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India Briefing

PAN Allotment in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign Companies, NRIs, and FPIs

07/27/2026

India's new PAN allotment framework tightens compliance for multinational companies and NRIs, while the Central Board of Direct Tax's May 15, 2026, notification provides targeted relaxations for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).

Middle East Briefing

GCC–ASEAN Free Trade Talks: What a Deal Would Mean for UAE Businesses in Southeast Asia

07/27/2026

ASEAN and the GCC are studying a bloc-to-bloc free trade agreement, and the UAE (nearly half of GCC–ASEAN trade) has the most at stake. This guide explains what a deal would add beyond the UAE's existing CEPAs, which sectors gain most, and how businesses can prepare before any text exists.

Middle East Briefing

UAE UBO Reporting Requirements: 15-Day Update Rules Explained

07/27/2026

Learn when UAE companies must update their UBO and shareholder records, what triggers the 15-day reporting deadline, and how to maintain compliance with UAE beneficial ownership requirements.

ASEAN Briefing

Investing in Indonesia's Renewable Energy Sector: A Market Entry Guide for Foreign Investors

07/26/2026

Plan your entry into Indonesia's renewable energy sector with guidance on investment structures, licensing, PLN procurement, and investment incentives.

Vietnam Briefing

US Imposes Section 301 Tariff on Vietnam: Key Measures and Business Implications

07/26/2026

The US has imposed a 12.5-percent Section 301 tariff on Vietnamese imports, with product-specific exemptions. Learn what the new measures mean for exporters.

China Briefing

Investing in Shanghai's AI Investment Clusters: Where the Opportunities Lie After WAIC 2026

07/24/2026

We map Shanghai's key AI investment clusters (Xuhui, Zhangjiang, and Lingang) and explain where foreign investors should consider landing after WAIC 2026.

India Briefing

India Tax Compliance Calendar: Key Deadlines for August 2026

07/24/2026

Track India’s August 2026 tax deadlines for GST, TDS, TCS, PF, ESI, professional tax, and ITR filing for eligible non-audit businesses.

China Briefing

Trademark Protection in China: Why Legal Victory Is Only Part of the Strategy

07/23/2026

Louis Vuitton's trademark victory over Chinese tea chain Molly Tea was legally sound yet triggered a massive consumer backlash. Set against nearly 1,700 enforcement actions in five years, the case shows why foreign brands in China need an integrated trademark strategy.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Streamlines Exit Suspension Procedures for Tax Debtors

07/23/2026

Vietnam’s Decree 252 introduces faster removal of exit suspensions, tax debt thresholds, and a 120-day grace period for taxpayers.

ASEAN Briefing

Launching a Financial Services or Fintech Business in Singapore: What Foreign Investors Need to Know

07/23/2026

Launching a financial services or fintech business in Singapore requires choosing the right license, corporate structure, and capital commitment. Learn what foreign investors need to know.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's Four New Tax Decrees: Why Businesses Must Treat Compliance as an Integrated Exercise

07/22/2026

Learn how Vietnam's four new tax decrees, effective 1 July 2026, affect tax administration, PIT, e-invoicing and transfer pricing compliance.

China Briefing

The Cost of Starting a Business in China: How Foreign Investors Should Budget

07/22/2026

The cost of setting up a company in China varies depending on the city, sector, operating model, staffing plan, and licensing requirements. This guide helps foreign companies identify the major cost drivers and prepare for a tailored establishment assessment.