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India Briefing

FEMA Non-Debt Instruments (Third Amendment) Rules 2026: Foreign Individuals Can Now Invest in Indian Listed Securities

06/15/2026

India has expanded Schedule III investment eligibility under the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019. Learn how the 2026 amendments affect foreign investors, listed companies, banks, and compliance teams.

India Briefing

FSSAI Crackdown on Food Claims: Why Brands Should Review Labels, Names, and Marketing

06/15/2026

FSSAI's recent notices serve as a warning for food businesses using organic, healthy, vegan, and nutrient-related claims. Explore the regulatory implications and compliance measures required under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

China Briefing

Entering China: The Most Important Setup Decisions for Your Manufacturing Success

06/15/2026

Early setup choices in China manufacturing shape operational flexibility for years. From entity structuring to tax and employment frameworks, getting these decisions right at the outset avoids costly constraints that are difficult, and sometimes impossible, to reverse.

ASEAN Briefing

Tax Treatment of Royalties, Technology Transfers, and Intellectual Property Payments in Vietnam

06/15/2026

Royalty and technology transfer arrangements can affect the cost of operating in Vietnam through withholding tax exposure, transfer pricing requirements, and intellectual property structuring decisions.

China Briefing

China Minimum Wage Standards 2026

06/15/2026

This article offers a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels. The data is current as of June 2026.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia's KBLI 2025 Transition: Understanding the New Business Classification Framework

06/12/2026

Indonesia will implement KBLI 2025 on June 15, 2026. Learn how the new business classification framework affects licensing applications, existing registrations, and new investments.

India Briefing

Who Will Face Income Tax Scrutiny in TY 2026–27? India's CBDT Rules Explained

06/12/2026

CBDT’s compulsory scrutiny guidelines for tax year 2026-27 identify categories of income tax returns that the Income Tax Department will mandatorily examine in detail.

China Briefing

What China's New ODI Rules Mean for Multinational Companies

06/12/2026

Multinational companies should review China-related operations and strengthen compliance frameworks to address evolving ODI-linked risks in data, technology, and cross-border collaboration.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Salary Payment Rules Tighten from June 1, 2026: What Employers Should Know

06/12/2026

From June 1, 2026, the UAE removes the 15-day payroll grace period. Private-sector employers that miss salary payments may face fines, work permit suspensions, and travel bans within 21 days.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Proposes Updated Rules for Private Hospitality Facilities

06/11/2026

Saudi Arabia has proposed new rules for private hospitality facilities, covering licensing, short-stay limits, advertising, guest privacy, and security obligations. Operators should review their procedures and monitor the final regulation once issued.

India Briefing

Building HR Compliance Readiness Under India’s Labor Codes

06/11/2026

Prepare your business for labor codes in India with practical insights on workforce management, compliance risks, and employment governance in 2026.

China Briefing

Navigating Data Compliance in Chinese M&A Transactions

06/11/2026

Understanding how China's data protection laws affect every stage of a cross-border acquisition is essential for foreign companies exploring M&A opportunities in the country.