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China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: July 2026

08/14/2026

China's July 2026 tax developments include new restructuring tax relief, offshore trust IIT rules, standardised administrative penalties, VOC environmental taxes, and battery consumption tax changes. Learn what these updates mean for foreign-invested enterprises in China.

India Briefing

How Foreign Companies Move from Distributor-Led Sales to Direct India Operations

08/14/2026

Foreign companies often enter India through distributors or resellers before setting up direct operations. We explain when to make the shift, key compliance considerations, and lessons from global brands in India.

ASEAN Briefing

Investing in Vietnam's Renewable Energy Sector: A Market Entry Guide for Foreign Investors

08/13/2026

Vietnam's renewable energy market is creating new opportunities for foreign investors across solar, wind, energy storage, infrastructure, and corporate power procurement.

India Briefing

Investing in South India: Comparing States, Sectors, and Opportunities for Foreign Firms

08/13/2026

This article compares South India’s five principal investment destinations, examining their economic strengths, infrastructure, incentives, industry clusters, and suitability for different multinational operating models.

Vietnam Briefing

How Vietnam’s New Civil Aviation Law Creates Opportunities for Businesses

08/13/2026

Vietnam’s 2025 Aviation Law strengthens aircraft finance protections and opens clearer routes for airport investment, leasing, aviation services, and technology.

China Briefing

How Can Foreign F&B Brands Enter China? Food Franchising Models and Market Entry Considerations

08/12/2026

Foreign food and beverage chains are expanding in China through franchising and local capital. We compare the entry models open to foreign F&B brands and the compliance steps that determine success.

China Briefing

China's Food Franchising Market in 2026: US Chains Return as the Industry Consolidates

08/12/2026

US food chain brands are entering or re-entering China at the fastest pace in years, relying on franchising and local capital partners to expand in a RMB 5.8 trillion (US$833.8 billion) catering market that is growing more slowly but consolidating rapidly around chains. We examine the data behind the trend.

India Briefing

Productivity Audit in India: How Companies Can Improve Workforce Efficiency

08/12/2026

What is a productivity audit and why do businesses in India need one? Explore how such audits can identify workforce inefficiencies and improve operational performance.

ASEAN Briefing

Step-by-Step Company Registration Process in Thailand for Foreign Investors

08/12/2026

Registering a company in Thailand requires the right ownership structure, incorporation process, tax registrations, and operating approvals.

Vietnam Briefing

Understanding Vietnam’s Tax Withholding Framework for Foreign E-Commerce Platforms

08/12/2026

As Vietnam’s digital economy expands, tax authorities are strengthening oversight of income generated through foreign e-commerce platforms.

India Briefing

India Introduces Electronic Voluntary Duty Payment Records for EODC Processing

08/12/2026

India’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced an electronic system for voluntary duty payment records. This is to simplify EODC processing under the Advance Authorisation (AA) and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Schemes.

India Briefing

GST Refund and Input Tax Credit in India: Complete Guide for Foreign Businesses

08/11/2026

Claiming a GST refund and input tax credit can reduce tax costs and improve cash flow. Find out when foreign businesses can claim them and how to file claims in India.