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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.
China IP litigation presents significant challenges for foreign companies, from navigating complex trademark registration processes to defending against or pursuing patent infringement claims in an unfamiliar legal system.
Stamp duty in India serves as a critical transaction-risk management tool for foreign investors, ensuring the legal enforceability of M&A agreements, loan deeds, and share transfers.
Learn how businesses can meet EVFTA rules of origin, documentation requirements, and compliance steps to access preferential tariffs when exporting from Vietnam to the EU.
Saudi Arabia is expanding shipping and transport while tightening force majeure rules. Learn how infrastructure growth and legal changes impact contracts and supply chains.
Foreign investors entering Malaysia must decide whether to incorporate a private limited company or register a branch, a choice governed by the Companies Commission of Malaysia.
Hong Kong Employment Compliance 2026 introduces major changes through the new 468 rule, minimum wage adjustments, expanded statutory holidays, and MPF offset reform.
Vietnam’s New Tax and Financial Policies Taking Effect in May 2026
Expanding Across ASEAN: Market Entry and Regional Structuring Strategies for Australian Firms
China-Australia Trade Reset: What It Means for Investors in 2026?
Cutting Red Tape at Scale: What Vietnam’s Latest Administrative Reforms Mean for Investors
Onshoring Indian Family Offices: Why GIFT City’s 20-Year Tax Holiday Beats Singapore
Vietnam’s manufacturing industry has transformed from a low-cost assembly hub into a key part of global supply chains. Aimed at...
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Malaysia Sales and Service Tax Compliance: What Foreign Investors Must Get Right
Intercompany Transactions in the Philippines: Managing Tax Exposure and Cross-Border Payments
Thailand Market Entry: Foreign Business License or BOI Promotion?
Expanding Across ASEAN: Market Entry and Regional Structuring Strategies for Australian Firms
Beyond Capital Gains: Full Corporate Tax Exposure When Selling a Vietnam Subsidiary
China-Australia economic ties in 2026 are defined by resilient trade, selective investment, and expanding policy frameworks, shifting the relationship from disruption to structured engagement. For investors, the opportunity lies in navigating regulation, diversifying exposure, and leveraging growth in services, clean energy, and strategic sectors.
How to Succeed in IP Litigation in China – Lessons from the Supreme Court’s Case Files
Hong Kong Employment Compliance: What's New in 2026
China’s Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors
China Cybersecurity Label Explained: Why ‘Optional’ Doesn’t Mean Irrelevant
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
April-May Hong Kong Tax Compliance: A Practical Checklist for Businesses
Indian family offices are increasingly onshoring to GIFT City to capitalize on the new 20-year tax holiday announced in 2026. Analyze the evolving regulatory framework driving this shift from established international destinations such as Singapore.
India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Stamp Duty in India: What Foreign Investors Need to Know Before Executing Documents
Section 393 of the Income-tax Act, 2025: Transitioning to Unified TDS Framework in India
India's M&A Trends Q1 2026: Deals, Sectors, and Investment Outlook
India Manufacturing Tracker 2026
Explore Vietnam's new tax and financial policies in May 2026, including tax relief for small businesses and updated compliance requirements.
Cutting Red Tape at Scale: What Vietnam’s Latest Administrative Reforms Mean for Investors
How to Qualify for Preferential Tariffs Under EVFTA
Vietnam’s Manufacturing Ecosystem and Global Supply Chain Positioning
Vietnam’s Electronics Industry 2026: A Guide to Emerging Opportunities
Vietnam Revises Tax Framework: Key Changes to PIT, VAT, CIT, and SCT
The UAE is shifting from an AI testing ground to a structured deployment market, backed by regulation, infrastructure, capital, and public-sector demand. For businesses, success will depend less on fast entry and more on sector alignment, compliance readiness, local partnerships, and scalable AI solutions.
How Saudi Arabia Is Strengthening Logistics Resilience and What It Means for Contract Risk
Saudi Arabia's Real Estate Advertising Rules: Why It Matters for Investors and Market Entrants
How to Choose the Right UAE Free Zone: Practical Guide for Foreign Investors
Saudi Arabia’s Logistics Strategy Keeping Gulf Trade Moving
Qatar’s Evolving Real Estate Market: What Foreign Investors and Developers Need to Know
UAE Exits from OPEC: What It Means for Oil Markets and Energy Investors