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India Briefing

India’s Crude Oil Tracker 2026: Supply Diversification and Energy Security Measures

03/16/2026

With crude prices hitting US$113.57 as of March 11, 2026, is India’s energy supply secure? Learn about the March 2026 Natural Gas Control Order, increased domestic LPG production, and India’s shift to sourcing crude oil from 40 different countries.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Wood Industry in 2026: Navigating Challenges and Seizing New Opportunities

03/16/2026

Vietnam’s wood industry is a cornerstone of its export economy, consistently ranking among the top five contributors to national export earnings.

India Briefing

Op-Ed: India’s Calibrated Opening to China-Linked Capital Signals a Pragmatic Shift

03/16/2026

India’s recalibration of its land-border investment rules signals a pragmatic shift, loosening elements of Press Note 3 (2020) through the latest FDI revisions issued in March 2026, as New Delhi cautiously opens the door to Chinese capital while retaining strategic screening safeguards.

China Briefing

Trademark Registration in Hong Kong: Strategic Considerations for International Businesses

03/16/2026

Hong Kong offers a sophisticated and reliable trademark system grounded in common law principles and international best practices. For multinational businesses, understanding registration rules and jurisdictional differences is essential to managing brand risk in Greater China.

China Briefing

China’s Labor Market in 2026: Wage Realignment, Mobility Shifts, and the New Talent Map

03/16/2026

China’s labor market is entering a phase of adjustment marked by targeted wage pressure, cautious talent mobility, and a rebalancing of city-tier advantages. For employers in 2026, success depends less on scale and more on precision in role design, location planning, and talent investment.

India Briefing

Protecting Your Brand in India: Trademark Registration and IP Strategy for Foreign Businesses

03/16/2026

Learn how foreign companies can protect their brand in India through trademark registration, IP strategy, and enforcement mechanisms in one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer markets.

India Briefing

Don’t Let Late Fees Drain Your Capital: Unlock Concessional Filings via the CCFS-2026

03/16/2026

Reduce your compliance burden with the Companies Companies Facilitation Scheme, or CCFS-2026, featuring massive fee concessions for annual returns, dormant status applications, and company closures.

Middle East Briefing

The Iran War Energy Shock: What GCC-Based Businesses Must Do Right Now

03/16/2026

The escalation of the Iran war has triggered a major energy and logistics shock across the Gulf. Companies operating in the GCC should urgently reassess treasury exposure, supply chains, and contractual risks.

India Briefing

Intellectual Property Rights in India: Laws and Procedures for Registration

03/16/2026

Protecting and managing your intellectual property should be an essential step for any business seeking to establish its presence in a new market.

India Briefing

Intellectual Property Rights in India: Laws and Procedures for Registration

03/16/2026

Protecting and managing your intellectual property should be an essential step for any business seeking to establish its presence in a new market.

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.