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India Briefing

Setting Up a Representative Office in India: RBI Approval, Eligibility & Compliance

07/08/2026

Foreign companies can use a representative office to explore India's market before investing. Learn the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) setup process, eligibility, permitted activities, and compliance requirements.

China Briefing

China Tightens Contract Food Manufacturing Rules: What Foreign Companies Need to Know

07/08/2026

New rules taking effect on December 1, 2026 make brand owners jointly responsible for the safety of food produced under contract in China. We outline what existing companies and new market entrants need to do to comply.

ASEAN Briefing

Fixed-Term vs. Permanent Employment Contracts in Malaysia: Which Is Right for Foreign Firms?

07/08/2026

Compare fixed-term and permanent employment contracts in Malaysia and learn which arrangement best suits your workforce strategy, legal obligations, and business needs.

China Briefing

EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

07/08/2026

Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.

China Briefing

Setting Up a Business in Hong Kong: What is the Full Cost?

07/07/2026

Setting up a business in Hong Kong involves a range of costs that go well beyond the initial registration fees. This guide breaks down every major expense, from incorporation and visas to office rents and payroll obligations.

China Briefing

China's New Foreign Investment Action Plan: The Measures That Matter Most for FIEs

07/07/2026

China’s 2026 action plan for foreign investment opens financial services, revises M&A rules, and eases data export controls. We outline the most important measures for FIEs and discuss how to act on them.

India Briefing

Minimizing Contractual Risk in India: Essential Safeguards for Commercial Agreements

07/07/2026

Learn how the Indian Contract Act, 1872, governs commercial contractual obligations in India, including contract formation, performance, breach, third-party agency, and business obligations.

Vietnam Briefing

EFTA–Vietnam FTA Concluded: Business Implications for Trade, Investment, and Market Access

07/07/2026

EFTA and Vietnam have concluded FTA negotiations. Learn what the agreement means for tariffs, rules of origin, services, investment, SMEs, and Vietnam market entry planning.

ASEAN Briefing

Choosing the Right Investment Structure to Maximize Corporate Tax Incentives in Vietnam

07/07/2026

Evaluate how investment structures, project design, and location affect corporate tax incentive eligibility for foreign investors entering Vietnam.

Middle East Briefing

UAE E-Invoicing Pilot Is Live: Why Voluntary Adopters Should Move Before 2027

07/07/2026

The UAE’s e-invoicing pilot has moved the framework from preparation to live implementation. Businesses can now voluntarily onboard before mandatory deadlines apply, giving them a penalty-free window to test ASP integration, invoice data mapping, ERP workflows, and internal controls ahead of the 2027 rollout.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's CIT Documentation Requirements: A Guide to Circular 20/2026

07/06/2026

Learn how Vietnam's Circular 20/2026 changes CIT deductible expense documentation, key compliance requirements, and best practices.

India Briefing

India-UK CETA Rules of Origin: Qualifying Value Content and Origin Requirements

07/06/2026

Understand the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) Rules of Origin (RoO), origin criteria, QVC, product-specific rules, and compliance requirements effective July 15, 2026.