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India Briefing

CBDT Notifies Income-tax Rules 2026: What Companies & Foreign Investors Must Know

03/20/2026

India has notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026, introducing enhanced norms, clearer capital gains provisions, etc. Businesses should review the new framework and strengthen documentation needs to ensure compliance and effectively manage tax risks.

China Briefing

Deepening Regional Integration: The GBA in China's 15th Five-Year Plan

03/20/2026

China's 15th Five-Year Plan sets out an ambitious agenda for the Greater Bay Area, deepening cross-boundary integration across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. For foreign businesses, it signals new opportunities across finance, technology, and professional services.

India Briefing

How to Import Restricted Goods in India: DGFT License Process, Documents & Compliance Guide

03/20/2026

Following the DGFT’s March 16 notification, certain key commodities have transitioned from "free" to "restricted" status till June 30, 2026. Learn the essential authorization process and documentation required to mitigate any import regulatory risk.

Middle East Briefing

Oman’s Sustainable Tourism Boom: The Investment Case for Hospitality, Eco-Lodges and Heritage Sites

03/20/2026

Oman's sustainable tourism industry is becoming a core investment sector under Vision 2040, with growth driven by eco-tourism, heritage assets, and selective hospitality projects rather than mass-market development.

ASEAN Briefing

Vietnam Foreign Contractor Tax Explained: A Guide for Cross-Border Payments

03/20/2026

Assess Vietnam’s foreign contractor tax on cross-border payments, including rates, risks, and structuring considerations for foreign investors.

India Briefing

India Launches RELIEF Initiative to Support Exporters Amid West Asia Disruptions

03/19/2026

India launched the RELIEF initiative in 2026, with a budgetary outlay of INR 4.97 billion, to support exporters amid West Asia disruptions. Explore ECGC insurance tiers and MSME freight reimbursements.

India Briefing

New Drug Manufacturing Rules 2026: India's 3-Tier Change Classification & DCGI Licensing Overhaul

03/19/2026

Navigate the 2026 drug manufacturing reforms: a guide to India's mandatory pharma change reporting, 3-tier risk classifications, and standardized Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) licensing norms.

China Briefing

China annual IIT Settlement in 2026 Is Open: Are You Ready?

03/19/2026

Annual IIT reconciliation is the mandatory year‑end individual income tax settlement for resident taxpayers. This guide outlines eligibility, deductions, filing channels, and common compliance pitfalls.

Middle East Briefing

Bahrain Is Set to Introduce Corporate Income Tax: What Businesses Need to Now

03/19/2026

Bahrain is planning the introduction of Corporate Income Tax, marking a structural shift from a tax-free to a taxable business environment, expanding obligations beyond large multinationals to the wider corporate sector.