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Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities

04/21/2026

Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.

ASEAN Briefing

Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities

04/21/2026

Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.

China Briefing

Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities

04/21/2026

Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates (“Dezan Shira”), a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.

Middle East Briefing

Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities

04/21/2026

Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.

China Briefing

China's New Supply Chain Security Regulations: What Are the Risks to Foreign Companies?

04/20/2026

China's new rules on industrial supply chain security could place foreign companies in the crosshairs of competing national laws, with potential consequences for those operating in the country.

India Briefing

Import-Export Procedures in India: 2026 Edition

04/20/2026

India’s import-export procedures in 2026 are fully digitized, with streamlined customs systems, IEC-based registration, and real-time compliance under FTP 2023. Businesses must follow standardized classification and digital processes to manage trade efficiently and stay compliant.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam FDI Update: Q1 2026 Performance and Key Trends

04/20/2026

Vietnam’s FDI in Q1 2026 shows a strong rebound in new commitments and steady disbursement growth, indicating continued investor confidence despite global volatility.

Middle East Briefing

IEA Chief Projects Two-Year Recovery for Middle East Energy Markets Amid Geopolitical and Demand Pressures

04/20/2026

The IEA expects Middle East energy markets to stabilize within two years, though short-term volatility remains high due to geopolitical tensions and supply constraints.

China Briefing

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

04/20/2026

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

04/20/2026

On March 23, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include foreign-made consumer routers, preventing new models from receiving FCC equipment authorization and thereby banning them from being imported or sold in the US.

China Briefing

EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

04/20/2026

Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.

ASEAN Briefing

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

04/19/2026

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.