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India Briefing

India’s Race to Manufacture Affordable Obesity Drugs Amid Ozempic’s Market Entry

03/24/2026

India’s obesity-drug market is transforming as semaglutide goes off patent, driving Ozempic's generic manufacturing, price shifts, and new opportunities in GLP-1 therapies.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore Subsidiary or Branch Office: How Foreign Companies Should Structure Market Entry

03/24/2026

Compare subsidiary and branch structures in Singapore, including liability, tax treatment, governance, and profit repatriation implications.

India Briefing

Employee Termination in India: Settlement Timelines, Retrenchment Rules, and Employer Compliance

03/24/2026

A strategic advisor’s guide to employee termination in India under the 2026 Industrial Relations Code. Navigate revised retrenchment protocols, mandatory 48-hour full and final settlements, and critical compliance mandates for modern enterprises.

China Briefing

China’s Economy Begins Year on Strong Footing – But Will Momentum Hold?

03/24/2026

China's economy rebounded in January and February 2026, with soaring foreign trade and strong performance in high-tech manufacturing - but weak domestic demand and declining private investment point to an uneven recovery.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Labor Market in 2026: Hiring Hotspots and Talent Shifts

03/24/2026

Vietnam’s labor market enters 2026 with stronger headline momentum but a more selective hiring environment.

Middle East Briefing

Strait of Hormuz Disruption: Managing Force Majeure and Supply Chain Risks

03/24/2026

Disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz are increasing pressure on global shipping routes, raising force majeure concerns and creating new challenges for energy and logistics supply chains. Businesses involved in Gulf trade should reassess contracts, insurance coverage, and contingency planning to manage force majeure risks and supply chain disruption.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Launches Up to 50% R&D Tax Credit for Businesses

03/24/2026

The UAE has officially launched Phase 1 of its Research and Development (R&D) Tax Incentives Program, introducing a non-refundable corporate tax credit of up to 50 percent on qualifying R&D expenditure capped at AED 5 million per tax period.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s QRIS Expansion Across APEC and What It Means for Businesses

03/23/2026

Indonesia plans to expand QRIS across APEC economies, enabling cross-border digital payments and creating opportunities for Indonesian businesses.

India Briefing

India’s Modern Gratuity Regime: Calculation, Taxation, and Statutory Compliance

03/23/2026

Understand gratuity in India for FY 2026–27, including eligibility, calculation under the Code on Wages, and tax treatment under the Income-tax Act, 2025 and Rules, 2026, with exemptions and relief provisions.

India Briefing

Rethinking Payroll Under India's Income Tax Rules 2026: Employer Accountability in Salary and TDS

03/23/2026

Ensure your payroll is compliant with India’s Income Tax Rules, 2026, effective April 1. Learn more about new TDS norms, HRA documentation, and perquisite valuation under the Income-tax Act, 2025.

China Briefing

Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026

03/23/2026

Hong Kong’s double tax agreement network has reached a new milestone, with fresh treaties and active negotiations shaping the 2026 outlook. Understanding how Hong Kong’s DTAs work is essential for investors and multinationals planning cross-border operations.

Vietnam Briefing

Tax Obligations for Resident and Non-Resident Property Owners in Vietnam

03/23/2026

Foreign property owners in Vietnam, both resident and non-resident, are required to adhere to the same tax regulations as Vietnamese citizens.