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Hong Kong Investment in 2026: Strategy, Connectivity, and APAC Advantage

2026-03-13
Hong Kong is repositioning itself in 2026 as a strategic APAC investment hub, supported by revived capital markets, stable macroeconomic fundamentals, and deep financial liquidity. Policy and regulatory developments are reinforcing its platform economy, enabling cross-border capital flows, regional headquarters functions, and China–global market connectivity.
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Germany-China Relations Under Merz: What the First Official Visit to Beijing Means for Business

03/12/2026

Germany-China relations have stabilized at the political level following Chancellor Merz’s February 2026 visit to Beijing, with both sides reaffirming their strategic partnership and committing to structured bilateral consultations.

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India to Roll Out New Income Tax Act from April 1 with Simplified Compliance Framework

03/13/2026

India will implement its new Income-tax Act, 2025 beginning April 1, 2026, with the government introducing a phased rollout of tax forms and digital infrastructure to ensure a smooth transition from the existing tax regime.

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Mapping the China-Vietnam Trade Relationship: Key Trade Routes and Growth Drivers

03/12/2026

Trade between China and Vietnam is booming: the two neighbouring countries have become each other’s most important regional trade partners as Vietnam serves as both an increasingly important export destination for Chinese goods and a trade hub linking the wider Asia-Pacific region.

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UAE Emiratization 2026: What Companies Must Do Now to Avoid Penalties

03/13/2026

UAE Emiratization rules tighten ahead of 2026, with stricter quotas, rising fines, and higher wage requirements. Mainland companies must act now to manage compliance, hiring, costs, and regulatory risk.

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Indonesia’s Danantara After Year One: Growth Targets, Asset Consolidation, and Investment Implications

03/13/2026

Indonesia’s sovereign investment platform Danantara has completed its first year as the government positions the institution at the center of its long-term economic strategy.

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EU CBAM 2026: What It Means for China‑Based Manufacturing

03/12/2026

EU CBAM 2026 marks the end of the transitional reporting phase, with China-based manufacturing in steel, aluminum, and heavy industry now accruing real carbon compliance costs for the first time.

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Capital Gains Tax on Share Transfers in Vietnam: Investor Exit Considerations

03/13/2026

Foreign investors exiting Vietnam through share transfers may face corporate or personal income tax. Understand rates, indirect transfers, and treaty relief.

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China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Key Insights for Foreign Investors

03/13/2026

From developing frontier technologies to boosting domestic demand, the plan sends a clear signal to businesses and investors of where opportunities will lie over the next five years.

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India Tax Deadline: Foreign Tax Credit Claims for FY 2024–25 Due by March 31, 2026

03/13/2026

Indian taxpayers earning foreign income must file Form 67 by March 31, 2026 to claim foreign tax credit for FY 2024–25. Learn who must file and how to comply.

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Q&A: 2025 Personal Income Tax Finalization in Vietnam

03/13/2026

We touch on some frequently asked questions on the personal income tax (PIT) finalization obligations of employers and employees in Vietnam, including deadlines.

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UAE Emiratization 2026: What Companies Must Do Now to Avoid Penalties

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