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Approved on April 9, 2026, China’s Inner Mongolia Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) brings the country’s total number of FTZs to 23, completing the national FTZ map and positioning Inner Mongolia as a strategic gateway to Russia and Mongolia.
Companies looking to establish trading operations or engage in import-export activities in India need a clear understanding of the end-to-end process, including key stakeholders, compliance checkpoints, and documentation requirements under the evolving regulatory ecosystem.
Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) performance in the first quarter of 2026 reflects a strong rebound in new investment commitments alongside steady disbursement growth, signaling sustained investor confidence despite a volatile global environment.
Singapore, April 21, 2026 – Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates (“Dezan Shira”), a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is available for download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
Hong Kong offers foreign companies access to a highly skilled, multilingual workforce and a business-friendly regulatory environment, making it a key gateway for regional expansion in Asia.
India import-export 2026 (draft)
China's New Supply Chain Security Regulations: What Are the Risks to Foreign Companies?
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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Thailand’s Omnibus Law Plan Streamlining Regulation and Cutting Business Costs
Singapore’s Business Support Measures Amid Shifting Cost Conditions
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
Adapting to Singapore’s 15% Global Minimum Tax as a Multinational
Hong Kong offers foreign companies access to a highly skilled, multilingual workforce and a business-friendly regulatory environment, making it a key gateway for regional expansion in Asia.
China’s Free Trade Zone Expands to 23 with Inner Mongolia Addition
China's New Supply Chain Security Regulations: What Are the Risks to Foreign Companies?
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
India import-export 2026 (draft)
Import-Export Procedures in India: 2026 Edition
MCA Seeks Public Feedback to Simplify Corporate Filings Under Companies Act, 2013 — Deadline May 15
How Danish Companies Can Invest in India: FTA, Manufacturing, and Entry Strategy
India’s Trade Performance in FY 2025-26: Moderate Export Growth Amid Shifting Trade Dynamics
India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Vietnam’s FDI in Q1 2026 shows a strong rebound in new commitments and steady disbursement growth, indicating continued investor confidence despite global volatility.
Vietnam Medical Tourism Market in 2026: Market Entry Strategies and Investment Outlook
Vietnam and China Deepen Financial Collaboration with Launch of Cross-Border Payment Network
Where are Samsung’s Factories in Vietnam?
Vietnam’s New Government Leadership: What It Means for Business and Economic Policy
Vietnam Regulatory Update: Key Changes Effective April 2026
Corporate Restructuring Amid Global Turbulence: How Vietnam Businesses Are Adapting
Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.
Gulf EV Market Shifts Toward Chinese Automakers as Fuel Costs Rise and China-GCC Ties Deepen
UAE Reduces Tax Penalties and Introduces Unified Compliance Framework
Child Social Media Restrictions to Reshape Gulf Advertising
Consumer Protection Regulation Marks a Shift in UAE Central Bank Approach
Global Shocks Spur Energy Policy and Spending Surge: Implications for the Gulf