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How to Navigate Cultural Differences in India to Succeed in Your Business Journey

2025-12-16
Learn how to navigate cultural differences in India with practical insights on leadership, communication, hierarchy, and relationship-building. A guide for global executives entering the Indian market. India is not a single culture, but a vast mosaic of languages, religions, traditions and social norms shaped over thousands of years.

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CEWC 2025: China Emphasizes Boosting Domestic Consumption, Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2026

12/12/2025

At the 2025 Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing, China’s leadership set out the economic agenda for the coming year, emphasizing a proactive fiscal policy and moderately loose monetary policy, while focusing on boosting consumption and investment in key industries.

India Briefing

India-France Tax Treaty Update Favors Long-Term Investors, Expands Capital Gains Rights

12/15/2025

India and France have reached an agreement to modernize their bilateral tax treaty. The revised framework seeks to re-balance taxing rights while providing greater clarity and certainty for cross-border investors.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s E-Commerce Law 2025: Key Provisions and Business Implications

12/16/2025

Effective July 1, 2026, Vietnam’s E-Commerce Law will regulate all activities of domestic and foreign entities on e-commerce platforms, implementing stricter platform obligations, operator responsibilities, and consumer protections, thus redefining compliance for both local and international businesses.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Declares January 1, 2026 Paid Public Holiday for Private Sector

12/16/2025

The UAE has confirmed January 1, 2026, as a paid public holiday for all private-sector employees, aligning private-sector entitlements with the federal public holiday framework.

ASEAN Briefing

How Business Intelligence Prevents Partnership Disputes in Malaysian Joint Ventures

12/12/2025

Malaysia continues to attract substantial foreign capital, with net foreign direct investment reaching RM51.5 billion (US$12.5 billion) in 2024, followed by RM150.8 billion (US$36.6 billion) in foreign approved investments during the first nine months of 2025.

China Briefing

Frequently Asked Questions in VAT Management in China

12/12/2025

In this China Value Added Tax (VAT) Q&A, we provide clear guidance on invoicing, input tax credits, deemed sales, and cross-border transactions.

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Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Tightens Iqama, Visa, and Residency Ahead of 2026

12/16/2025

Saudi Arabia is intensifying immigration and residency enforcement ahead of 2026 by introducing streamlined deportation procedures for visa violators and increasing penalties for corporate non-compliance, particularly in relation to Iqama status and beneficial owner disclosures.

 

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