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ASEAN Briefing

How Foreign-Sourced Income Is Taxed in Singapore: What Investors Must Decide Before Claiming Exemptions

04/14/2026

Remitting foreign income into Singapore without proper structuring can trigger full tax exposure. Understand the rules before moving funds.

India Briefing

India’s FDI Policy for Border-Country (LBC) Investors: Implications for China-Linked Capital

04/14/2026

Assess whether your China-linked investment qualifies under India’s new FDI rules. Understand ownership thresholds, risks, and structuring options.

India Briefing

A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026

04/14/2026

We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.

Middle East Briefing

Global Shocks Spur Energy Policy and Spending Surge: Implications for the Gulf

04/14/2026

Global energy shocks are reinforcing the Gulf’s central role in stabilizing markets while accelerating policy shifts toward diversification and energy transition. For businesses and investors, this creates a dual landscape of short-term opportunities in hydrocarbons alongside growing pressure to invest in resilience, clean energy, and new industrial value chains.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Regulatory Update: Key Changes Effective April 2026

04/13/2026

Vietnam implements regulatory updates in April 2026 on fire safety, banking, foreign investment, immigration, and administrative procedures.

India Briefing

Indian Commercial Landscape for Austrian (and Styrian) Companies: Where the Opportunities Lie

04/13/2026

Explore India–Austria trade trends, investment flows, and high-potential sectors for Austrian firms, with insights for market entry and expansion in India.

China Briefing

How China’s Foreign Investment Negative List Works – A Guide for Investors

04/13/2026

Understanding which sectors are open, restricted, or entirely off-limits to foreign investors in China requires consulting several different lists depending on where and how you plan to invest.

India Briefing

India's Food Processing Industry in 2026: Growth Trends, PLI Impact, and Export Performance

04/13/2026

India’s food processing industry in 2026 is expanding steadily, driven by PLI incentives, rising foreign direct investments, export growth, and strong domestic demand, positioning it as a key engine of value addition and employment.

India Briefing

New Compliance Rules for Exporters: DGFT Mandates Digital Certificate of Origin

04/11/2026

India’s export compliance framework is undergoing a significant shift as the DGFT mandates fully digital issuance and stricter oversight of the Certificate of Origin (CoO). The amendments to FTP and HBP 2023 streamline verification and reinforce regulatory oversight.

ASEAN Briefing

Adapting to Singapore’s 15% Global Minimum Tax as a Multinational

04/11/2026

Singapore’s 15% minimum tax is reshaping multinational structures. Understand exposure, costs, and why Singapore remains a leading hub.

Vietnam Briefing

Corporate Restructuring Amid Global Turbulence: How Vietnam Businesses Are Adapting

04/11/2026

Vietnamese businesses are increasingly turning to corporate restructuring to navigate global turbulence, including rising tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and cost pressures.

ASEAN Briefing

How Foreign Investors Should Prepare for an LHDN Tax Audit in Malaysia

04/10/2026

Learn how LHDN tax audits work in Malaysia, key risks for foreign investors, penalties up to 45%, and how to prepare defensible tax positions.