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India-UK Social Security Agreement: A Breakthrough for Indian Professionals and Employers

2025-10-09
The India-UK social security agreement, called the Double Contribution Convention under the India-UK Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA), benefits employers and cross-border talents alike through payroll efficiencies and eliminating dual social security payments
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Upcoming Deadline: Beneficial Ownership Filing Due November 1

10/07/2025

Starting November 1, 2024, most business entities in China, excluding individually owned businesses, are required to file information about their beneficial owners under new compliance measures.

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Flipkart’s Dark Pattern Self-Audit: What it Means for Businesses in India

10/08/2025

Flipkart’s dark patterns self-audit shows how India’s new CCPA guidelines are reshaping e-commerce. Learn the compliance lessons for your business.

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Rising Confidence: Vietnam Tops ASEAN in Consumer Sentiment

10/08/2025

Vietnam emerged as the most optimistic market in the ASEAN region, according to the UOB ASEAN Consumer Sentiment Study.

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UAE’s New Media Law Overview: What Media Companies and Influencers Need to Know

10/08/2025

The UAE’s new media law introduces a unified regulatory framework with fines of up to AED 2 million, dual licensing for influencers, and AI-driven content monitoring.

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GST in Singapore: When Overseas Vendors Must Register and Collect Tax

10/09/2025

Foreign companies supplying goods or services to Singapore customers are subject to specific obligations under the country’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.

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The “Negative Lists” Easing Data Export in China’s FTZs – A Complete Guide for Foreign Companies

10/08/2025

China data export policy is undergoing a major shift, with FTZs piloting flexible regimes for cross-border data and personal information transfers. Recent measures propose a unified national negative list to facilitate service export. These developments signal a move toward a more coherent and business-friendly data governance framework.

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GST in Singapore: When Overseas Vendors Must Register and Collect Tax

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Transshipment and Due Diligence in India’s Trade Compliance Landscape

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Vietnam’s Evolving Tax Regime: Compliance with New CIT, VAT, and Invoicing Rules

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UAE Launches Mandatory E-Invoicing System: What Businesses and Practitioners Need to Know

10/09/2025

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