for foreign businesses across key sectors in 2026.
US Imposes Section 301 Tariff on Vietnam: Key Measures and Business Implications
Vietnam Streamlines Exit Suspension Procedures for Tax Debtors
Vietnam's Four New Tax Decrees: Why Businesses Must Treat Compliance as an Integrated Exercise
Vietnam Revises High-Tech Park Rules: What Investors Need to Know
Vietnam Economy H1 2026: GDP, FDI, Trade and Manufacturing Review
How to Stay Compliant with Vietnam’s New Personal Data Protection Regime
ASEAN and the GCC are studying a bloc-to-bloc free trade agreement, and the UAE (nearly half of GCC–ASEAN trade) has the most at stake. This guide explains what a deal would add beyond the UAE's existing CEPAs, which sectors gain most, and how businesses can prepare before any text exists.
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
How to Register for Corporate Tax in the UAE: Step-by-Step Guide