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ASEAN Briefing

Managing Statutory Financial Reporting Across Multiple Philippine Entities

07/29/2026

Managing statutory financial reporting becomes more complex as foreign investors expand through multiple Philippine entities. Here's what businesses need to consider.

China Briefing

Maximizing Tax Treaty Benefits Under the Hong Kong-China DTA

07/29/2026

The Hong Kong-China DTA offers significant tax savings, but accessing treaty benefits requires careful planning, beneficial ownership, and proper documentation.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's E-commerce Market in 2026: Trends, Platforms, and Business Outlook

07/29/2026

Vietnam's e-commerce market maintained strong momentum in the first half of 2026 despite rising platform fees and stricter operating requirements.

India Briefing

India’s Transition QCO 2026: Simplified BIS Certification Guide for Manufacturers

07/28/2026

India's Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, introduces a simplified BIS certification route under Scheme II. Learn how the new framework changes the certification process.

China Briefing

China Releases Draft Standard on AI Application Security Classification and Grading

07/28/2026

China's draft standard for classifying and grading AI application security risks was just released. Learn how companies should prepare.

Vietnam Briefing

Understanding How Vietnam's Middle Class Is Reshaping Consumer Spending

07/28/2026

Vietnam's expanding middle class, rising incomes and evolving consumer spending habits are creating new opportunities for foreign businesses across key sectors in 2026.

ASEAN Briefing

Protecting Intellectual Property in the Philippines: Strategic Considerations for Foreign Investors

07/28/2026

Protect intellectual property in the Philippines with insights on trademarks, patents, technology licensing, and strategic considerations for foreign investors.

China Briefing

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

07/28/2026

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

India Briefing

PAN Allotment in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign Companies, NRIs, and FPIs

07/27/2026

India's new PAN allotment framework tightens compliance for multinational companies and NRIs, while the Central Board of Direct Tax's May 15, 2026, notification provides targeted relaxations for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).

China Briefing

Key Tax Enforcement Trends in 2026: What Foreign Companies in China Need to Know

07/27/2026

China's tax authorities are ramping up digital, data-driven enforcement in 2026, tightening scrutiny across invoicing, export rebates, tax incentives, and platform sales. Here's what foreign companies need to know to stay compliant.

Middle East Briefing

GCC–ASEAN Free Trade Talks: What a Deal Would Mean for UAE Businesses in Southeast Asia

07/27/2026

ASEAN and the GCC are studying a bloc-to-bloc free trade agreement, and the UAE (nearly half of GCC–ASEAN trade) has the most at stake. This guide explains what a deal would add beyond the UAE's existing CEPAs, which sectors gain most, and how businesses can prepare before any text exists.

Middle East Briefing

UAE UBO Reporting Requirements: 15-Day Update Rules Explained

07/27/2026

Learn when UAE companies must update their UBO and shareholder records, what triggers the 15-day reporting deadline, and how to maintain compliance with UAE beneficial ownership requirements.