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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.
This is the second article in our series on the Supreme People’s Court’s draft judicial interpretation of the Company Law, released in September 2025, covering the section on China’s shareholder capital contribution obligations.
In a striking new milestone, Eli Lilly’s weight-loss therapy Mounjaro (tirzepatide) became India’s top-selling drug by value in October 2025, overtaking GSK’s antibiotic Augmentin, according to Reuters citing data from research firm Pharmarack.
Vietnam’s property tax regime plays a significant role in shaping the real estate market, impacting investment decisions, the development of supporting infrastructure, and market stability.
Qatar’s new Law No. (22) of 2025 Concerning Persons with Disabilities, effective from November 19, 2025, introduces a comprehensive framework to ensure inclusion, accessibility, and non-discrimination in the workplace.
Malaysia’s Bumiputera equity policy, introduced under the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1971, aims to increase ownership and participation in business among Malays and other indigenous groups.
In this China Monthly Tax Brief for October 2025, we highlight key taxation developments relevant to individuals and businesses.
How Much Disclosure is Optimal Under Singapore’s ACRA and MAS Rules
Double Wage Rules in China: Key Updates Under Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes
Vietnam’s Regional Minimum Wage Effective from January 1, 2026
India’s Services Sector Performance and Contribution to GDP in 2025: An Overview
Oman Labor Market Compliance: New Rules for Foreign Companies and Expatriate Workers
Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSSAI approvals, labeling rules, import...
This issue of China Briefing Magazine offers foreign investors a clear roadmap through the country’s complex regulatory terrain, from...
This issue of Timor-Leste at the Crossroads provides a strategic outlook on how Timor-Leste’s economic shift can translate into durable...
Vietnam is fast-tracking major tax reforms to align with global standards and adapt to rapid market shifts. Key changes in 2025 include a...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Companies should calibrate disclosure under ACRA and MAS to meet regulatory expectations, maintain governance credibility and protect sensitive information.
How Malaysia’s Bumiputera Equity Rules Shape Your Investment Strategy
Paid-Up Capital Decisions in the Philippines: What CFOs Should Weigh
Indonesian Accounting Standards vs IFRS: Choosing the Right Framework for Foreign-Owned Companies
Customs Strategy in Thailand: FTAs and Duty Drawback Options
Exit and Restructuring Options — Closing or Converting a Malaysian Entity
Auditing Requirements for Foreign Firms in Vietnam
Judicial Interpretation II refines double wage rules in China, clarifying liability and calculation standards. Employers can now follow clear guidelines to avoid disputes.
Company Law Draft Judicial Interpretation Part II: Shareholder Capital Contribution Obligations
China Monthly Tax Brief: October 2025
Top US States Trading with China: Measuring Exposure to the Trade War
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
US and China Reach Trade Concessions Following Trump-Xi Meeting: Outcomes and Implications
Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro tops India’s drug sales, signaling a healthcare pivot toward obesity and diabetes management. See how it’s reshaping India’s pharma market.
India’s Services Sector Performance and Contribution to GDP in 2025: An Overview
Delhi Shops and Establishments Act: Conditions for Extended Business Hours
How Global Companies Leverage Offshore Accounting for Scale & Speed
India's Per Capita Income Growth: 2024-25 Analysis
Public Holidays in India 2026 and Key HR Considerations
Supreme Court Clarifies Tests for Determining “Single Establishment” Under the EPF Act
Understand how Vietnam's property tax regime impacts the country's real estate market, supporting infrastructure, and investment decisions.
Vietnam’s Regional Minimum Wage Effective from January 1, 2026
Vietnam Economic Performance in 2025: GDP, FDI, and Trade
Vietnam-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Trade, Investment, and Business Opportunities
Pizza 4P’s Case Study: How Vietnam Is Becoming a Launchpad for Global F&B Brands
Vietnam’s Draft Personal Income Tax Law: Key Highlights and Business Implications
Vietnam Coffee Market: A Deep Dive into Its Consumers, Challenges, and Prospects
Qatar’s New Persons with Disabilities Law introduces a framework to ensure inclusion, accessibility, and non-discrimination in the workplace.
Oman Labor Market Compliance: New Rules for Foreign Companies and Expatriate Workers
Setting Up a Virtual Asset Business Under Dubai's VARA: Mainland or Free Zone?
What the UAE’s New FTA Clarification Means for Family Wealth Management and Tax Compliance
Qatar Opens Industrial Design and Model Filings: What Foreign Businesses Should Know
Saudi Arabia's Draft Regulation for Registration of Telecommunication Space Stations