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India Briefing

World Environment Day 2026: Why ESG Readiness in India is Now a Corporate Priority

06/05/2026

As ESG regulations strengthen in India, businesses must prepare for BRSR reporting, value-chain disclosures, assurance requirements, and investor expectations.

India Briefing

India FDI Report FY 2025-26: Sustained Capital Inflows Amid Global Reallocations

06/04/2026

India's FY 2025-26 FDI inflows grew 18 percent amid global uncertainty. Learn which sectors, states, and policy reforms are strengthening India's appeal as a global investment destination.

China Briefing

How Much Should You Pay Your Employees in China?

06/04/2026

This China salary guide covers everything businesses need to know about employee compensation, from regional and industry benchmarks to negotiation norms.

ASEAN Briefing

Which Industries Are Open to Foreign Ownership in Malaysia?

06/04/2026

Explore foreign ownership rules across key industries in Malaysia, including manufacturing, technology, financial services, telecommunications, and other regulated sectors affecting foreign investors.

Middle East Briefing

UAE CEPA Deals Push Non-Oil Trade Above US$1 Trillion

06/04/2026

The UAE network of 36 CEPA deals has driven non-oil foreign trade to 27%, exceeding US$1 trillion in 2025. This article explains how exporters, manufacturers, logistics providers, and investors can benefit from the UAE's expanding role as a global trade hub.

China Briefing

China Manufacturing Tracker 2026

06/04/2026

Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for March 2026 has now been updated.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s New Customs Penalty Decree: Key Compliance Changes for Importers and Exporters

06/04/2026

Examine Vietnam’s new customs penalty regime, which will take effect on July 1, 2026, under Decree No. 169/2026/ND-CP, modernizing Vietnam’s customs enforcement framework.

Vietnam Briefing

US Section 301 Forced Labor Investigation: New Trade Compliance Risks for Vietnam Exporters

06/04/2026

Learn which industries may be affected and how businesses should prepare following the US proposed new Section 301 tariffs on imports from Vietnam and other economies.

ASEAN Briefing

When Must a New PT PMA Register for Tax in Indonesia?

06/03/2026

Assess when a new PT PMA should register for tax in Indonesia and how registration timing can affect compliance obligations, hiring plans, banking arrangements, and operational readiness.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's Critical Minerals Industry: Government Prioritizes Rare Earth Processing

06/03/2026

Vietnam is repositioning its critical minerals industry from a resource-based sector toward a higher-value manufacturing ecosystem centered on processing, refining, and advanced materials production.

China Briefing

Transfer Pricing Compliance in China: Key Obligations and Risk Areas

06/03/2026

“Do I need transfer pricing documentation in China?” If your company has related-party transactions in the Chinese Mainland, the answer is very likely yes, and getting it wrong can be costly.

India Briefing

SVB Compliance in India: Why Importers Need a Customs and Transfer Pricing Readiness Review

06/03/2026

Is your Special Valuation Branch (SVB) strategy ready? Learn why multinational importers in India must align intercompany agreements, Form 48 tax filings, and HSN codes to avoid SVB investigations or incompliance.