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China Briefing

CEWC 2025: China Emphasizes Boosting Domestic Consumption, Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2026

12/13/2025

China’s 2025 Central Economic Work Conference sets a cautious yet targeted economic agenda for 2026, emphasizing proactive fiscal policy, modest monetary easing, and efforts to boost domestic consumption and strategic investment.

Vietnam Briefing

Major Legislative Overhaul: Key Laws and Resolutions from Vietnam NA's 10th Session

12/12/2025

Examine the key changes to laws and resolutions that could significantly impact businesses from the 10th session of Vietnam’s National Assembly.

India Briefing

Managing AI Slop: Why Due Diligence is Essential for Businesses Using Generative AI

12/12/2025

Generative AI can produce convincing but false outputs. We explain why due diligence, verification, and governance are critical to managing AI slop.

ASEAN Briefing

How Business Intelligence Prevents Partnership Disputes in Malaysian Joint Ventures

12/12/2025

Explore how business intelligence helps foreign investors prevent partnership disputes in Malaysian joint ventures shaped by family control.

China Briefing

Frequently Asked Questions in VAT Management in China

12/12/2025

This China VAT Q&A addresses practical compliance issues, from invoice issuance to input tax credits. These answers help businesses navigate VAT rules confidently.

Middle East Briefing

Commercial Companies Law After Four Years: What Businesses Need to Know

12/12/2025

The UAE’s 2025 amendments to the Commercial Companies Law introduce greater contractual freedom, modern governance tools, and more flexible capital structures aligned with international standards.

India Briefing

Merchant Shipping Act, 2025: Insights for Trade & Logistics Businesses

12/11/2025

In this article, India Briefing provides an overview of the Merchant Shipping Act, 2025, outlining key regulatory reforms, expanded vessel registration, strengthened safety standards, and their commercial implications for maritime and logistics operators.

ASEAN Briefing

Understanding Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign-Owned Companies in Cambodia

12/11/2025

Foreign investors must understand Cambodia’s minimum and paid-up capital rules because practical banking and tax requirements exceed the legal minimum.

ASEAN Briefing

How To Amend KBLI Codes When Expanding into New Business Lines in Indonesia

12/11/2025

KBLI amendments are required when activities change, and OSS-RBA reclassification determines the licensing steps for foreign investors in Indonesia.

China Briefing

Annual Compliance Requirements for Foreign NGOs in China

12/11/2025

Foreign NGOs in China must follow a strict annual compliance process involving activity plans, work reports, and inspections. Learn the key steps, risks, and strategies to ensure smooth compliance.

Middle East Briefing

Bounced Cheques in the UAE: What Every Business Needs to Know in 2026

12/11/2025

Cheques framework in the UAE boosts commercial certainty with faster controls, reshaping how firms manage cash flow and credit risks.

India Briefing

Goa: Investment Outlook amid Tourism Revival, Sector Diversification

12/10/2025

Goa’s 2025 investment landscape reflects steady diversification beyond tourism, with new project approvals and major PPP-led infrastructure commitments. For investors, the state offers expanding opportunities across tourism-linked services and niche industrial segments.