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India Briefing

Corporate Tax Compliance for Foreign Companies in India: A Practical Roadmap for 2026

01/14/2026

We explain India’s 2026 corporate tax regime for foreign companies with insights on compliance timelines, DTAA documentation, and regulatory risks.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore Ranks Fourth in the Asia Manufacturing Index

01/14/2026

Singapore ranks fourth in the Asia Manufacturing Index, reflecting strong performance in infrastructure, trade, tax policy, and innovation, balanced by structural limits in scale and labor.

India Briefing

Gujarat Updates Labor Rules for Shops & Commercial Establishments: What You Need to Know

01/14/2026

Gujarat’s Shops & Establishments amendments, notified on December 16, 2025, introduce key labor compliance changes, including higher applicability thresholds, extended working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.

Vietnam Briefing

Investing in Vietnam’s Resort Sector: Market Overview and Outlook

01/14/2026

Vietnam’s resort sector enters 2026 with momentum, driven by rising domestic travel, international arrivals rebound, and demand for integrated leisure and wellness destinations.

ASEAN Briefing

Foreign Ownership Restrictions and Conditional Sectors in Vietnam

01/14/2026

Foreign investors must assess ownership caps, conditional sectors, licensing scope, capital, and treaty limits before entering Vietnam.

China Briefing

Sports Medicine in China: Market Outlook, Regulatory Landscape, and Investment Insights

01/14/2026

China's sports medicine market is evolving into a key healthcare segment, supported by policy initiatives and demographic trends. Foreign investors have growing opportunities in devices, rehabilitation, and services.

Middle East Briefing

Egypt’s Renewable Energy Pivot: Investment Trends and Outlook

01/14/2026

Egypt's renewable energy transition is advancing through asset privatization, large-scale Chinese and European investment, and integrated energy–water infrastructure, positioning renewables as a core pillar of economic reform and climate resilience.

Middle East Briefing

UAE's Child Digital Safety Law: Key Takeaways for Businesses and Service Providers

01/14/2026

The UAE Child Digital Safety Law introduces a comprehensive, risk-based framework regulating digital platforms, internet service providers, and custodians, with broad extraterritorial reach and significant obligations relating to child protection, data privacy, age verification, content moderation, and reporting.

India Briefing

Why German CEOs Are Betting on India: The India-EU FTA Opportunity

01/13/2026

India and Germany are strengthening their economic partnership as India nears the conclusion of an FTA with the European Union. The India-EU FTA, upon finalization, is expected to open new market opportunities, positioning Germany as a key beneficiary within the EU.

ASEAN Briefing

Asia Manufacturing Index: Malaysia Places Second Among ASEAN Economies

01/13/2026

Malaysia ranks second among ASEAN economies in the 2026 Asia Manufacturing Index, which compares manufacturing-related indicators across 11 Asian countries.

China Briefing

Compliance Audit for the Protection of the Personal Information of Minors Due January 31

01/13/2026

The CAC now requires companies processing the personal information of minors in China to submit audit materials by January 31, 2026. Businesses must act quickly to comply with filing obligations.

ASEAN Briefing

Profit Repatriation from Indonesia: Tax, Timing, and Execution Considerations

01/13/2026

Foreign investors repatriating profits from Indonesia must manage tax exposure, timing, and execution risks to ensure predictable cash outcomes.