News Across Asia

China's Luxury Market Outlook: Stabilization, Strategic Reset, and the New Consumer Landscape

China's luxury market is entering 2026 in a phase of cautious stabilization, shaped by shifting consumer demographics, evolving tastes, and a more complex macro-policy environment.

Should Foreign Investors Form an Exempt Pte Ltd or a Standard Pte Ltd in Singapore?

Foreign investors choosing between an Exempt or Standard Pte Ltd in Singapore should assess ownership structure and scalability.

India Streamlines Business Visa Approval for Chinese Professionals to 4 Weeks

India has eased business visa procedures for Chinese professionals, reducing processing times to under four weeks. The move indicates a strategic recalibration by India to support its manufacturing growth and stabilize cross-border supply chains.

How to Navigate Cultural Differences in India to Succeed in Your Business Journey

Learn how businesses can navigate cultural differences in India with practical insights on leadership, communication, hierarchy, and relationship-building. A guide for global executives entering the Indian market.

Vietnam’s E-Commerce Law 2025: Key Provisions and Business Implications

Effective July 1, 2026, Vietnam’s E-Commerce Law will regulate all activities of domestic and foreign entities on e-commerce platforms.

UAE Declares January 1, 2026 Paid Public Holiday for Private Sector

India-France Tax Treaty Update Favors Long-Term Investors, Expands Capital Gains Rights

India and France have agreed to revise their bilateral tax treaty. The proposed changes include differentiated dividend withholding rates based on shareholding thresholds, narrowing the scope of taxation on technical service fees, etc.

Vietnam’s New VAT Law in 2026: Key Compliance Guidance

We review the latest updates to Vietnam's Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law, aimed at supporting business recovery after the typhoon season and resolving the current bottleneck in VAT refunds.

CEWC 2025: China Emphasizes Boosting Domestic Consumption, Proactive Fiscal Policy in 2026

China’s 2025 Central Economic Work Conference sets a cautious yet targeted economic agenda for 2026, emphasizing proactive fiscal policy, modest monetary easing, and efforts to boost domestic consumption and strategic investment.

Major Legislative Overhaul: Key Laws and Resolutions from Vietnam NA's 10th Session

Examine the key changes to laws and resolutions that could significantly impact businesses from the 10th session of Vietnam’s National Assembly.

Managing AI Slop: Why Due Diligence is Essential for Businesses Using Generative AI

Generative AI can produce convincing but false outputs. We explain why due diligence, verification, and governance are critical to managing AI slop.

How Business Intelligence Prevents Partnership Disputes in Malaysian Joint Ventures

Explore how business intelligence helps foreign investors prevent partnership disputes in Malaysian joint ventures shaped by family control.