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China Briefing

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Key Insights for Foreign Investors

03/13/2026

From developing frontier technologies to boosting domestic demand, the plan sends a clear signal to businesses and investors of where opportunities will lie over the next five years.

India Briefing

India to Roll Out New Income Tax Act from April 1 with Simplified Compliance Framework

03/13/2026

India will implement the new Income Tax Act 2025 from April 1, 2026 with a phased rollout of compliance forms and upgraded digital systems. Learn what the tax reform means for businesses and foreign investors operating in India.

China Briefing

Hong Kong Investment in 2026: Strategy, Connectivity, and APAC Advantage

03/13/2026

Hong Kong is repositioning itself in 2026 as a strategic APAC investment hub, supported by revived capital markets, stable macroeconomic fundamentals, and deep financial liquidity.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s Danantara After Year One: Growth Targets, Asset Consolidation, and Investment Implications

03/13/2026

Indonesia’s Danantara sovereign investment platform marks its first year with ambitious growth targets, major SOE restructuring, and billions in planned investments.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Emiratization 2026: What Companies Must Do Now to Avoid Penalties

03/13/2026

UAE Emiratization rules tighten ahead of 2026, with stricter quotas, rising fines, and higher wage requirements. Mainland companies must act now to manage compliance, hiring, costs, and regulatory risk.

China Briefing

Germany-China Relations Under Merz: What the First Official Visit to Beijing Means for Business

03/13/2026

Germany-China relations have stabilized at the political level following Chancellor Merz's February 2026 visit to Beijing, with both sides reaffirming their strategic partnership and committing to structured bilateral consultations. However, the structural economic tensions driving Germany's record EUR 90 billion trade deficit with China remain unresolved, and European businesses should not mistake diplomatic normalization for improved market conditions.

India Briefing

India’s Crude Oil Tracker 2026: Supply Diversification and Energy Security Measures

03/12/2026

With crude prices hitting US$113.57 as of March 11, 2026, is India’s energy supply secure? Learn about the March 2026 Natural Gas Control Order, increased domestic LPG production, and India’s shift to sourcing crude oil from 40 different countries.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia’s SEZs (Special Economic Zones): What the New Regulatory Framework Means for Foreign Investors

03/12/2026

Saudi Arabia's SEZs (Special Economic Zones) are now subject to a new, comprehensive regulatory framework offering foreign investors incentives such as reduced corporate tax rates, customs exemptions, and streamlined licensing procedures. The initiative, aligned with Vision 2030, aims to attract global investment in sectors including logistics, advanced manufacturing, maritime industries, and digital technologies.

Vietnam Briefing

Mapping the China-Vietnam Trade Relationship: Key Trade Routes and Growth Drivers

03/12/2026

China-Vietnam trade is thriving, with Vietnam becoming a key trade hub and increasingly exporting Chinese goods, strengthening their regional partnership.

China Briefing

EU CBAM 2026: What It Means for China‑Based Manufacturing

03/12/2026

As the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters its definitive phase, China-based heavy industry faces a permanently altered cost landscape, one where carbon intensity is now a priced factor of competitiveness, not an externality.

Vietnam Briefing

APAs in Vietnam: How Businesses Can Manage Transfer Pricing Risks

03/12/2026

Explore reforms that renew attention on advance pricing agreements (APAs) for transfer pricing risk management in Vietnam.

ASEAN Briefing

Personal Income Tax Filing in Thailand: What Expats Need to Know

03/11/2026

Foreign professionals in Thailand should review personal income tax filing requirements, residency thresholds, deductions, and foreign income rules to assess their tax exposure.