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ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia Entry Strategy: Sdn Bhd vs Branch Office for Foreign Business Expansion

05/06/2026

Compare Sdn Bhd and branch office structures in Malaysia, including tax treatment, licensing, banking, incentives, compliance, and expansion flexibility for foreign investors.

India Briefing

India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends

05/06/2026

As of May 5, 2026, India has a total of 12 approved semiconductor projects under ISM, with cumulative investments of around INR 1.64 trillion. The government also notified the establishment of Tata’s Dholera fab SEZ on April 9, 2026, supported by expanding chip assembly and design capabilities.

Vietnam Briefing

How to Qualify for Preferential Tariffs Under EVFTA

05/06/2026

Learn how businesses can meet EVFTA rules, documentation, and compliance to access preferential tariffs when exporting from Vietnam to the EU.

India Briefing

Stamp Duty in India: What Foreign Investors Need to Know Before Executing Documents

05/05/2026

Understand stamp duty in India for foreign investors, including state-wise applicability rules, cross-border execution, e-stamping methods, and compliance risks for commercial transactions.

Middle East Briefing

How Saudi Arabia Is Strengthening Logistics Resilience and What It Means for Contract Risk

05/05/2026

Saudi Arabia is expanding shipping and transport while tightening force majeure rules. Learn how infrastructure growth and legal changes impact contracts and supply chains.

China Briefing

How to Succeed in IP Litigation in China – Lessons from the Supreme Court’s Case Files

05/05/2026

China's Supreme People's Court has published a set of typical IP cases, providing useful insight into how IP law is interpteted and how disputes are won and lost.

India Briefing

Section 393 of the Income-tax Act, 2025: Transitioning to Unified TDS Framework in India

05/05/2026

Section 393 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, consolidates TDS provisions that were previously fragmented across multiple sections in the 1961 Act. Access updated rates, thresholds, and exemptions for the 2026 tax year.

India Briefing

India's M&A Trends Q1 2026: Deals, Sectors, and Investment Outlook

05/04/2026

India’s Q1 2026 M&A (mergers and acquisitions) market saw a 5 percent volume surge to 710 deals despite falling values. Learn why mid-market shifts and outbound expansion are the new growth drivers in the country.

India Briefing

India Manufacturing Tracker 2026

05/04/2026

India Manufacturing Tracker 2026 brings you real-time updates on industry performance, manufacturing activity, PMI data, CAPEX spending, and policy support.

ASEAN Briefing

Beyond Capital Gains: Full Corporate Tax Exposure When Selling a Vietnam Subsidiary

05/04/2026

Selling a Vietnam subsidiary involves more than capital gains tax. Discover how tax structure, indirect transfers, and audit risks impact deal value.

China Briefing

Hong Kong Employment Compliance: What's New in 2026

05/04/2026

Hong Kong’s 2026 employment reforms reshape employer obligations through the new 468 rule, annual minimum wage adjustments, expanded statutory holidays, MPF offset removal, and tighter labor‑related regulation. Companies must prepare for broader compliance demands.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia's Real Estate Advertising Rules: Why It Matters for Investors and Market Entrants

05/04/2026

Saudi Arabia's new real estate advertising rules raise entry barriers and shift the market toward licensed, transparent, and institutionalized operations, increasing upfront costs but improving deal certainty. For investors, the reforms reduce due diligence and pre-investment risk while concentrating market access through compliant intermediaries and higher-quality, verified deal flow.