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India Briefing

2026 HR Guide to Salary Structuring in India: The 50% Basic Pay Rule and PF Compliance

04/24/2026

Restructure your payroll to align with India’s four new Labor Codes. Calculate the 50 percent wage threshold, standardize employee allowances, and ensure full statutory compliance for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

China Briefing

Facing New Salary Benchmarks for Foreigner's Work Permits in China? Here’s How Employers Can Respond

04/24/2026

China’s tightening enforcement of foreigner's work permit salary benchmarks is reshaping how employers hire and retain foreign talent. As salary thresholds increasingly determine eligibility, companies must rethink budgeting, permit strategies, and long‑term workforce planning.

China Briefing

Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026

04/24/2026

Hong Kong’s double tax agreement network has reached a new milestone, with fresh treaties and active negotiations shaping the 2026 outlook. Understanding how Hong Kong’s DTAs work is essential for investors and multinationals planning cross-border operations.

Middle East Briefing

Oman’s Health Technology Industry Landscape and Outlook: Business and Investment Opportunities

04/24/2026

Oman’s health technology sector is entering a structured growth phase under the 2026–2030 policy cycle, driven by digital health reforms, telehealth regulation, and expanding infrastructure.

China Briefing

The Path to Peak Emissions: Climate and Environmental Policy in China's 15th Five-Year Plan

04/23/2026

The 15th Five-Year Plan doubles down on renewables build-out and seeks to tighten environmental regulations, posing both regulatory challenges and substantial economic opportunities for foreign companies in the years to come.

India Briefing

How to Read the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026: Less Prosecution, More Accountability

04/23/2026

India’s Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill 2026 proposes updates to the Companies Act, 2013, and LLP Act, 2008, decriminalizing routine compliance lapses while tightening oversight of auditors, valuers, and directors.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia BPJS Compliance for Foreign Employers: Costs, Hiring Impact, and Registration Requirements

04/23/2026

BPJS compliance in Indonesia explained for foreign companies. See employer costs, contribution rates, and hiring impact before market entry.

ASEAN Briefing

How Foreign Investors Can Capture Value in Malaysia’s Semiconductor Ecosystem

04/23/2026

Discover where foreign investors can generate returns in Malaysia’s semiconductor ecosystem, from established manufacturing to higher-value segments.

Vietnam Briefing

Mapping Adidas’ Supply Chain in Vietnam: Clusters, Logistics, and Labor Dynamics

04/23/2026

Over the last decade or so Adidas has greatly increased its presence in Vietnam. Here’s where they're located and why they’re there.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Dubai South Free Zone Rolls Out New Incentives: What Investors Need to Know

04/23/2026

UAE free zone Dubai South has introduced new incentives, including support for company formation and fee relief measures, to reduce operational costs for free zone businesses. The move reflects intensifying competition among UAE free zones and signals a favorable entry window for foreign investors.

ASEAN Briefing

Choosing Between BOI and Non-BOI Companies in Thailand for Foreign Investors

04/22/2026

Understand whether a BOI or non-BOI company in Thailand makes financial sense based on tax benefits, ownership control, setup timelines, and compliance requirements.

India Briefing

Labor Compliance Calendar for Liaison Offices in India (FY 2026–27)

04/22/2026

Liaison Offices (LOs) in India must follow the FY 2026-27 compliance calendar covering labor codes and the new income tax framework. Key requirements include RBI/FEMA reporting, quarterly TDS filings, and state-specific Shops & Establishments Act.