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ASEAN Briefing

Should Foreign Companies in Singapore Use a Nominee Director or Appoint a Resident Director?

07/02/2026

Compare nominee and resident director arrangements in Singapore, including the legal, governance, and operational considerations that influence the most appropriate appointment for foreign companies.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Reaches Upper-Middle-Income Status Under World Bank Classification

07/02/2026

Vietnam has been reclassified as a World Bank upper-middle-income economy after its GNI per capita reached US$4,970, marking a milestone for investors.

India Briefing

What Should Employers Know About Wage, Payroll, and HR Compliance in India in 2026?

07/02/2026

Download India Briefing’s 2026 employer guide to wage, payroll, and HR compliance in India, covering labor codes, minimum wages, hiring, exits, TDS, and payroll obligations.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Regulatory Update July 2026: A New Compliance Landscape for Investors

07/02/2026

More than 60 laws and decrees take effect as part of Vietnam's July 2026 regulatory update, affecting taxation, digital business, customs, investment, and corporate compliance.

ASEAN Briefing

How Transfer Pricing Shapes Group Structures in Malaysia

07/02/2026

Transfer pricing influences how multinational groups structure their Malaysian operations. See how decisions on business functions, intercompany arrangements, and profit allocation affect group structures.

China Briefing

China’s 2026 Legislative Agenda: Which Laws Matter Most for Foreign Businesses?

07/02/2026

Under the new agenda, China will introduce major reforms to procurement, trademarks, taxation, bankruptcy, and financial regulations. These changes, which aim to unify rules, tighten compliance, and reshape market access, could require foreign companies to reassess strategies and regulatory exposure.

China Briefing

China Strengthens Trademark Enforcement: What the 2026 Amendment Means for Businesses

07/01/2026

The new amendment strengthens mechanisms for brand protection for rights holders while introducing new compliance obligations that businesses must address ahead of the January 2027 implementation date.

ASEAN Briefing

Withholding Tax on Intra-Group Transactions in Indonesia

07/01/2026

Explore how Indonesia's withholding tax rules apply to intra-group payments, including management fees, royalties, financing, and transfer pricing.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's Outbound Investment: Current Trends and Potential Destinations

07/01/2026

Vietnamese outbound investment has expanded steadily over the past several years, reflecting the increasing ambitions of domestic enterprises to build regional and global operations.

India Briefing

India Manufacturing Tracker 2026

07/01/2026

India Manufacturing Tracker 2026 brings you real-time updates on industry performance, manufacturing activity, PMI data, CAPEX spending, and policy support.

India Briefing

Trade Misinvoicing Risk Prevention in India: Importer and Exporter Checklist

07/01/2026

This importer-exporter checklist outlines the key customs, banking, tax, accounting, and documentation controls businesses should review to reduce trade misinvoicing risk in India.

Middle East Briefing

Freelancers in the Gulf Are Outgrowing Their Banks

07/01/2026

Freelancers in the Gulf are managing cross-border clients, multiple currencies, and irregular income. Here’s why traditional banking often falls short and how tailored freelancer bank accounts can help.