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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.

ASEAN Briefing

Withholding Tax on Service Fees, Royalties, and Interest in Vietnam

08/19/2026

Vietnam applies different withholding tax rates to service fees, royalties, and interest paid overseas. See how FCT affects cross-border payments.

India Briefing

India's Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act 2026: Key Tax Reliefs for Investors

08/19/2026

India’s Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026, which received Presidential assent on 17 August 2026, introduces tax exemption on foreign investment funds, electronics manufacturing, government securities, and special purpose vehicles.

ASEAN Briefing

How Location Affects Tax Incentives for Investments in the Philippines

08/19/2026

Investment location can affect tax incentives in the Philippines, including income tax holidays, VAT, customs duties, and local tax treatment.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Tax Administration 2026: Decree 252 Compliance Guide

08/19/2026

Vietnam’s Decree 252/2026 introduces new tax registration, VAT refund, e-commerce, enforcement, and compliance rules from 1 July 2026.

ASEAN Briefing

Branch or Subsidiary in the Philippines: Which Structure Is More Tax Efficient?

08/18/2026

Compare the tax implications of a branch and subsidiary in the Philippines, including profit repatriation, tax treaties, and investment incentives.

India Briefing

Appointing an Indian National as a Director of a Foreign Company: FEMA and Tax Considerations

08/18/2026

Can an Indian resident serve as a foreign company director? Learn about the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) 1999, tax obligations, permanent establishment (PE), and place of effective management (POEM).