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Vietnam Briefing

Corporate Restructuring Amid Global Turbulence: How Vietnam Businesses Are Adapting

04/11/2026

Vietnamese businesses are increasingly turning to corporate restructuring to navigate global turbulence, including rising tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and cost pressures.

ASEAN Briefing

How Foreign Investors Should Prepare for an LHDN Tax Audit in Malaysia

04/10/2026

Learn how LHDN tax audits work in Malaysia, key risks for foreign investors, penalties up to 45%, and how to prepare defensible tax positions.

India Briefing

TDS Compliance & DTAA Optimization: A Guide to India’s Income-tax Act, 2025 for FY 2026-27

04/10/2026

A comprehensive guide to India’s new TDS regime in FY 2026-27 for businesses and foreign investors. Learn about withholding tax on debt, capital gains, and technical services under the Income-tax Act, 2025.

China Briefing

Cost of Living in China 2026: A City-by-City Breakdown for Expats

04/10/2026

This city‑by‑city guide analyzes expat living costs in China in 2026 using a Shanghai Index benchmark. It explains how inflation trends, exchange rates, and regional development policies shape real purchasing power across different cities and lifestyles.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Commercial Companies Law Amendments: What Businesses Need to Know

04/10/2026

UAE Commercial Companies Law amendments give companies greater flexibility in ownership structures, fundraising, shareholder exits, and more.

China Briefing

How Hormuz Disruptions Affect China’s Energy Security and Industry

04/09/2026

Hormuz disruptions are reshaping China’s energy security outlook, with risks emerging through higher costs rather than supply shortages. While diversified imports and strong reserves provide resilience, pressure is building on industrial margins, transport costs, and supply chain stability.

India Briefing

India's FTA Gambit 2026: Implementation, Expansion, and Strategic Realignment

04/09/2026

Monitor the 2026 status of all of India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and CEPAs. This live tracker covers the historic EU deal, UK CETA implementation, and ongoing negotiations with Canada, the GCC, and the US.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s Minimum Investment Requirements: What Foreign Investors Need to Plan Before Entry

04/09/2026

A practical guide to Indonesia’s PT PMA investment rules, including the IDR 10 billion threshold, capital structuring, and expansion planning.

ASEAN Briefing

Vietnam Tax Rules on Software Licensing and Digital Services: What Foreign Contractors Need to Know

04/09/2026

Avoid costly tax mistakes on software contracts in Vietnam. Learn how FCT applies and how to structure deals to protect margins.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Secures FTSE Emerging Market Status Upgrade

04/09/2026

FTSE Russell has officially upgraded Vietnam to emerging market status, marking an important milestone in its financial growth and global integration.

Middle East Briefing

Qatar Tightens Rules for Representative Offices and Advisory Firms

04/09/2026

Qatar has introduced new rules for representative offices and wholesale advisory firms, clarifying permitted activities and strengthening supervision for financial institutions.

ASEAN Briefing

Philippines Domestic Corporation Setup: Avoid Costly Mistakes Before You Invest

04/08/2026

Avoid delays and unnecessary costs when setting up a company in the Philippines. Learn what foreign investors must get right before investing.