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India Briefing

Establishing a BIS-Recognised Testing Facility in India for Foreign Companies

08/21/2026

Foreign companies looking to establish laboratory facilities in India can assess the BIS Laboratory Recognition Scheme, testing scope, accreditation requirements, and market entry considerations.

China Briefing

Hiring Workforce Before Entering China in 2026: Direct Hiring vs. Outsourcing vs. Labour Dispatch

08/21/2026

China’s 2025–2026 labour reforms have raised the compliance stakes for foreign investors. This article compares direct hiring, labour dispatch, and service outsourcing, and explains how companies can structure their workforce while managing social insurance, non-compete, and employer liability risks.

China Briefing

China Proposes New Personal Information Registration and Oversight Committee Requirements for Large Companies

08/20/2026

China's cybersecurity regulator has proposed draft rules requiring large-scale personal information processors to register with the CAC, meet new data centre localisation standards, and establish an independent oversight committee. Here's what the changes could mean for affected companies.

India Briefing

Setting Up in India? Why Data Centre Colocation Should Be Part of Your Strategy

08/20/2026

Data centre colocation in India provides foreign tech companies and multinational corporations with scalable infrastructure alongside tax benefits, connectivity, security, and flexible capacity options.

India Briefing

Corporate Social Responsibility in India

08/20/2026

India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility (CSR) on 1 April 2014. We discuss corporate spending trends and compliance requirements under India's CSR regime.

India Briefing

Corporate Social Responsibility in India

08/20/2026

India became one of the first countries to mandate corporate social responsibility (CSR) on 1 April 2014. We discuss corporate spending trends and compliance requirements under India's CSR regime.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia Representative Offices: What They Can and Cannot Do

08/20/2026

Indonesia permits several types of foreign representative offices, each with specific rules on commercial activities, trade representation, and construction services.

Vietnam Briefing

Why Singapore Is a Strategic Launchpad for Vietnamese Enterprises

08/20/2026

Explore why Singapore is an attractive base for Vietnamese businesses expanding overseas, including access to capital, tax advantages, regional connectivity, talent, and investment support.

China Briefing

China Minimum Wage Standards 2026

08/20/2026

This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of June 2026.

China Briefing

FDI into China for H1 2026: Behind the Numbers

08/19/2026

China FDI 2026 data show a 5% H1 decline alongside a 5.3% rise in newly registered foreign enterprises, signalling cautious but sustained investor engagement even as capital moves toward higher-value sectors.

Vietnam Briefing

Common Accounting and Tax Risks Related to Inventory in Vietnam

08/19/2026

Explore the key accounting and tax risks of inventory management in Vietnam, including stock discrepancies, WIP valuation, obsolete inventory, VAT, CIT, and warehouse controls.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Strengthens Beneficial Ownership and AML Requirements

08/19/2026

Vietnam has introduced new anti-money laundering measures, clarifying beneficial ownership, due diligence, and transparency requirements.