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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.
In our Asia Transfer Pricing Brief for Q1 2025, we highlight the latest transfer pricing developments across key Asian markets: Thailand has introduced significant tax reforms aimed at aligning with global tax standards, particularly the OECD’s Global Minimum Tax under Pillar Two of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) 2.0 framework.
Starting July 1, 2025, a range of new financial rules will come into effect, many of which may influence your finances either directly or indirectly.
Following the approval of the amended Customs Law and Value-Added Tax Law, the management of on-spot export and import activities in Vietnam has experienced significant changes with clearer definitions and adjusted tax treatments.
Oman’s personal income tax, beginning in 2028, will make it the first GCC country to implement such a measure, with a 5 percent rate on high earners.
Starting July 1, 2025, Malaysia will implement a significantly expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) regime. The sales tax will now apply to a broader range of goods, using a tiered system: a 5 percent rate for discretionary items and a 10 percent rate for luxury and non-essential goods.
In the 2024-25 China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker, China Briefing offers up-to-date data and insights on China’s outbound investment developments and trends.
Amended Law on Products and Goods Quality: Enhancing Traceability and Compliance
China Grants 10% Tax Credit for Overseas Investors Reinvesting Profits
Working Hours and Overtime Regulations in Vietnam: What Foreign Employers Must Know
India’s Employment Linked Incentive Scheme Targets 35 Million Jobs Over Two Years
Dubai Launches First Time Home Buyer Program
Termination and Severance in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Employers
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Malaysia’s luxury goods and services will be taxed at up to 10% starting July 1, raising costs for retailers and reshaping pricing strategies.
How Malaysia’s SST Expansion can Impact Consumer Goods
Termination and Severance in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Employers
Working Hours and Overtime Regulations in Vietnam: What Foreign Employers Must Know
Transfer Pricing in Indonesia: What Will Trigger a Tax Audit in 2025
Thailand’s Political Protests: Implications for Foreign Investors
Mining and Natural Resources in Cambodia: Investment Potential and Sector Outlook
China introduced a new tax credit policy allowing overseas investors to claim a 10 percent credit on reinvested profits in qualified domestic sectors. Understand what benefits are available, who qualifies, and how to apply.
Rare Earth Elements: Understanding China’s Dominance in Global Supply Chains
Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Bill: What It Means and Why It Matters
China Manufacturing Tracker 2025
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What’s in Effect Now?
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Asia Transfer Pricing Brief: Q1 2025
India's Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, launched on July 1, 2025, offers incentives to first-time employees and employers. The scheme benefits shall apply to positions created between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2027.
Understanding India’s DPDP Consent Management Rules for Businesses
New Financial Rules in India Effective July 1, 2025: What Businesses Need to Know
India Manufacturing Tracker 2025
India’s Project Visa: A Specialized Gateway for Foreign Skilled Professionals
CBIC Issues Procedural Guidelines for Review and Appeals in Multi-State GST Cases
Uttar Pradesh's Bid to Become India's Next GCC Hub
Vietnam’s revised Law on Product and Goods Quality, effective January 2026, introduces digital passports, stricter e-commerce oversight, and risk-based inspections to enhance product traceability and compliance.
Thanh Hoa Province: Opportunities in the Emerging Manufacturing Hub
Vietnam’s New VAT Law: Key Compliance Guidance
Vietnam's Tax and Transfer Pricing Compliance: New Regulations in VAT Law
Vietnam’s On-Spot Export and Import Regime: Latest 2025 Updates
Vietnam to Require Corporate e-ID for Digital Procedures from July 1, 2025
Vietnam’s Regional Minimum Wage Effective from July 1, 2025
Dubai has launched a digital-first homebuyer program offering UAE residents—both nationals and expatriates—preferential terms on properties.
Trump's 90 Day Clock Is Up: Will GCC Become a Safe Bet for Global Investors?
Oman’s Industrial and Manufacturing Push Gains Traction with Global Investors
Oman’s Personal Income Tax Begins in 2028, Signaling Major Fiscal Shift
Saudi Arabia’s ICT Hits US$10 Billion: Trends and Implications
Qatar and Kuwait Sign Tax Agreement to Boost Economic Ties
Dubai Enacts Strong Whistleblower Protection to Safeguard Public Funds