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China Briefing

Where to Invest in China in 2026 and Beyond: A Guide for Foreign Investors

06/25/2026

A more selective FDI environment has increased the cost of misjudging location choice. For foreign investors, knowing where to invest in China is critical to achieving optimal outcomes.

India Briefing

India’s MedTech Localization Push: Market Entry Opportunities for Medical Device Manufacturers and Investors

06/25/2026

India’s MedTech localization push is opening opportunities for manufacturers, component suppliers, healthcare technology firms, and foreign investors as the government reviews priority medical device categories with high import dependence.

ASEAN Briefing

Is a Variable Capital Company the Right Fund Structure for Your Singapore Investment Platform?

06/25/2026

Find out whether a Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) is the right fund structure for your investment platform based on strategy, fundraising, tax, and regulatory considerations.

ASEAN Briefing

Using a Labuan Company Alongside a Malaysian Sdn Bhd

06/25/2026

Discover when foreign investors should use a Labuan company alongside a Malaysian Sdn Bhd, and compare the tax, governance, and structuring considerations for regional expansion in Malaysia.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules - New Publication Out

06/25/2026

'Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide' is out now and available for free download.

Middle East Briefing

Severance Pay and Taxation for Expats Leaving the UAE

06/25/2026

A guide to UAE end-of-service gratuity, final settlement, tax residency, and cross-border tax issues for expatriates leaving the country.

China Briefing

China’s Customs Voluntary Disclosure System: Penalty Exemptions for Import and Export Enterprises

06/24/2026

China's updated customs voluntary disclosure rules give import and export enterprises a structured route to self-correct compliance errors and avoid administrative penalties.

India Briefing

India's July 2026 Income Tax Calendar: New ITR, TDS & TCS Forms You Must Know

06/24/2026

Track key income tax deadlines due in July 2026, including TDS/TCS deposits, Forms 121, 127, 138, and 140, ITR filing, and quarterly compliance requirements.

Vietnam Briefing

As Vietnam Tightens Import Controls, Importer of Record Services Gain Importance

06/24/2026

Importer of Record (IOR) services enable foreign businesses to import goods into Vietnam without a local entity by handling customs, permits, duties, taxes, and compliance.

ASEAN Briefing

Payroll Due Diligence and Integration Following a Singapore Acquisition

06/24/2026

Evaluate payroll liabilities, CPF obligations, compliance risks, system integration requirements, and operating model decisions when acquiring a business in Singapore.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Hiring Guide: Employment Contracts, Saudization, Probation, and Probation Rules

06/24/2026

Foreign employers hiring in Saudi Arabia must comply with Labor Law requirements, Saudization quotas, Qiwa employment contracts, probation rules, and restrictions on foreign workers and independent contractors.

China Briefing

SAMR's Extraterritorial M&A Review: Five Enforcement Trends Foreign Deal Teams Must Prepare For

06/23/2026

Major conditional M&A approvals granted by China's antitrust regulator in 2025 signal a more assertive era of antitrust enforcement that extends beyond the country's own borders. Here are five trends deal teams must consider when carrying out global M&As.