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India Briefing

Beyond Oil: How Gulf Disruptions Are Rewiring Global Supply Chains

03/26/2026

The 2026 West Asia conflict has triggered a systemic multi-sector shock, as supply chain disruptions to urea and helium exports from the Gulf paralyze global agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing.

ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia Withholding Tax Risks for Cross-Border Payments

03/26/2026

Foreign investors making cross-border payments in Malaysia may face withholding tax obligations. Learn the rates, treaty relief, and compliance risks.

China Briefing

China's New GAC Overseas Food Manufacturer Registration Rules: What Exporters Need to Know Before June 1, 2026

03/26/2026

China has released the detailed implementation rules for Decree No. 280, fundamentally reshaping the overseas food manufacturer registration system. Overseas food exporters face new compliance obligations affecting renewals, declaration filings, and registration pathways from June 1, 2026.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia and Egypt Sign Visa Exemption Agreement for Official Passport Holders

03/26/2026

Saudi Arabia and Egypt have signed a reciprocal visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports to facilitate official travel and strengthen bilateral coordination. The move reflects broader efforts by both countries to deepen political cooperation while expanding trade and investment ties, which have continued to grow through 2025.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Responds to Rising Oil Prices: Fuel Price Cuts, Advanced E10 Rollout and Tax Relief

03/26/2026

Vietnam lowers fuel prices, accelerates E10 biofuel rollout, and proposes tax cuts to stabilize energy costs amid global oil price volatility.

China Briefing

US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

03/26/2026

On March 23, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include foreign-made consumer routers, preventing new models from receiving FCC equipment authorization and thereby banning them from being imported or sold in the US.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia’s Renewable Energy Investment Surge: Implications for Businesses in the Middle East

03/25/2026

Saudi Arabia’s US$34 billion investment in renewable energy in 2025 marks its entry into the global top ten and signals a rapid shift toward diversifying its energy mix under Vision 2030. This expansion is creating new opportunities across infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy-intensive industries, while reshaping the competitive landscape of the Middle East energy market.

ASEAN Briefing

Calculating Taxable Profit in Vietnam for Foreign-Invested Companies

03/25/2026

Learn how Vietnam calculates taxable profit for foreign-invested companies, including deductible expenses, depreciation rules, and tax compliance requirements.

India Briefing

Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: 10 Things Businesses Need to Know

03/25/2026

Explore 10 key highlights of India’s Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, including IFSC reforms, CSR changes, audit rules, and compliance updates.

China Briefing

How Foreign Investors Can Set Up a Company in China Entirely Online

03/25/2026

Shanghai has launched China’s first fully online foreign‑invested enterprise registration using cross‑border digital identity authentication, marking a major step in reducing administrative barriers for overseas investors.

Vietnam Briefing

Managing Vietnamese Teams: Decoding Culture to Build Trust, Performance and Long-Term Engagement

03/25/2026

For many leaders, the real challenge isn't market entry or strategy but understanding how to work effectively with Vietnamese teams.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore Subsidiary or Branch Office: How Foreign Companies Should Structure Market Entry

03/24/2026

Compare subsidiary and branch structures in Singapore, including liability, tax treatment, governance, and profit repatriation implications.