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ASEAN Briefing

Is a Variable Capital Company the Right Fund Structure for Your Singapore Investment Platform?

06/25/2026

Find out whether a Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) is the right fund structure for your investment platform based on strategy, fundraising, tax, and regulatory considerations.

ASEAN Briefing

Using a Labuan Company Alongside a Malaysian Sdn Bhd

06/25/2026

Discover when foreign investors should use a Labuan company alongside a Malaysian Sdn Bhd, and compare the tax, governance, and structuring considerations for regional expansion in Malaysia.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules - New Publication Out

06/25/2026

'Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide' is out now and available for free download.

China Briefing

China’s Customs Voluntary Disclosure System: Penalty Exemptions for Import and Export Enterprises

06/24/2026

China's updated customs voluntary disclosure rules give import and export enterprises a structured route to self-correct compliance errors and avoid administrative penalties.

India Briefing

India's July 2026 Income Tax Calendar: New ITR, TDS & TCS Forms You Must Know

06/24/2026

Track key income tax deadlines due in July 2026, including TDS/TCS deposits, Forms 121, 127, 138, and 140, ITR filing, and quarterly compliance requirements.

Vietnam Briefing

As Vietnam Tightens Import Controls, Importer of Record Services Gain Importance

06/24/2026

Importer of Record (IOR) services enable foreign businesses to import goods into Vietnam without a local entity by handling customs, permits, duties, taxes, and compliance.

ASEAN Briefing

Payroll Due Diligence and Integration Following a Singapore Acquisition

06/24/2026

Evaluate payroll liabilities, CPF obligations, compliance risks, system integration requirements, and operating model decisions when acquiring a business in Singapore.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Hiring Guide: Employment Contracts, Saudization, Probation, and Probation Rules

06/24/2026

Foreign employers hiring in Saudi Arabia must comply with Labor Law requirements, Saudization quotas, Qiwa employment contracts, probation rules, and restrictions on foreign workers and independent contractors.

China Briefing

SAMR's Extraterritorial M&A Review: Five Enforcement Trends Foreign Deal Teams Must Prepare For

06/23/2026

Major conditional M&A approvals granted by China's antitrust regulator in 2025 signal a more assertive era of antitrust enforcement that extends beyond the country's own borders. Here are five trends deal teams must consider when carrying out global M&As.

Vietnam Briefing

Resolution 10-NQ/TW: Vietnam's New Strategy for High-Quality FDI and Economic Transformation

06/23/2026

Vietnam's Resolution 10-NQ/TW introduces a new FDI strategy focused on technology transfer, innovation, domestic linkages, and high-quality investment. Explore the key targets and policy breakthroughs through 2030.

Middle East Briefing

France-UAE Business Ties: Why French Companies Are Expanding in the UAE

06/23/2026

Discover why 11,000 French companies have established a presence in the UAE: foreign ownership reforms, incentives, regional market access.

Vietnam Briefing

Thai Investment in Vietnam: Key Investors, Growth Sectors, and Market Entry Strategies in 2026

06/23/2026

Thailand is Vietnam’s second-largest ASEAN investor, with US$15.4 billion in registered capital. Explore leading Thai investors, priority sectors, market entry strategies, and opportunities for businesses entering Vietnam in 2026.