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India’s Antitrust Regulator CCI Fines Intel US$3.01 Million for Abuse of Dominant Position

2026-02-13
India’s Competition Commission (CCI) fined Intel Corporation US$3.01 million for abusing its dominant position via an India-specific warranty policy that restricted parallel imports. The order highlights growing antitrust scrutiny of localized commercial practices and key compliance risks for tech companies and multinational enterprises operating in India.
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China Enforces Higher Salary Thresholds for A/B Work Permits

02/12/2026

The foreigner’s work permit in China is undergoing significant changes as major cities strictly reenforce higher salary thresholds for Category A and B applicants.

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Deepfake, Content Labeling & Safe Harbor Risks for Global Platforms: India’s 2026 AI Regulation

02/12/2026

India has strengthened its AI regulation through amendments to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, effective February 20.

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Vietnam’s New Law on Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy: Aligning the Insolvency Framework with International Practice

02/12/2026

Vietnam’s 2025 Law on Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy fundamentally reshapes the country’s insolvency framework, introducing a debtor-led rehabilitation regime that emphasizes early intervention, court supervision, and structured creditor participation.

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GCC, India Launch Free Trade Agreement Talks: Trade, Investment, and Sector Implications

02/12/2026

The GCC and India have signed the Terms of Reference to formally restart Free Trade Agreement negotiations, moving discussions from political intent to structured talks that could eventually shape tariffs, rules of origin, customs procedures, and regulatory standards.

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Vietnam Year-End Closing and Audit Preparation for Foreign-Invested Enterprises

02/11/2026

Corporate income tax finalization and audited financial statements must be completed within 90 days from the fiscal year-end, typically December 31, unless an alternative year is registered.

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China Clarifies VAT Threshold Under New VAT Law

02/11/2026

This article explains the monthly, quarterly, and per‑transaction thresholds, aggregation rules, administrative requirements, and the implications for foreign‑invested enterprises managing suppliers, contracts, and VAT creditability.

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Vietnam’s Industrial Boom Has Outgrown the “One-Location” Investment Playbook

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Saudi Arabia's New Copyright Law Approved, Strengthens IP Protection

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