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ASEAN Briefing

Capital Gains Tax on Share Transfers in Vietnam: Investor Exit Considerations

03/13/2026

Foreign investors exiting Vietnam through share transfers may face corporate or personal income tax. Understand rates, indirect transfers, and treaty relief.

India Briefing

India Tax Deadline: Foreign Tax Credit Claims for FY 2024–25 Due by March 31, 2026

03/13/2026

Indian taxpayers earning foreign income must file Form 67 by March 31, 2026 to claim foreign tax credit for FY 2024–25. Learn who must file and how to comply.

China Briefing

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Key Insights for Foreign Investors

03/13/2026

From developing frontier technologies to boosting domestic demand, the plan sends a clear signal to businesses and investors of where opportunities will lie over the next five years.

Vietnam Briefing

Q&A: 2025 Personal Income Tax Finalization in Vietnam

03/13/2026

We touch on some frequently asked questions on the personal income tax (PIT) finalization obligations of employers and employees in Vietnam, including deadlines.

India Briefing

India to Roll Out New Income Tax Act from April 1 with Simplified Compliance Framework

03/13/2026

India will implement the new Income Tax Act 2025 from April 1, 2026 with a phased rollout of compliance forms and upgraded digital systems. Learn what the tax reform means for businesses and foreign investors operating in India.

India Briefing

India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends

03/13/2026

As of March 2026, India hosts around 7 percent of the world’s semiconductor GCCs and employs nearly 20 percent of the global chip design workforce.

China Briefing

Hong Kong Investment in 2026: Strategy, Connectivity, and APAC Advantage

03/13/2026

Hong Kong is repositioning itself in 2026 as a strategic APAC investment hub, supported by revived capital markets, stable macroeconomic fundamentals, and deep financial liquidity.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s Danantara After Year One: Growth Targets, Asset Consolidation, and Investment Implications

03/13/2026

Indonesia’s Danantara sovereign investment platform marks its first year with ambitious growth targets, major SOE restructuring, and billions in planned investments.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Emiratization 2026: What Companies Must Do Now to Avoid Penalties

03/13/2026

UAE Emiratization rules tighten ahead of 2026, with stricter quotas, rising fines, and higher wage requirements. Mainland companies must act now to manage compliance, hiring, costs, and regulatory risk.

China Briefing

Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?

03/13/2026

The current landscape of US-China tariff rates is complex, with multiple overlapping trade measures in effect. This article explains which tariffs apply in 2025 and how they intersect.

China Briefing

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

03/13/2026

On December 31, 2025, Trump signed a proclamation delaying the increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year.

China Briefing

Germany-China Relations Under Merz: What the First Official Visit to Beijing Means for Business

03/13/2026

Germany-China relations have stabilized at the political level following Chancellor Merz's February 2026 visit to Beijing, with both sides reaffirming their strategic partnership and committing to structured bilateral consultations. However, the structural economic tensions driving Germany's record EUR 90 billion trade deficit with China remain unresolved, and European businesses should not mistake diplomatic normalization for improved market conditions.