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ASEAN Briefing

Understanding Thailand’s Foreign Business Act: Restricted Sectors and Workarounds

07/11/2025

Thailand’s Foreign Business Act sets foreign ownership limits and outlines which sectors are restricted with legal entry options available.

India Briefing

India Pursues Strategic BRICS Partnerships as US Tariff Tensions Rise

07/11/2025

As US tariff threats resurface under Trump, Indian exporters face growing trade risks—particularly due to BRICS ties. India Briefing analyzes sector-wise impacts and how India is navigating between global alliances and evolving US trade policies.

ASEAN Briefing

Withholding Tax in Thailand: Guide for Foreign Service Providers

07/11/2025

Foreign service providers should review Thailand’s withholding tax rules, DTA benefits, and compliance steps to avoid unnecessary exposure.

Vietnam Briefing

Ho Chi Minh City’s New Master Plan: Six Urban Zones, One Mega-City Vision

07/11/2025

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), the economic heart of Vietnam and the primary business hub of the southern region, is entering a new development phase with a revised master plan that introduces six functional urban zones.

China Briefing

Cross-Border Restructuring: A Strategic Response to Rising Geopolitical and Supply Chain Risks

07/11/2025

Rather than exiting China altogether, many multinationals are embracing cross-border restructuring to manage geopolitical tensions and diversify risk. This article unpacks how the approach works and why it's gaining momentum.

Middle East Briefing

UK-Qatar Economic Ties: Trade, Partnerships, Business Opportunities

07/11/2025

UK-Qatar trade in 2024 reached US$7.29 billion. Sectors like aviation, energy, and financial services remain open to bilateral opportunities.

China Briefing

US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

07/11/2025

This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on May 21, 2025. Most recently, US and China agreed to cut reciprocal tariff rates to 10 percent for a period of 90 days; US reduced de minimis tariff rates but costs remain high for small parcels.

India Briefing

Form CRL-1 Compliance Guide 2025: Navigate India's New Subsidiary Layering Rules

07/10/2025

Effective July 14, 2025, Indian firms must file revised Form CRL-1 disclosing subsidiary layers, aligning with the latest amendment to the Companies (Restriction on Number of Layers) Rules, 2017.

China Briefing

How Are Tariffs Impacting Chinese Exports to the US?

07/10/2025

Chinese exports to the US have dropped significantly in 2025 as Trump's tariffs begin to bite. We examine the latest trade data and discuss the possible trajectory of US-China trade.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker

07/10/2025

This Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker offers the latest data, insights, and policy updates to keep foreign investors and analysts informed about the industry. It was last updated July 2025.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Launches New AI-Driven Government Planning Cycle: What Foreign Investors Should Know

07/10/2025

As the UAE launches its new AI-driven planning cycle, it unlocks strategic opportunities for foreign investors.

China Briefing

China-Australia Relations Revisited: What Businesses Can Expect From Prime Minister’s 2025 China Visit

07/10/2025

The upcoming Australia-China leaders' summit in July 2025 offers an opportunity to reset trade ties, support cross-border investment, and renew bilateral dialogue. Here's what foreign companies should expect.