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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 IP litigation presents significant challenges for foreign companies, from navigating complex trademark registration processes to defending against or pursuing patent infringement claims in an unfamiliar legal system.
Stamp duty in India serves as a critical transaction-risk management tool for foreign investors, ensuring the legal enforceability of M&A agreements, loan deeds, and share transfers.
Learn how businesses can meet EVFTA rules of origin, documentation requirements, and compliance steps to access preferential tariffs when exporting from Vietnam to the EU.
Saudi Arabia is expanding shipping and transport while tightening force majeure rules. Learn how infrastructure growth and legal changes impact contracts and supply chains.
Foreign investors entering Malaysia must decide whether to incorporate a private limited company or register a branch, a choice governed by the Companies Commission of Malaysia.
Hong Kong Employment Compliance 2026 introduces major changes through the new 468 rule, minimum wage adjustments, expanded statutory holidays, and MPF offset reform.
India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Section 393 of the Income-tax Act, 2025: Transitioning to Unified TDS Framework in India
India's M&A Trends Q1 2026: Deals, Sectors, and Investment Outlook
India Manufacturing Tracker 2026
Beyond Capital Gains: Full Corporate Tax Exposure When Selling a Vietnam Subsidiary
Vietnam’s manufacturing industry has transformed from a low-cost assembly hub into a key part of global supply chains. Aimed at...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Compare Sdn Bhd and branch office structures in Malaysia, including tax treatment, licensing, banking, incentives, compliance, and expansion flexibility for foreign investors.
Malaysia Sales and Service Tax Compliance: What Foreign Investors Must Get Right
Intercompany Transactions in the Philippines: Managing Tax Exposure and Cross-Border Payments
Thailand Market Entry: Foreign Business License or BOI Promotion?
Beyond Capital Gains: Full Corporate Tax Exposure When Selling a Vietnam Subsidiary
Corporate Income Tax Filing in Singapore for Foreign Companies
China's Supreme People's Court has published a set of typical IP cases, providing useful insight into how IP law is interpteted and how disputes are won and lost.
Hong Kong Employment Compliance: What's New in 2026
China’s Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors
China Cybersecurity Label Explained: Why ‘Optional’ Doesn’t Mean Irrelevant
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
April-May Hong Kong Tax Compliance: A Practical Checklist for Businesses
China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker 2026
As of May 5, 2026, India has a total of 12 approved semiconductor projects under ISM, with cumulative investments of around INR 1.64 trillion. The government also notified the establishment of Tata’s Dholera fab SEZ on April 9, 2026, supported by expanding chip assembly and design capabilities.
Stamp Duty in India: What Foreign Investors Need to Know Before Executing Documents
Section 393 of the Income-tax Act, 2025: Transitioning to Unified TDS Framework in India
India's M&A Trends Q1 2026: Deals, Sectors, and Investment Outlook
India Manufacturing Tracker 2026
Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) and Your India Investment Strategy
Learn how businesses can meet EVFTA rules, documentation, and compliance to access preferential tariffs when exporting from Vietnam to the EU.
Vietnam’s Manufacturing Ecosystem and Global Supply Chain Positioning
Vietnam’s Electronics Industry 2026: A Guide to Emerging Opportunities
Vietnam Revises Tax Framework: Key Changes to PIT, VAT, CIT, and SCT
Vietnam’s HCI+ 2026 Ranking Signals Stronger Workforce for Investors
Vietnam Tightens Oversight of Multi-Level Marketing with New Decree
Why Vietnam is the Top China+1 Destination for Australian Firms
Saudi Arabia is expanding shipping and transport while tightening force majeure rules. Learn how infrastructure growth and legal changes impact contracts and supply chains.
Saudi Arabia's Real Estate Advertising Rules: Why It Matters for Investors and Market Entrants
How to Choose the Right UAE Free Zone: Practical Guide for Foreign Investors
Saudi Arabia’s Logistics Strategy Keeping Gulf Trade Moving
Qatar’s Evolving Real Estate Market: What Foreign Investors and Developers Need to Know
UAE Exits from OPEC: What It Means for Oil Markets and Energy Investors
Hormuz Disruptions: Managing Construction Project Risk and Commercial Exposure