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ASEAN Briefing

Banking, Account Opening, And Source-Of-Funds Scrutiny in Singapore

01/02/2026

Singapore’s bank account opening framework reflects a risk-based approach to source of funds scrutiny, approval discretion, and onboarding timelines for foreign investors.

India Briefing

How India’s New Labor Codes Will Reshape M&A Transactions in 2026

01/02/2026

India’s four new labor codes, notified on November 21, 2025, are going to influence mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities in India in FY 2026-27 by turning workforce compliance into a core financial and deal-structuring issue.

China Briefing

Positioning for Growth: Navigating China’s Biomanufacturing Industry

01/02/2026

China is accelerating the build‑out of its biomanufacturing ecosystem, creating expanding opportunities across upstream, mid‑stream, and downstream segments. Companies that focus on key clusters and proactively manage compliance will be best positioned to benefit.

Middle East Briefing

Opportunities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia's Technology Markets

01/02/2026

Driven by state-led digital agendas, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are emerging as the Gulf’s most dynamic technology markets.

China Briefing

Hong Kong Public Holidays 2026 Schedule

01/01/2026

Hong Kong’s 2026 holiday schedule features 15 statutory holidays and 17 general holidays, reflecting the city’s dual‑holiday framework. Employers should plan ahead to manage staffing needs, compliance obligations, and peak‑period operational demands.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Launches “Saudi Properties” Platform Ahead of Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law

01/01/2026

Saudi Arabia has launched the Saudi Properties platform as a centralized digital gateway to prepare for the Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law taking effect in January 2026.

India Briefing

India Releases Labor Code Draft Rules; Stakeholder Feedback Begins Dec. 31, 2025

12/31/2025

India’s central government has issued draft rules for all four labor codes and invited public comments from December 31, 2025, to February 14, 2026. Once finalized, the rules are expected to be implemented in phases across states.

China Briefing

Trademark Already Registered in China? How Foreign Brands Can Regain Control

12/31/2025

Foreign companies entering China often discover that their trademarks have already been filed or registered by others. This article examines the legal and strategic responses available to reclaim or protect brand rights.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Tax and Accounting Updates for Businesses in 2026

12/31/2025

Recent regulatory updates on Vietnam's tax and accounting affect foreign firms, requiring timely preparation for implementation.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Mandates Centralized Electronic Labor Contracts from July 2026: Key Requirements under Decree 337

12/31/2025

From July 1, 2026, Vietnam’s government mandates that all electronic labor contracts must be digitally managed on a centralized platform.

Middle East Briefing

GCC Economies Outlook for 2026: Growth Projections and Key Drivers

12/31/2025

GCC economies are expected to see stronger growth in 2026, with international institutions projecting expansion of around 4.4–4.5 percent.

ASEAN Briefing

Enforcing Commercial Contracts in the Philippines: An Investor Enforcement Perspective

12/30/2025

See how contract enforcement works in the Philippines and what you must structure to protect your investment and recovery rights.

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