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India Briefing

India Manufacturing Tracker 2026

03/27/2026

India Manufacturing Tracker 2026 brings you real-time updates on industry performance, manufacturing activity, PMI data, CAPEX spending, and policy support.

China Briefing

Entering Hong Kong: Operational Roadmap for Chinese Mainland Enterprises

03/27/2026

Hong Kong continues to play a critical role for Chinese Mainland enterprises pursuing internationalization and cross‑border growth. This article provides a structured overview of the operational steps, regulatory considerations, and strategic advantages of establishing a presence in Hong Kong.

Middle East Briefing

Qatar Introduces Trusted Entity Regime Allowing Immediate Tax Treaty Benefits

03/27/2026

Qatar has introduced a Trusted Entity regime, allowing approved taxpayers to apply reduced withholding tax rates or exemptions under double taxation treaties directly at source. The reform replaces the previous refund-based system, reducing administrative burdens and improving cash flow for companies making cross-border payments.

China Briefing

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

03/27/2026

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

03/27/2026

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.

India Briefing

Beyond Oil: How Gulf Disruptions Are Rewiring Global Supply Chains

03/26/2026

The 2026 West Asia conflict has triggered a systemic, multi-sector shock, with disruptions to urea and helium exports from the Gulf constraining global agriculture and semiconductor manufacturing supply chains.

ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia Withholding Tax Risks for Cross-Border Payments

03/26/2026

Foreign investors making cross-border payments in Malaysia may face withholding tax obligations. Learn the rates, treaty relief, and compliance risks.

China Briefing

China's New GAC Overseas Food Manufacturer Registration Rules: What Exporters Need to Know Before June 1, 2026

03/26/2026

China has released the detailed implementation rules for Decree No. 280, fundamentally reshaping the overseas food manufacturer registration system. Overseas food exporters face new compliance obligations affecting renewals, declaration filings, and registration pathways from June 1, 2026.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia and Egypt Sign Visa Exemption Agreement for Official Passport Holders

03/26/2026

Saudi Arabia and Egypt have signed a reciprocal visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports to facilitate official travel and strengthen bilateral coordination. The move reflects broader efforts by both countries to deepen political cooperation while expanding trade and investment ties, which have continued to grow through 2025.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Responds to Rising Oil Prices: Fuel Price Cuts, Advanced E10 Rollout and Tax Relief

03/26/2026

Vietnam lowers fuel prices, accelerates E10 biofuel rollout, and proposes tax cuts to stabilize energy costs amid global oil price volatility.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia’s Renewable Energy Investment Surge: Implications for Businesses in the Middle East

03/25/2026

Saudi Arabia’s US$34 billion investment in renewable energy in 2025 marks its entry into the global top ten and signals a rapid shift toward diversifying its energy mix under Vision 2030. This expansion is creating new opportunities across infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy-intensive industries, while reshaping the competitive landscape of the Middle East energy market.

ASEAN Briefing

Calculating Taxable Profit in Vietnam for Foreign-Invested Companies

03/25/2026

Learn how Vietnam calculates taxable profit for foreign-invested companies, including deductible expenses, depreciation rules, and tax compliance requirements.