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China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: October 2025

11/11/2025

In this China Monthly Tax Brief for October 2025, we highlight key taxation developments relevant to individuals and businesses

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Regional Minimum Wage Effective from January 1, 2026

11/11/2025

Vietnam’s government has officially updated the regional minimum wage for contract-based workers, which will take effect from January 1, 2026.

India Briefing

Delhi Shops and Establishments Act: Conditions for Extended Business Hours

11/11/2025

Learn how the latest exemptions granted under the Delhi Shops and Establishments Act enable extended business hours with clear compliance rules, enhancing operational flexibility while protecting worker welfare.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Economic Performance in 2025: GDP, FDI, and Trade

11/11/2025

We examine key indicators of Vietnam's economic performance in the first 10 months of 2025, including GDP, FDI, and trade.

Middle East Briefing

Setting Up a Virtual Asset Business Under Dubai's VARA: Mainland or Free Zone?

11/10/2025

Choosing between mainland and free zone incorporation under Dubai’s VARA shapes market access, tax exposure, and operational flexibility.

China Briefing

Top US States Trading with China: Measuring Exposure to the Trade War

11/10/2025

2024 trade data highlights uneven state-level exposure to China and underscores how shifting trade dynamics create varying levels of economic impact across the country.

ASEAN Briefing

Paid-Up Capital Decisions in the Philippines: What CFOs Should Weigh

11/10/2025

Foreign CFOs entering the Philippines should structure paid-up capital strategically to align ownership, compliance, and liquidity with tax efficiency and investment goals.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesian Accounting Standards vs IFRS: Choosing the Right Framework for Foreign-Owned Companies

11/10/2025

Foreign investors should base reporting on SAK for compliance and apply IFRS reconciliations to ensure accurate audits, tax filings, and group consolidation.

ASEAN Briefing

Customs Strategy in Thailand: FTAs and Duty Drawback Options

11/10/2025

Evaluate how FTAs, HS codes, and duty-drawback mechanisms can optimize import costs, compliance, and liquidity for foreign businesses in Thailand.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Trade, Investment, and Business Opportunities

11/10/2025

Vietnam and the UK have officially elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking another stride toward future cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development.

India Briefing

How Global Companies Leverage Offshore Accounting for Scale & Speed

11/10/2025

Discover how global companies leverage offshore accounting to reduce costs, enhance compliance, and accelerate financial transformation.

China Briefing

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

11/10/2025

Trump has threatened an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods in retaliation for the expansion of rare earth export controls. This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on October 11, 2025.