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Spain is deepening engagement with China despite structural imbalances, with Sánchez’s April 2026 visit institutionalizing bilateral dialogue and expanding cooperation in investment, agrifood, and industrial sectors, even as a large trade deficit persists.
The MCA has unveiled a lifecycle-based review to simplify the Companies Act and automate corporate filings through MCA21 Version 3.
Strong inflows of newly registered capital, coupled with steady disbursement, underscore continued investor interest in the country’s manufacturing, energy, and high-tech sectors.
Rising fuel costs and inflation are accelerating demand for affordable Chinese EV across the Gulf, with the UAE leading adoption and Saudi Arabia scaling infrastructure and localization.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is available for download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
China’s Q1 2026 GDP growth exceeded forecasts despite rising energy prices and supply chain disruptions stemming from the Iran war.
India import-export 2026 (draft)
China's New Supply Chain Security Regulations: What Are the Risks to Foreign Companies?
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Thailand’s Omnibus Law Plan Streamlining Regulation and Cutting Business Costs
Singapore’s Business Support Measures Amid Shifting Cost Conditions
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
Adapting to Singapore’s 15% Global Minimum Tax as a Multinational
Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates (“Dezan Shira”), a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
China's New Supply Chain Security Regulations: What Are the Risks to Foreign Companies?
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Spain-China Relations Deepen Amid Sánchez's Visit to Beijing
China’s GDP Grows 5% in Q1 2026 in Show of Resilience
Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
India import-export 2026 (draft)
Import-Export Procedures in India: 2026 Edition
MCA Seeks Public Feedback to Simplify Corporate Filings Under Companies Act, 2013 — Deadline May 15
How Danish Companies Can Invest in India: FTA, Manufacturing, and Entry Strategy
India’s Trade Performance in FY 2025-26: Moderate Export Growth Amid Shifting Trade Dynamics
India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Vietnam’s FDI in Q1 2026 shows a strong rebound in new commitments and steady disbursement growth, indicating continued investor confidence despite global volatility.
Vietnam Medical Tourism Market in 2026: Market Entry Strategies and Investment Outlook
Vietnam and China Deepen Financial Collaboration with Launch of Cross-Border Payment Network
Where are Samsung’s Factories in Vietnam?
Vietnam’s New Government Leadership: What It Means for Business and Economic Policy
Vietnam Regulatory Update: Key Changes Effective April 2026
Corporate Restructuring Amid Global Turbulence: How Vietnam Businesses Are Adapting
Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
Gulf EV Market Shifts Toward Chinese Automakers as Fuel Costs Rise and China-GCC Ties Deepen
UAE Reduces Tax Penalties and Introduces Unified Compliance Framework
Child Social Media Restrictions to Reshape Gulf Advertising
Consumer Protection Regulation Marks a Shift in UAE Central Bank Approach
Global Shocks Spur Energy Policy and Spending Surge: Implications for the Gulf