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China Briefing

US–China Trade Cheer Spurs SGD and Broader ASEAN Markets

08/03/2025

US-China trade hopes are lifting the Singapore dollar and ASEAN markets, but don’t confuse momentum with permanence. Here’s what you should know.

Vietnam Briefing

US Tariffs on Vietnamese Exports: Analyzing the Executive Order of July 2025

08/01/2025

Vietnam maintains favorable tariff rates under the latest US executive order signed on July 31, 2025. Explore implications for exporters, transshipment rules, and how the 20 percent duty compares with regional competitors.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s Construction Market: Growth Drivers and 2030 Forecast

08/01/2025

Explore Indonesia’s construction market outlook through 2030 with key growth drivers, investment trends, and strategies for foreign investors.

China Briefing

Asia Transfer Pricing Brief: Q2 2025

08/01/2025

In our Asia Transfer Pricing Brief for Q2 2025, we present the latest updates and new guidelines on transfer pricing in Hong Kong and Asia.

India Briefing

GST Compliance for SaaS and Cloud Computing in India: Rates, Registration & Cross-Border Rules

08/01/2025

Learn how India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) applies to SaaS and cloud computing, covering tax rates, SAC codes, place of supply, compliance rules, and cross-border obligations.

India Briefing

India Manufacturing Tracker 2025

08/01/2025

Introducing the India Manufacturing Tracker 2025 by India Briefing—your go-to source for real-time updates on the country's industrial production, emerging trends, and key sector insights.

Middle East Briefing

UAE’s Virtual Work Visa: Working Remotely from the UAE

08/01/2025

The UAE’s Virtual Work Visa allows foreign professionals to live in the country while working remotely for overseas employers.

China Briefing

Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What’s in Effect Now?

08/01/2025

The current landscape of US-China tariff rates is complex, with multiple overlapping trade measures in effect. This article explains which tariffs apply in 2025 and how they intersect.

China Briefing

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

08/01/2025

This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on July 30, 2025. Most recently, the US imposes a 50% tariff on copper products starting August 1, 2025.

Vietnam Briefing

Leverage Incentives in Da Nang for High-Tech Investments

07/31/2025

Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-tech investment in Vietnam, offering generous incentives, infrastructure upgrades, and talent support for semiconductor, AI, and innovation-driven sectors under Resolution No. 136/2024/QH15.

India Briefing

India Backs 23 Chip Design Projects to Boost Semiconductor Supply Chain

07/31/2025

India has approved 23 chip design projects under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, part of the INR 760 billion (US$8.67 billion) Semicon India Programme, to strengthen its domestic semiconductor ecosystem.

China Briefing

China Launches First-Ever National Childcare Subsidy: What You Must Know

07/31/2025

The newly implemented childcare subsidy in China marks a historic step in national birth support policy, with important implications for foreign companies targeting Chinese families. This analysis covers the policy framework, demographic impacts, and sector-specific opportunities.