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China Minimum Wage Standards 2026

2026-08-20
The minimum wages in China continue to rise. We offer a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labour costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels.
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FDI into China for H1 2026: Behind the Numbers

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China FDI in the first half of 2026 reflects continued investor interest in the country despite global investment headwinds. This article explores what MOFCOM’s latest data reveals about investment trends and investor confidence.

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Indonesia Representative Offices: What They Can and Cannot Do

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Foreign companies can establish several types of representative offices in Indonesia, principally the Foreign Company Representative Office (KPPA), Foreign Trade Company Representative Office (KP3A), and representative office of a Foreign Construction Services Business Entity (KP BUJKA).

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Setting Up in India? Why Data Centre Colocation Should Be Part of Your Strategy

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India is rapidly expanding its data centre infrastructure as businesses and digital service providers seek scalable, secure, and locally connected computing capacity.

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Why Singapore Is a Strategic Launchpad for Vietnamese Enterprises

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Outbound investment is becoming an increasingly important avenue through which Vietnamese companies can establish a broader regional presence.

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Should Investors Use Nominee Structures or Direct Shareholding in the Philippines?

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Trade Secret Protection in China: What the New SAMR Rules Mean for Foreign Companies

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SAMR's Provisions on the Protection of Trade Secrets raise fines to RMB 5 million and shift the burden of proof in favor of rights holders, but only for companies that can demonstrate they have taken adequate measures to protect their confidential information. We explain the changes, the audit to run now, and how administrative, civil, and criminal routes compare.

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Bookkeeping in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies

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Foreign-owned companies operating in India must meet a range of bookkeeping and accounting requirements covering statutory records, tax and GST accounting, intercompany transactions, and payroll compliance.

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Vietnam’s VAT Refund: Expanded Eligibility and Stricter Compliance Rules

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