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China Briefing

Choosing the Right City in China for an FIE: Cost Savings vs. Hidden Risks

12/25/2025

Foreign investors often consider lower-tier cities in China for cost savings, but the practical challenges can be significant. This article highlights the most common risks and provides actionable steps for choosing the right location.

Vietnam Briefing

2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: Four-Day New Year Break Approved

12/25/2025

Vietnam has announced a four-day break for the 2026 New Year, from Thursday, January 1 to Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Budget: Implications for Construction and Infrastructure Sector

12/25/2025

Saudi Arabia’s 2026 budget underscores the government’s continued reliance on infrastructure-led development to drive economic diversification and non-oil growth under Vision 2030. Sustained capital expenditure and expanding private-sector participation create long-term opportunities, while cost pressures and regulatory complexity remain key challenges for market participants.

India Briefing

India’s Transfer Pricing Landscape in 2025: Key Updates and Strategic Implications for Multinationals

12/24/2025

Explore India’s latest transfer pricing reforms, including the new multi-year arm's length pricing (ALP) option, expanded safe harbors, advance pricing agreement (APA) developments, and what they mean for AY 2026-27 planning.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore vs Hong Kong vs Dubai: Regional HQ Trade-Offs for Investors

12/24/2025

Compares how Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai differ as regional HQs, focusing on control, tax structure, and operational limits.

China Briefing

China Releases 2025 Edition of Encouraged Catalogue for Foreign Investment

12/24/2025

China has released the 2025 edition of its Encouraged Foreign Investment Catalogue, significantly expanding the scope of industries eligible for preferential policies. The new catalogue will take effect on February 1, 2026.

Vietnam Briefing

Understanding Vietnam’s Amended Investment Law: Key Changes for Businesses

12/24/2025

Effective March 1, 2026, Vietnam's amended Investment Law is set to overhaul the investment management regime, creating easier entry for foreign investors.

China Briefing

Comprehensive Evaluation during Budget Review: A Practical Case Study

12/24/2025

A professional budget evaluation is far more than checking numbers—it is a strategic assessment from assumptions to risks. This article provides a structured framework for reviewing investment requests to ensure resources are allocated wisely.

China Briefing

China Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines for 2026

12/24/2025

Businesses operating in China are suggested to pay attention to the tax filing and payment deadlines for 2026 to avoid late payment penalties and tax credit downgrading.

China Briefing

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

12/24/2025

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.

Vietnam Briefing

Formalizing Artificial Intelligence Governance: Vietnam’s First AI Law

12/24/2025

Effective March 1, 2026, Vietnam AI Law introduces one of the world’s first comprehensive AI regulatory frameworks, outlining risk-based classifications, compliance requirements, innovation incentives, and strategic opportunities for businesses.

Middle East Briefing

GCC Financial Crime and Cybersecurity Risks: Regulatory Responses

12/24/2025

Financial crimes and cybersecurity risks are rising across the GCC as digital transformation surfaces across key sectors. Regulators are responding with tighter oversight and stronger cybersecurity and financial crime compliance requirements.