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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.
Entering Hong Kong for Chinese Mainland enterprises is a strategic step for companies seeking global expansion, offshore structuring, and access to international capital markets.
India is building a semiconductor ecosystem with 10 approved projects under the India Semiconductor Mission. Learn about incentives, key fabs, locations, and investment.
This edition examines why Vietnam continues to attract global manufacturers and how companies can evaluate the country as an Asian production base.
The reform replaces the previous refund-based system, reducing administrative burdens and improving cash flow for companies making cross-border payments.
This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on March 27, 2026.
US-China tariff rates have become increasingly complex, shaped by years of escalating trade actions and policy shifts.
Vietnam Accelerates SME Digital Transformation with New National Plan for 2026–2030
Guide to Opening a Demat Account for Foreign Companies in India
India Launches Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions 2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0)
Fixed-Term vs Regular Employment Contracts When Foreign Firms Hire in the Philippines
India Manufacturing Tracker 2026
This publication equips foreign investors with practical insights into labor trends, regulatory shifts, and risk management strategies...
India’s Next Growth Cycle: Sector Intelligence for Scalable Market Entry explores where global capital is concentrating in the country...
This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by the experts at Dezan Shira &...
This latest edition of An Introduction to Doing Business in India provides a clear, practical roadmap to navigating GST 2.0 reforms, the...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Learn how Vietnam calculates taxable profit for foreign-invested companies, including deductible expenses, depreciation rules, and tax compliance requirements.
Malaysia Withholding Tax Risks for Cross-Border Payments
Singapore Subsidiary or Branch Office: How Foreign Companies Should Structure Market Entry
Indonesia’s QRIS Expansion Across APEC and What It Means for Businesses
Fixed-Term vs Regular Employment Contracts When Foreign Firms Hire in the Philippines
Vietnam Foreign Contractor Tax Explained: A Guide for Cross-Border Payments
How Global Energy Price Volatility Could Affect Singapore’s Economy
Hong Kong continues to play a critical role for Chinese Mainland enterprises pursuing internationalization and cross‑border growth. This article provides a structured overview of the operational steps, regulatory considerations, and strategic advantages of establishing a presence in Hong Kong.
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
How Foreign Investors Can Set Up a Company in China Entirely Online
China’s Economy Begins Year on Strong Footing – But Will Momentum Hold?
Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026
A practical business advisory for foreign companies on Demat account requirements in India, covering MCA’s dematerialization mandate, ISIN process, compliance steps, and implications for subsidiaries and joint ventures.
India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
India Launches Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions 2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0)
India Manufacturing Tracker 2026
Beyond Oil: How Gulf Disruptions Are Rewiring Global Supply Chains
Noida and Greater Noida: Delhi-NCR’s High-Growth Investment Corridor
Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: 10 Things Businesses Need to Know
Vietnam is strengthening its digital economy with the approval of a new national plan to accelerate SME digital transformation.
Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion
Vietnam Responds to Rising Oil Prices: Fuel Price Cuts, Advanced E10 Rollout and Tax Relief
Managing Vietnamese Teams: Decoding Culture to Build Trust, Performance and Long-Term Engagement
Vietnam’s Labor Market in 2026: Hiring Hotspots and Talent Shifts
Tax Obligations for Resident and Non-Resident Property Owners in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City Strengthens Cambodia Trade Links via Major Transport Projects
Qatar has introduced a Trusted Entity regime, allowing approved taxpayers to apply reduced withholding tax rates or exemptions under double taxation treaties directly at source. The reform replaces the previous refund-based system, reducing administrative burdens and improving cash flow for companies making cross-border payments.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt Sign Visa Exemption Agreement for Official Passport Holders
Saudi Arabia’s Renewable Energy Investment Surge: Implications for Businesses in the Middle East
Strait of Hormuz Disruption: Managing Force Majeure and Supply Chain Risks
UAE Launches Up to 50% R&D Tax Credit for Businesses
Oman’s Sustainable Tourism Boom: The Investment Case for Hospitality, Eco-Lodges and Heritage Sites
Bahrain Is Set to Introduce Corporate Income Tax: What Businesses Need to Now