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Vietnam Briefing

Understanding Functional Currency in Vietnam’s Accounting Regime

01/09/2026

Vietnam’s Circular 99 clarifies how enterprises determine, change, and translate functional currency, including VND reporting and disclosure requirements.

India Briefing

How India's Latin America Expansion Creates New Opportunities for Businesses

01/09/2026

As global trade patterns evolve, India is intensifying its outreach to Latin America to diversify export markets and secure critical resources. Rising trade volumes, active FTA and CEPA negotiations, and growing two-way investment signal a structural shift in economic ties, creating new opportunities for manufacturers, exporters, and investors.

ASEAN Briefing

VAT Registration, E-Faktur, and Ongoing Compliance in Indonesia for Foreign Investors

01/09/2026

Foreign investors operating in Indonesia face VAT obligations tied to e-Faktur, monthly reporting, and ongoing compliance requirements.

China Briefing

Navigating Trends in China’s Data Compliance Regime

01/09/2026

China’s data compliance regime is evolving rapidly, with trends pointing to tougher audits, coordinated enforcement, and refined cross-border rules. Foreign-invested enterprises must adopt proactive governance to stay competitive and compliant.

Middle East Briefing

Oman’s Launches its Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026-2030) Prioritizes Manufacturing and Tourism

01/09/2026

Oman’s Eleventh Five-Year Development Plan (2026–2030) prioritizes manufacturing and tourism as key engines of economic diversification.

China Briefing

Understanding Permanent Establishment in China - A Guide for Foreign Companies

01/08/2026

Understanding permanent establishment status is key to determining whether a non-resident company is liable to pay tax on income under China's network of double taxation agreements.

India Briefing

MoSPI Projects 7.4% GDP Growth for India in FY 2025-26: Sector Analysis and Investment Outlook

01/08/2026

India is set to remain one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, with real GDP growth projected at 7.4 percent in FY 2025–26. Strong domestic consumption, sustained capital investment, and robust services growth continue to underpin a favorable environment for long-term business expansion and investment planning.

India Briefing

India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends

01/08/2026

India is fast-tracking its semiconductor drive in 2025 through key investments and global tie-ups, including the latest collaboration between Tata Electronics and Bosch, announced on July 17, 2025.

Middle East Briefing

Middle East Tech 2026: 5 Non-AI Trends Shaping Regional Business

01/08/2026

In 2026, Middle East investment in tech is amplifying beyond AI to sectors such as biotechnology, quantum computing and nuclear energy.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam to Assign Digital ID Codes to Properties: New Rules from March 1, 2026

01/08/2026

Vietnam will implement a system of digital ID codes for properties from March 1, 2026, to improve transparency and real estate management.

ASEAN Briefing

Using Business Intelligence to Evaluate Logistics and Port Connectivity in Indonesia

01/08/2026

Indonesia’s logistics and port connectivity are assessed in terms of hub capacity, reliability, last-mile delivery constraints, and ASEAN positioning.

India Briefing

An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2026 - New Publication Out Now

01/07/2026

The 2026 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides practical insights for foreign firms and investors navigating India’s fast-evolving market, covering key policy developments and essential legal and operational areas such as company incorporation, taxation, audit, and HR and payroll.