News Across Asia

2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: National Day Break Arrangements Confirmed

Vietnam’s 2026 public holiday schedule includes a five-day National Day break and a new paid Vietnam Culture Day holiday. See key dates and employer requirements.

Post-Incorporation Checklist in China: What to Do in the First 90 Days

Obtaining a business license is only the beginning of establishing a business in China. During the first 90 days, foreign investors must complete a range of legal, financial, tax, banking, and employment-related procedures to make their entity fully operational.

Building an E-commerce Logistics Network in Vietnam: Market Landscape, Challenges, and Best Practices

Explore Vietnam’s e-commerce logistics market, including logistics costs, fulfilment models, warehousing, last-mile delivery, cold chain, regulations, and future trends.

Bookkeeping Services in Hong Kong – Which Companies Need A Provider? 

Hong Kong companies must keep detailed financial records for seven years and meet strict bookkeeping standards to stay compliant and audit-ready. This guide covers what records to maintain, how to keep them, and when outsourcing to a bookkeeping provider makes sense for your business.

Common Customs Valuation Errors That Trigger SVB Scrutiny in India

Learn the most common customs valuation mistakes that trigger Special Valuation Branch (SVB) scrutiny in India, including royalty payments, related-party pricing, assists, and customs compliance risks.

Annual Reporting Obligations for Foreign-Owned Companies in the Philippines

Foreign-owned companies in the Philippines must meet annual financial reporting, SEC filing, and corporate tax obligations to maintain compliance.

India Proposes Simpler Fund Management Safe Harbour Rules for Offshore Investment Funds

Learn how India's Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes to simplify fund management safe harbour rules for offshore investment funds.

Managing Labour Risks in China: Workforce Structuring Strategies for 2026 and Beyond

Investing in Anantapur: Andhra Pradesh’s Emerging Industrial Hub

Anantapur offers opportunities across renewable energy, cement supply chains, agribusiness and industrial services. We assess its infrastructure, emerging projects, incentives and operational constraints.

Simplified Personal Information Protection Compliance for Small Companies in China (Part 2)

China's new provisions ease compliance for small-scale personal information processors around data exports, audits, impact assessments, and penalties. This second part of a two-part series breaks down what's changed and how small businesses should prepare.

Simplified Personal Information Protection Compliance for Small Companies in China (Part 1)

China has simplified how small-scale personal information processors must formulate and disclose their PI processing rules, easing the notification burden for smaller businesses. This first part of a two-part series looks at who qualifies and what the simplified requirements involve.

Preparing Your Manufacturing Business for ESG Compliance in India

Manufacturers in India must align with evolving ESG requirements to strengthen compliance, meet BRSR obligations, satisfy customer due diligence, and attract investment.