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India Briefing

Manufacturing Takes Centre Stage in India's Union Budget 2026-27

02/01/2026

India's Union Budget 2026-27 sharpens the manufacturing push with targeted investments across strategic sectors, large-scale infrastructure spending, and customs reforms aimed at global competitiveness.

ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia’s Rising Role in US Trade and What It Means for Foreign Investors

01/30/2026

Explore US–Malaysia trade trends, key export sectors, and why Malaysia is becoming a critical supply chain partner for foreign investors.

India Briefing

What the Binny Bansal Tax Residency Ruling Means for HNIs Moving Abroad

01/30/2026

The ITAT’s ruling on the Binny Bansal tax residency case highlights that global mobility without meaningful economic disengagement does not eliminate tax exposure. For founders and investors, substance and timing outweigh physical location or day-count management when seeking treaty benefits.

China Briefing

Qianhai Updates Support for Hong Kong and Macao Medical Institutions

01/30/2026

Qianhai has revised its support measures for Hong Kong and Macao medical institutions, introducing enhanced fiscal incentives, clearer eligibility criteria, and stricter compliance requirements to promote long-term, high-quality healthcare development. The updated framework reinforces Qianhai’s role as a key testing ground for cross-border healthcare cooperation and foreign participation within the Greater Bay Area.

Vietnam Briefing

Da Nang After Merger: A New Industrial and Investment Landscape

01/30/2026

Da Nang City is one of Vietnam’s six centrally governed cities and a designated national growth pole, playing a pivotal role in the South Central Coast and Central Highlands.

India Briefing

Economic Survey of India 2025–26: Looking Beyond Headline Numbers

01/30/2026

India’s Economic Survey 2025–26 shows ~7% growth, strong services exports, rising capex, and labor reform upside—while flagging logistics, skills, and productivity as investor-critical constraints.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Launches Major Strategic Push into the Alternative Proteins Market

01/30/2026

Facing food security and sustainability challenges, the UAE is investing heavily in alternative proteins, combining large-scale infrastructure, regulatory reform, and public, private partnerships to position itself as a regional hub for next-generation food production. These efforts align with its long-term economic diversification and food security strategy.

China Briefing

China’s Import-Export in 2025: Full-Year Data, Trends, and 2026 Outlook

01/30/2026

China’s trade performance in 2025 highlighted a widening surplus, resilient exports, and a gradual recovery in imports led by industrial inputs. The data points to a structural shift toward higher-value trade and greater reliance on private-sector exporters.

China Briefing

US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

01/30/2026

On December 31, 2025, Trump signed a proclamation delaying the increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year.

India Briefing

India Economic Survey 2025-26: What Global Investors Need to Know

01/29/2026

The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights India’s economic health, driven by strong domestic demand, macroeconomic stability, and sustained policy reform momentum. The comprehensive report identifies structural reforms, services-led growth, and emerging sectors as central to India’s medium-term investment prospects.

India Briefing

Investing in India’s Insurance Sector: Frequently Asked Questions

01/29/2026

Given the significant legal amendments introduced in late 2025, we address some commonly asked questions about investing in India’s insurance sector.

India Briefing

India Amends Foreign Investment Rules for Insurance Companies: What Global Insurers Need to Know

01/29/2026

India has amended its Insurance Foreign Investment Rules in 2025, aligning FDI with FEMA norms and updating ownership and governance requirements. Here’s what global insurers need to know