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US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

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This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on March 26, 2026. On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. His return to the White House signals a shift in US-China relations. Building on the aggressive stance of his first term, Trump 2.0 is expected to challenge China with a more transactional and unpredictable approach.
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China’s New GAC Overseas Food Manufacturer Registration Rules: What Exporters Need to Know Before June 1, 2026

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GAC overseas food manufacturer registration rules are undergoing a major overhaul with the issuance of Decree No. 280 and its implementation guidance under Announcement No. 27.

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Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: 10 Things Businesses Need to Know

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The Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, notified on March 23, 2026, is an important step in India’s corporate law reform agenda.

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Vietnam Responds to Rising Oil Prices: Fuel Price Cuts, Advanced E10 Rollout and Tax Relief

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The Vietnamese government is accelerating its efforts to keep domestic fuel prices from fluctuating amid global volatility.

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Saudi Arabia’s Renewable Energy Investment Surge: Implications for Businesses in the Middle East

03/26/2026

Saudi Arabia’s US$34 billion investment in renewable energy in 2025 marks its entry into the global top ten and signals a rapid shift toward diversifying its energy mix under Vision 2030.

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Malaysia Withholding Tax Risks for Cross-Border Payments

03/26/2026

Foreign investors operating in Malaysia often make payments to overseas service providers, group companies, lenders, and intellectual property owners.

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How Foreign Investors Can Set Up a Company in China Entirely Online

03/25/2026

Shanghai’s new cross‑border digital identity authentication allows eligible overseas founders to complete foreign‑invested enterprise registration entirely online, eliminating notarization, couriers, and in‑person filings for the first time.

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Calculating Taxable Profit in Vietnam for Foreign-Invested Companies

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Learn how Vietnam calculates taxable profit for foreign-invested companies, including deductible expenses, depreciation rules, and tax compliance requirements.

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China's New GAC Overseas Food Manufacturer Registration Rules: What Exporters Need to Know Before June 1, 2026

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China has released the detailed implementation rules for Decree No. 280, fundamentally reshaping the overseas food manufacturer registration system. Overseas food exporters face new compliance obligations affecting renewals, declaration filings, and registration pathways from June 1, 2026.

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Beyond Oil: How Gulf Disruptions Are Rewiring Global Supply Chains

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The 2026 West Asia conflict has triggered a systemic multi-sector shock, as supply chain disruptions to urea and helium exports from the Gulf paralyze global agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing.

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Vietnam Responds to Rising Oil Prices: Fuel Price Cuts, Advanced E10 Rollout and Tax Relief

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Vietnam lowers fuel prices, accelerates E10 biofuel rollout, and proposes tax cuts to stabilize energy costs amid global oil price volatility.

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Saudi Arabia and Egypt Sign Visa Exemption Agreement for Official Passport Holders

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