News Across Asia | ASIA BRIEFING

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).

China Briefing

The Right Corporate Secretarial Provider in Hong Kong Does More Than Keep You Compliant

08/18/2026

The right corporate secretarial provider in Hong Kong helps strengthen governance, protect directors from liability, and keep your company ready for fundraising and due diligence at every stage.

China Briefing

How to Open a Corporate Bank Account in China for a Foreign-Invested Enterprise

08/17/2026

Which bank accounts must a foreign-invested enterprise open in China, what documents do banks require, and how does the opening process work in practice? This guide explains how to open a bank account in China, from KYC checks and on-site visits to SAFE registration and capital injection.

India Briefing

How to Execute a PD Bond for SVB Proceedings in India

08/17/2026

Learn how a provisional duty (PD) bond works in Special Valuation Branch (SVB) cases in India, including provisional assessment, electronic bond execution, bank guarantees, ICEGATE procedures, and final duty assessment.