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ASEAN Briefing

Repatriating Profits from Singapore: Dividends vs Royalties vs Service Fees

12/09/2025

Foreign investors assess dividends, royalties, and service fees to repatriate profits from Singapore while managing tax, substance, and treaty exposure.

India Briefing

Decoding Penalties Under India's Unified Labor Framework: Wage, Safety, & Social Security Violations

12/09/2025

Learn how India’s four new labor codes overhaul the penalties and offences regime with fewer criminal provisions, digital enforcement, structured compounding, and clearer employer responsibilities across wages, safety, industrial relations, and social security.

China Briefing

From Renewable Electrolysis to FCVs – Opportunities in China’s Emerging Hydrogen Industry

12/09/2025

Bolstered by strong government backing, the nascent industry poses exciting opportunities for green applications, but investors must be aware of intrinsic early mover risks.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s IFRS Sustainability Terminology Translation: Why It Matters

12/09/2025

The recent introduction of Vietnamese IFRS sustainability terminology aligns Vietnam's accounting practices with global standards.

ASEAN Briefing

Contract of Service vs Contract for Service in Malaysia

12/09/2025

Foreign employers can distinguish between Malaysia’s contract of service and contract for service to manage hiring compliance, worker rights, and classification risks.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Issues New VAT Amendments Effective Jan 1, 2026: Key Compliance Changes for Businesses

12/09/2025

The UAE amendments to its VAT law under Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025, become effective January 1, 2026. Key changes include simpler reverse-charge filing, a five-year VAT refund deadline, and stricter anti-evasion rules. Learn what businesses need to prepare.

Middle East Briefing

UAE’s Updated VAT Refund Rules in 2026: A Guide for Businesses

12/09/2025

Discover the UAE’s updated VAT refund rules effective January 1, 2026. Learn about what businesses must do for their VAT credit entitlements

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam E-Visa: A Complete Guide

12/09/2025

Vietnam’s e-visa program makes it easier and faster for visitors to Vietnam to enter the country. The county has recently added 41 new ports that accept e-visas for entry, bringing the total to 83.

Middle East Briefing

Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): Key Provisions and Sectoral Implications

12/09/2025

The Australia–UAE CEPA unlocks new commercial potential across agriculture, manufacturing, services, and innovation by eliminating tariffs, expanding market access, and strengthening investment and IP protections.

India Briefing

Six Registrations, One Form: India's AGILE-PRO-S Simplifies Business Registration

12/08/2025

India Briefing provides a comprehensive guide to AGILE-PRO-S and its integration with SPICe+, explaining how India’s single-window incorporation system streamlines tax, labor, and establishment registrations for new companies.

Vietnam Briefing

Circular 99: What Vietnam’s New Accounting Regime Means for IFRS Alignment

12/08/2025

Vietnam’s accounting regime has recently been revised to give companies more flexibility and independence in structuring accounting processes.

China Briefing

Nine Provinces Roll Out Updated Minimum Wage Standards from December 1

12/08/2025

This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of December 8, 2025.