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ASEAN Briefing

Should Investors Consolidate Indonesia Operations Under a Holding Company?

02/18/2026

Foreign investors assess when a holding company improves control, tax efficiency, risk isolation, and exit readiness in Indonesia.

China Briefing

EU-China Relations in 2026: What to Watch

02/18/2026

After a turbulent 2025 marked by trade frictions and rare earth disruptions, EU-China relations enter 2026 in a phase of cautious engagement rather than reset. Diplomatic channels have reopened and trade flows remain broadly resilient, providing a degree of stability for businesses.

India Briefing

Europe’s India Pivot: Ports, Missiles, and AI

02/18/2026

In this op-ed, we discuss how Europe appears to be deepening its engagement with India across maritime connectivity, defense co-production, and AI innovation and governance. A cluster of leadership visits and industrial agreements following the conclusion of the India–EU FTA signals a structural alignment rather than temporary diplomatic momentum.

India Briefing

Modi and Macron Elevate India-France Ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'

02/18/2026

On February 17, 2026, India's prime minister and the French president announced the Special Global Strategic Partnership, formalizing deeper defense, aerospace, and advanced technology integration. For foreign firms and investors, the framework enhances policy predictability and long-term industrial and investment alignment.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Industrial Boom Has Outgrown the “One-Location” Investment Playbook

02/17/2026

Vietnam’s manufacturing is increasingly regional – compare the north, central, and south to refine your 2026 investment strategy.

India Briefing

Investing in Sriperumbudur: Tamil Nadu's High-Value Manufacturing Corridor

02/17/2026

Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu is one of India’s most strategic high-value corridors, propelled by electronics production and a strong global OEM presence, including Foxconn. The region offers a scalable and de-risked platform for investment in India through 2026.

China Briefing

China’s Green Consumption Market: Policy Momentum, Consumer Shifts, and Commercial Opportunities

02/17/2026

China’s green consumption market is rapidly becoming a structural growth pillar, driven by coordinated national policy (notably the 2026 Action Plan) that integrates incentives, standards, and financing to steer household and service-sector demand toward low-carbon, resource-efficient goods and lifestyles.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore AML and KYC Rules for Foreign Shareholders

02/17/2026

Singapore AML and KYC rules for foreign shareholders and their impact on bank account approval.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia's New Copyright Law Approved, Strengthens IP Protection

02/17/2026

Saudi Arabia's new Copyright Law, approved in January 2026, modernizes IP protection, strengthen enforcement, clarify neighbouring rights, and introduce structured AI-related exceptions in line with international standards.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Cybersecurity and Data Protection Rules: A Compliance Roadmap for Businesses

02/16/2026

As Vietnam’s digital economy grows, businesses must navigate cybersecurity and data protection rules to stay compliant and maintain customer trust.

China Briefing

China’s 2025 Local GDP Results and 2026 Targets

02/16/2026

The 2025 regional GDP results reveal new patterns of development across the country, with some provinces benefitting from manufacturing and tech booms and others impacted by tariff pressure and weak domestic demand.

India Briefing

What Counts as an “Industry” Under Indian Law? Supreme Court to Decide on March 17-18

02/16/2026

India’s Supreme Court will revisit the definition of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, a ruling that could directly influence the interpretation and implementation of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.