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China Briefing

China's New Supply Chain Security Regulations: What Are the Risks to Foreign Companies?

04/20/2026

China's new rules on industrial supply chain security could place foreign companies in the crosshairs of competing national laws, with potential consequences for those operating in the country.

India Briefing

Import-Export Procedures in India: 2026 Edition

04/20/2026

India’s import-export procedures in 2026 are fully digitized, with streamlined customs systems, IEC-based registration, and real-time compliance under FTP 2023. Businesses must follow standardized classification and digital processes to manage trade efficiently and stay compliant.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam FDI Update: Q1 2026 Performance and Key Trends

04/20/2026

Vietnam’s FDI in Q1 2026 shows a strong rebound in new commitments and steady disbursement growth, indicating continued investor confidence despite global volatility.

Middle East Briefing

IEA Chief Projects Two-Year Recovery for Middle East Energy Markets Amid Geopolitical and Demand Pressures

04/20/2026

The IEA expects Middle East energy markets to stabilize within two years, though short-term volatility remains high due to geopolitical tensions and supply constraints.

China Briefing

Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?

04/20/2026

The current landscape of US-China tariff rates is complex, with multiple overlapping trade measures in effect. This article explains which tariffs apply in 2025 and how they intersect.

China Briefing

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

04/20/2026

On March 23, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include foreign-made consumer routers, preventing new models from receiving FCC equipment authorization and thereby banning them from being imported or sold in the US.

China Briefing

EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

04/20/2026

Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.

ASEAN Briefing

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

04/19/2026

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.

China Briefing

Spain-China Relations Deepen Amid Sánchez's Visit to Beijing

04/18/2026

Spain is deepening engagement with China despite structural imbalances, with Sánchez’s April 2026 visit institutionalizing bilateral dialogue and expanding cooperation in investment, agrifood, and industrial sectors, even as a large trade deficit persists.

China Briefing

China’s GDP Grows 5% in Q1 2026 in Show of Resilience

04/17/2026

China's economy delivered a strong start to 2026, with industrial output and export growth driving momentum despite headwinds from the global supply chain crisis.

India Briefing

MCA Seeks Public Feedback to Simplify Corporate Filings Under Companies Act, 2013 — Deadline May 15

04/17/2026

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is seeking public feedback to modernize the Companies (Incorporation) Rules, 2014, and rationalize the filing framework under the Companies Act, 2013. The consultation window is open on the IICA portal until May 15, 2026.

ASEAN Briefing

Branch vs Subsidiary in Vietnam: Corporate Income Tax Impact

04/17/2026

Planning entry into Vietnam? Understand how corporate tax shapes profit allocation, repatriation, and risk when choosing your structure.