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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.
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.
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).
India is rapidly expanding its data centre infrastructure as businesses and digital service providers seek scalable, secure, and locally connected computing capacity.
Outbound investment is becoming an increasingly important avenue through which Vietnamese companies can establish a broader regional presence.
Corporate Social Responsibility in India
Corporate Social Responsibility in India
China Minimum Wage Standards 2026
Common Accounting and Tax Risks Related to Inventory in Vietnam
Vietnam Strengthens Beneficial Ownership and AML Requirements
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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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Indonesia permits several types of foreign representative offices, each with specific rules on commercial activities, trade representation, and construction services.
Withholding Tax on Service Fees, Royalties, and Interest in Vietnam
Branch or Subsidiary in the Philippines: Which Structure Is More Tax Efficient?
How Location Affects Tax Incentives for Investments in the Philippines
Investing in Vietnam's Renewable Energy Sector: A Market Entry Guide for Foreign Investors
Step-by-Step Company Registration Process in Thailand for Foreign Investors
Annual Reporting Obligations for Foreign-Owned Companies in the Philippines
China's cybersecurity regulator has proposed draft rules requiring large-scale personal information processors to register with the CAC, meet new data centre localisation standards, and establish an independent oversight committee. Here's what the changes could mean for affected companies.
China Minimum Wage Standards 2026
FDI into China for H1 2026: Behind the Numbers
The Right Corporate Secretarial Provider in Hong Kong Does More Than Keep You Compliant
How to Open a Corporate Bank Account in China for a Foreign-Invested Enterprise
China Monthly Tax Brief: July 2026
How Can Foreign F&B Brands Enter China? Food Franchising Models and Market Entry Considerations
Data centre colocation in India provides foreign tech companies and multinational corporations with scalable infrastructure alongside tax benefits, connectivity, security, and flexible capacity options.
Corporate Social Responsibility in India
India's Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act 2026: Key Tax Reliefs for Investors
Appointing an Indian National as a Director of a Foreign Company: FEMA and Tax Considerations
How to Execute a PD Bond for SVB Proceedings in India
How Foreign Companies Move from Distributor-Led Sales to Direct India Operations
Investing in South India: Comparing States, Sectors, and Opportunities for Foreign Firms
Explore why Singapore is an attractive base for Vietnamese businesses expanding overseas, including access to capital, tax advantages, regional connectivity, talent, and investment support.
Common Accounting and Tax Risks Related to Inventory in Vietnam
Vietnam Strengthens Beneficial Ownership and AML Requirements
Vietnam Tax Administration 2026: Decree 252 Compliance Guide
How Vietnam’s New Civil Aviation Law Creates Opportunities for Businesses
Understanding Vietnam’s Tax Withholding Framework for Foreign E-Commerce Platforms
2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: National Day Break Arrangements Confirmed
Freelance activity is rising rapidly in the UAE in 2026 as digital permits, visas, and lower entry barriers make independent work accessible.
GCC–ASEAN Free Trade Talks: What a Deal Would Mean for UAE Businesses in Southeast Asia
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