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India Briefing

India Launches RELIEF Initiative to Support Exporters Amid West Asia Disruptions

03/19/2026

India launched the RELIEF initiative in 2026, with a budgetary outlay of INR 4.97 billion, to support exporters amid West Asia disruptions. Explore ECGC insurance tiers and MSME freight reimbursements.

India Briefing

New Drug Manufacturing Rules 2026: India's 3-Tier Change Classification & DCGI Licensing Overhaul

03/19/2026

Navigate the 2026 drug manufacturing reforms: a guide to India's mandatory pharma change reporting, 3-tier risk classifications, and standardized Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) licensing norms.

China Briefing

China annual IIT Settlement in 2026 Is Open: Are You Ready?

03/19/2026

Annual IIT reconciliation is the mandatory year‑end individual income tax settlement for resident taxpayers. This guide outlines eligibility, deductions, filing channels, and common compliance pitfalls.

ASEAN Briefing

How Global Energy Price Volatility Could Affect Singapore’s Economy

03/19/2026

Singapore faces rising costs from global energy shocks, but its role as a regional hub creates both risks and opportunities for investors.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam, China Advance Economic Cooperation Amid High-Level Engagements

03/19/2026

Vietnam and China strengthen economic ties after the 17th Steering Committee meeting during Wang Yi’s visit.

China Briefing

China’s Brain-Computer Interface Industry – Tapping into the Future of Human-Machine Integration

03/19/2026

China is investing heavily in brain-computer interface technology, opening up vast new frontiers in healthcare, rehabilitation, and entertainment.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Amended Investment Law: Key Transitional Provisions for Existing and New Projects

03/18/2026

Vietnam’s amended Investment Law introduces a comprehensive set of transitional provisions to ensure regulatory continuity and align legacy projects with the new legal framework.

China Briefing

China’s Revised Foreign Trade Law Is Now in Effect: What Businesses Need to Know

03/18/2026

China’s Revised Foreign Trade Law introduces a more structured and security focused approach to trade governance. While signaling continued openness, the law raises compliance expectations across IP, data, and supply chains for foreign businesses.

Vietnam Briefing

Reporting Obligations of Foreign Enterprises in Vietnam: 2026 Compliance Calendar

03/18/2026

We review the Vietnam compliance calendar to see the key reporting obligations for foreign-invested enterprises in March 2026.

India Briefing

Understanding the Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026

03/18/2026

The Gujarat Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2026, formally notified on February 27, 2026, has come into effect. The changes introduce key labor compliance updates, including higher applicability thresholds, expanded working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia Corporate Income Tax Framework for Foreign-Owned Companies

03/18/2026

Learn how foreign companies can structure operations in Indonesia to manage corporate tax, reduce withholding exposure, and secure available incentives.

India Briefing

Maternity Benefits in India in 2026: Key Rules, Supreme Court Expansion, and Employer Compliance

03/18/2026

India’s maternity benefit regime has expanded in 2026 following a landmark Supreme Court ruling granting adoptive mothers 12 weeks of leave regardless of the child’s age.