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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.

ASEAN Briefing

How Branch Profit Remittance Tax Applies to Foreign Entities in Vietnam

12/30/2025

Vietnam does not impose a branch profit remittance tax and instead applies corporate income tax and profit remittance rules.

Vietnam Briefing

Exploring the Vietnam International Financial Center: Part 1 – Scope, Governance, and Regulatory Framework

12/30/2025

This article outlines the scope, governance, and regulatory framework of the Vietnam International Financial Center.

India Briefing

Virtual PE Risk: The OECD's 2025 Guidance and India's Position

12/30/2025

The rise of remote work is challenging traditional PE rules based on physical presence. Businesses assessing potential virtual PE presence in India must consider the OECD’s 2025 guidance, India’s virtual PE debate and key judicial rulings.

China Briefing

China Issues Updated Rules on Tax Deduction for Advertising and Promotion Expenses

12/30/2025

China has renewed its existing rules on the pre‑tax deduction of advertising and promotion expenses with no substantive changes. The policy extension will apply from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027.

Middle East Briefing

Dubai’s New Year’s Eve Road Closures: What Businesses Need to Know

12/30/2025

Dubai’s phased New Year’s Eve road closures around Downtown and the Burj Khalifa from 4:00 pm will significantly disrupt commuting, deliveries, and customer access, requiring businesses to plan ahead.

Middle East Briefing

Four New UAE's Visit Visas in 2025: All You Need to Know

12/30/2025

The UAE’s 2025 visit visa reforms introduce purpose-specific categories that tighten the link between permitted activities, visa type, and sponsor accountability.