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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 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.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia's Insurance Boom: Market Shifts, Growth Dynamics and Opportunities

07/01/2026

Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector is growing on mandatory coverage, Vision 2030 projects, digitalization, and reinsurance demand, creating opportunities for investors.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Golden Visa in 2026: The Four Routes, the New Rules, and Which One Fits You

07/01/2026

We explain what the UAE Golden Visa offers in 2026, the four main routes to eligibility, what has changed, how to identify the right pathway.

Middle East Briefing

Does the UAE Have a Minimum Wage? Regulations and Practical Considerations for Employers

07/01/2026

While the UAE has no universal minimum wage, foreign employers must navigate two distinct compliance regimes: a statutory minimum wage for Emirati staff in the private sector and a Wage Protection System, which monitors whether employers pay agreed salaries accurately and on time.

China Briefing

China Manufacturing Tracker 2026

07/01/2026

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

India Briefing

Trade Misinvoicing in India: Regulatory Risks and Tax Implications

06/30/2026

Trade misinvoicing exposes Indian importers and exporters to overlapping customs, FEMA, PMLA, and Income-tax Act, 2025 risks. Learn how Section 444 penalties apply and what compliance measures reduce regulatory and financial exposure.