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China Briefing

Why Hong Kong Bank Account Applications Are Rejected (Part 1): Risk Factors and the 2026 Tightening

07/15/2026

Why Hong Kong banks reject account applications: AML rules, risk factors, and the 2026 tightening on mainland investor accounts. Part 1 of a two-part series.

India Briefing

Exporting Alcohol to India: A Guide to the India-UK CETA Tariff Schedules and MIP Rules

07/15/2026

Learn how the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, effective July 15, 2026, reduces tariffs on Scotch whisky & other alcoholic beverages, introduces minimum import price (MIP) requirements, and reshapes export opportunities.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Consolidates Transfer Pricing Rules under Decree 255/2026

07/15/2026

Issued June 30, 2026, Decree 255/2026/ND-CP consolidates Vietnam's transfer pricing framework for related-party transactions.

Vietnam Briefing

Complying with Vietnam's New Capital Transfer Taxation Rules

07/15/2026

We explain Vietnam's application of corporate income tax (CIT) to capital transfer under the new regulation regime.

India Briefing

How Does the India-UK CETA Impact UK Manufacturers? 10 Essential FAQs

07/14/2026

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) establishes a new framework for bilateral trade, investment, customs, services, and professional mobility, creating fresh opportunities for UK businesses in India.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: A First-Half 2026 Review

07/14/2026

The Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker provides the latest data, industrial production indicators, and export performance insights to help investors monitor Vietnam’s fast-evolving manufacturing landscape.

China Briefing

5 Common Mistakes Foreign SMEs Make When Entering the Chinese Market

07/14/2026

From choosing the wrong corporate structure to underestimating IP risks, we outline five common mistakes foreign SMEs make when entering the Chinese market – and how to avoid them.

India Briefing

CBDT Exempts TDS on Interest, Dividend, and Commission Payments to Eligible IFSC Units in India

07/14/2026

India has removed TDS on specified payments to eligible GIFT City IFSC units from April 1, 2026. The exemption may improve cash flow for qualifying financial institutions, but annual declaration and reporting requirements apply.

China Briefing

Where to Invest in China’s Biopharma Boom: Mapping the Big Three Clusters in 2026

07/13/2026

China now generates close to a third of the world’s innovative-drug pipeline, and foreign multinationals are committing billions to specific addresses. We map where the capital is going, and why each of China’s three anchor life sciences clusters suits a different kind of investor.

ASEAN Briefing

Choosing Between a Domestic Corporation, OPC, or Branch Office in the Philippines

07/13/2026

Choosing between a domestic corporation, OPC, or branch office in the Philippines depends on foreign ownership rules, tax, governance, and regulatory requirements.

India Briefing

India–Australia Trade Relations 2026: ECTA, CECA Talks, and Key Sectors for Business

07/10/2026

Learn how India-Australia ECTA and the ongoing CECA negotiations are shaping trade, investment, market access, and commercial collaboration between the two regions.

Vietnam Briefing

Is Vietnam the Right Market for Your Business? A Decision Framework for Foreign Investors

07/10/2026

Assess whether Vietnam fits your business model with a practical framework covering market demand, entry options, locations, partners, costs, and supply chains.