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India Briefing

Employee Compensation During Layoffs, Retrenchment, and Business Restructuring in India

06/26/2026

Learn how India's Industrial Relations Code and Social Security Code govern employee compensation during layoffs, retrenchment, business restructuring, and termination, including gratuity and other statutory benefits.

India Briefing

A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026

06/26/2026

We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.

China Briefing

How to Hire Over-Age Workers in China: A Practical Guide for HR and In-House Counsel (Part II)

06/26/2026

Part II of our guide moves from setup to risk management, focusing on the operational pressure points where HR teams and in-house counsel are most likely to encounter disputes or regulatory scrutiny for hiring over-age workers in China.

India Briefing

India Gratuity Rules 2026-27: Calculation, Tax Treatment, Employer Compliance

06/26/2026

Understand gratuity in India for FY 2026–27, including eligibility, calculation under the Code on Wages, and tax treatment under the Income-tax Act, 2025 and Rules, 2026, with exemptions and relief provisions.

Middle East Briefing

What Is the UAE Notice Period? A Guide for Employers and Employees

06/26/2026

Understand UAE notice period rules under the Labour Law, including standard notice periods, probation rules, resignation, termination, payment in lieu of notice, and employer compliance considerations.

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.