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Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Regulatory Update: Key Changes Effective April 2026

04/13/2026

Vietnam implements regulatory updates in April 2026 on fire safety, banking, foreign investment, immigration, and administrative procedures.

India Briefing

Indian Commercial Landscape for Austrian (and Styrian) Companies: Where the Opportunities Lie

04/13/2026

Explore India–Austria trade trends, investment flows, and high-potential sectors for Austrian firms, with insights for market entry and expansion in India.

China Briefing

How China’s Foreign Investment Negative List Works – A Guide for Investors

04/13/2026

Understanding which sectors are open, restricted, or entirely off-limits to foreign investors in China requires consulting several different lists depending on where and how you plan to invest.

India Briefing

India's Food Processing Industry in 2026: Growth Trends, PLI Impact, and Export Performance

04/13/2026

India’s food processing industry in 2026 is expanding steadily, driven by PLI incentives, rising foreign direct investments, export growth, and strong domestic demand, positioning it as a key engine of value addition and employment.

India Briefing

New Compliance Rules for Exporters: DGFT Mandates Digital Certificate of Origin

04/11/2026

India’s export compliance framework is undergoing a significant shift as the DGFT mandates fully digital issuance and stricter oversight of the Certificate of Origin (CoO). The amendments to FTP and HBP 2023 streamline verification and reinforce regulatory oversight.

ASEAN Briefing

Adapting to Singapore’s 15% Global Minimum Tax as a Multinational

04/11/2026

Singapore’s 15% minimum tax is reshaping multinational structures. Understand exposure, costs, and why Singapore remains a leading hub.

India Briefing

A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026

04/11/2026

We answer some frequently asked questions foreign hiring managers may have regarding the minimum wage in India. Multiple states and jurisdictions have revised their rates in 2025, with effect from July 1 or October 1, 2025.

Vietnam Briefing

Corporate Restructuring Amid Global Turbulence: How Vietnam Businesses Are Adapting

04/11/2026

Vietnamese businesses are increasingly turning to corporate restructuring to navigate global turbulence, including rising tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and cost pressures.

ASEAN Briefing

How Foreign Investors Should Prepare for an LHDN Tax Audit in Malaysia

04/10/2026

Learn how LHDN tax audits work in Malaysia, key risks for foreign investors, penalties up to 45%, and how to prepare defensible tax positions.

India Briefing

TDS Compliance & DTAA Optimization: A Guide to India’s Income-tax Act, 2025 for FY 2026-27

04/10/2026

A comprehensive guide to India’s new TDS regime in FY 2026-27 for businesses and foreign investors. Learn about withholding tax on debt, capital gains, and technical services under the Income-tax Act, 2025.

China Briefing

Cost of Living in China 2026: A City-by-City Breakdown for Expats

04/10/2026

This city‑by‑city guide analyzes expat living costs in China in 2026 using a Shanghai Index benchmark. It explains how inflation trends, exchange rates, and regional development policies shape real purchasing power across different cities and lifestyles.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Commercial Companies Law Amendments: What Businesses Need to Know

04/10/2026

UAE Commercial Companies Law amendments give companies greater flexibility in ownership structures, fundraising, shareholder exits, and more.