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Vietnam Briefing

From July 1, Here Are the 10 Tax Practices Prohibited in Vietnam

06/29/2026

Learn the 10 prohibited tax practices in Vietnam from July 1, 2026, recent enforcement actions, and compliance tips for businesses.

India Briefing

Bihar Repeals Shops and Establishments Act: Will Other States Follow Through?

06/29/2026

Bihar has repealed its Shops and Establishments Act, 2025, replacing it with the Bihar OSHWC Rules, 2025. The move aims to align the state's labor laws with the central government's four labor codes.

ASEAN Briefing

Direct Share Transfers in Vietnam: Capital Gains Tax Rules

06/29/2026

Foreign investors undertaking direct share transfers in Vietnam should assess tax treatment, transaction sequencing, and registration requirements.

China Briefing

China's Maternity and Baby Market (Part I): Demographics, Policy, and Market Structure

06/29/2026

China's maternity and baby market is shifting from volume to value. In Part I of this two-part series, we cover the demographics, policy landscape, and market structure foreign brands and investors need to understand before entering.

India Briefing

Employee Compensation During Layoffs, Retrenchment, and Business Restructuring in India

06/26/2026

Learn how India's Industrial Relations Code and Social Security Code govern employee compensation during layoffs, retrenchment, business restructuring, and termination, including gratuity and other statutory benefits.

India Briefing

A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026

06/26/2026

We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.

China Briefing

How to Hire Over-Age Workers in China: A Practical Guide for HR and In-House Counsel (Part II)

06/26/2026

Part II of our guide moves from setup to risk management, focusing on the operational pressure points where HR teams and in-house counsel are most likely to encounter disputes or regulatory scrutiny for hiring over-age workers in China.

India Briefing

India Gratuity Rules 2026-27: Calculation, Tax Treatment, Employer Compliance

06/26/2026

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.

Middle East Briefing

What Is the UAE Notice Period? A Guide for Employers and Employees

06/26/2026

Understand UAE notice period rules under the Labour Law, including standard notice periods, probation rules, resignation, termination, payment in lieu of notice, and employer compliance considerations.

China Briefing

Where to Invest in China in 2026 and Beyond: A Guide for Foreign Investors

06/25/2026

A more selective FDI environment has increased the cost of misjudging location choice. For foreign investors, knowing where to invest in China is critical to achieving optimal outcomes.

India Briefing

India’s MedTech Localization Push: Market Entry Opportunities for Medical Device Manufacturers and Investors

06/25/2026

India’s MedTech localization push is opening opportunities for manufacturers, component suppliers, healthcare technology firms, and foreign investors as the government reviews priority medical device categories with high import dependence.

ASEAN Briefing

Is a Variable Capital Company the Right Fund Structure for Your Singapore Investment Platform?

06/25/2026

Find out whether a Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) is the right fund structure for your investment platform based on strategy, fundraising, tax, and regulatory considerations.