News Across Asia | ASIA BRIEFING

Vietnam Briefing

Mapping the China-Vietnam Trade Relationship: Key Trade Routes and Growth Drivers

03/12/2026

China-Vietnam trade is thriving, with Vietnam becoming a key trade hub and increasingly exporting Chinese goods, strengthening their regional partnership.

China Briefing

EU CBAM 2026: What It Means for China‑Based Manufacturing

03/12/2026

As the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters its definitive phase, China-based heavy industry faces a permanently altered cost landscape, one where carbon intensity is now a priced factor of competitiveness, not an externality.

Vietnam Briefing

APAs in Vietnam: How Businesses Can Manage Transfer Pricing Risks

03/12/2026

Explore reforms that renew attention on advance pricing agreements (APAs) for transfer pricing risk management in Vietnam.

ASEAN Briefing

Personal Income Tax Filing in Thailand: What Expats Need to Know

03/11/2026

Foreign professionals in Thailand should review personal income tax filing requirements, residency thresholds, deductions, and foreign income rules to assess their tax exposure.

India Briefing

Standardizing Payroll in India: Leveraging the National Floor Wage Under the New Labor Codes

03/11/2026

India’s floor wage system under the Code on Wages, 2019, establishes a national wage benchmark that guides how minimum wages are set across states. Understanding its interaction with state-level minimum wage regulations is essential for businesses managing labor costs and compliance

Middle East Briefing

Oman E-Invoicing and Qatar’s CbCR Tabadol Portal: The GCC’s Digital Tax Infrastructure Push

03/11/2026

Oman and Qatar are advancing the GCC’s shift toward digital tax administration through new compliance platforms. Oman’s upcoming Fawtara e-invoicing system will introduce structured digital invoicing and real-time transaction monitoring, while Qatar’s Tabadol portal strengthens tax transparency by enabling multinational companies to submit Country-by-Country Reports in line with OECD BEPS standards.

China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: February 2026

03/11/2026

China monthly tax brief February 2026 highlights a pivotal month shaped by the rollout of the new VAT Law and a surge of aligning tax policies. New incentives, compliance signals, and special zone updates together redefine China’s evolving tax environment.

India Briefing

India Relaxes FDI Rules for Neighboring Countries, Allowing Minority Investments via Automatic Route

03/11/2026

India has eased Press Note 3 restrictions by allowing sub-10 percent minority investments from neighboring countries through the automatic route and introducing a 60-day fast-track approval system for manufacturing sectors.

India Briefing

India's New FDI Rules for Land-Border Countries: 60-Day Approval, Beneficial Ownership Explained

03/11/2026

India has revised FDI rules for land border countries with clearer beneficial ownership norms and a 60-day approval process to attract investment into key manufacturing sectors.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Responds to Rising Oil Prices: Emergency Measures and New Initiatives

03/10/2026

Vietnam is responding to a sudden surge in global oil prices triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

China Briefing

China's Updated Catalogue of Encouraged Service Imports (2026): Opportunities for Global Service Providers

03/10/2026

China’s updated Catalogue of Encouraged Service Imports (2026) identifies priority sectors to import high-quality international services.

India Briefing

Business Opportunities for Italian SMEs in India Under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement

03/10/2026

Explore how Italian SMEs can benefit from the India–EU Free Trade Agreement through improved market access, tariff reductions, and supply chain opportunities in India.