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Hong Kong Budget 2026-2027: Driving Growth Through Technology and Innovation

2026-02-26
The Hong Kong Budget 2026 sets out a comprehensive strategy to drive high-quality, inclusive growth through innovation, finance, and deeper regional integration with the Chinese Mainland. Against a backdrop of global trade volatility, the 2026 Budget outlines measures to support businesses and individuals, accelerate infrastructure and technology development, and reinforce the city’s role as an international trade and financial hub.
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China’s Quantum Technology: The 15th Five-Year Plan’s Push from Lab to Market

02/26/2026

China’s quantum technology is entering a new phase as the 15th Five‑Year Plan positions the sector as a core future growth engine.

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US Tariff Twists: Where Does India Stand and How Will Exporters Get Impacted?

02/26/2026

Following the February 20, 2026 US Supreme Court ruling that struck down several earlier tariff measures, trade policy uncertainty has persisted as new duties emerge.

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Navigating Vietnam’s New Deportation Rules: What Foreigners Should Know

02/25/2026

Vietnam’s deportation rules have been updated under Decree No. 59/2026/ND-CP, introducing clearer procedures, defined enforcement measures, and specified rights and obligations for foreign nationals residing and working in the country.

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Saudi Arabia Refines RHQ Procurement Rule With Formal Exemption Framework: What Businesses Need to Know

02/25/2026

Saudi Arabia has formalized exemptions to its Regional Headquarters (RHQ) requirement for government contracts, introducing a structured framework that allows non-RHQ firms to participate in public procurement under defined competitive and technical conditions.

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Singapore Budget 2026 and its Impact on Foreign Investors: Tax, Incentives, and Strategic Signals

02/26/2026

Singapore’s 2026 Budget, delivered on 12 February 2026, reinforces the city-state’s positioning as a capability-driven hub rather than a cost-competitive entry point into Asia.

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China’s MIIT Introduces New Technology Contract Registration Requirements for 2026

02/25/2026

China technology contract registration is undergoing significant changes as the country updates its regulatory framework for technology-related agreements.

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Singapore Budget 2026 and its Impact on Foreign Investors: Tax, Incentives, and Strategic Signals

02/26/2026

Singapore Budget 2026 brings tax rebates, innovation incentives, and expansion support. Learn how the changes affect foreign investor costs and strategy.

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China's Quantum Technology: The 15th Five-Year Plan's Push from Lab to Market

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China’s 15th FYP identifies quantum technology as the leading future industry expected to drive new economic growth. With market size expanding and policy support widening, foreign investors face both growing opportunities despite tightening localization pressures.

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India Tax Calendar March 2026: Guide to Advance Tax, Transfer Pricing, and FTC Filing

02/26/2026

As FY 2025-26 approaches its close, March 2026 represents a key compliance period under India’s direct tax framework. Businesses should review the March tax compliance calendar and ensure timely data reconciliation and reporting readiness.

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Navigating Vietnam’s New Deportation Rules: What Foreigners Should Know

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Qatar Implements Global and Domestic Minimum Tax: Pillar Two Scope and Next Steps

02/26/2026

Law No. 22 of 2024 amends Qatar’s Income Tax Law to implement the Qatar Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) under OECD Pillar Two, introducing the Income Inclusion Rule and a Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

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