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India Briefing

After 10 Months of Tariff Deadlock, US and India Find Common Ground on Trade

02/07/2026

The US and India have issued a joint statement on an interim trade framework that resets bilateral economic ties, cuts US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent, and delivers early market-access gains ahead of a full Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).

ASEAN Briefing

How Singapore’s Pte Ltd Structure Supports 100% Foreign Ownership

02/07/2026

Assess how Singapore’s Pte Ltd structure supports 100% foreign ownership, governance control, tax treatment, and exit feasibility for investors.

India Briefing

US to Reduce Tariffs on Indian Exports Within Days: India's Commerce Minister

02/06/2026

The US is set to roll back tariffs on Indian exports from 50 percent to 18 percent within days, according to the commerce minister. The signing of a joint statement, expected between February 11 and 13, 2026, will activate the first phase of the India–US trade framework.

China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: January 2026

02/06/2026

January 2026 marked a pivotal month for China’s tax landscape, with the rollout of detailed supporting rules for the VAT Law and its Implementation Regulations.

Vietnam Briefing

The Green Transition in Vietnam’s Industrial Parks: Part 2 – Implementation, Energy, and Circular Models

02/06/2026

This article focuses on the practical mechanisms by which industrial parks reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency, and strengthen competitiveness.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Tightens Telecom Devices Import Rules: What Global Suppliers and Distributors Need to Know

02/06/2026

The UAE has clarified that all telecom devices imported into the country require a TDRA customs clearance permit, reinforcing that such equipment is treated as regulated goods rather than general consumer electronics. For importers and suppliers, this underscores the need for advance compliance planning, including type approval and shipment-level permits, to avoid customs delays and market access risks.

China Briefing

Hengqin’s 15% Preferential IIT Policy Extended to 2027

02/06/2026

The new rules explain which talent is eligible to enjoy the preferential 15 percent individual income tax policy.

India Briefing

India’s New Insurance FDI Framework Takes Effect from February 5, 2026

02/05/2026

India’s liberalized insurance foreign direct investment (FDI) regime is now operational, allowing up to 100 percent foreign ownership from February 5, 2026, under the amended insurance laws.

India Briefing

CDSCO Introduces Online Risk Classification Portal for Medical Device Importers and Manufacturers

02/05/2026

India's medical device regulatory authority, CDSCO, has rolled out a new online risk classification facility, allowing manufacturers and importers to confirm a medical device’s risk class before licensing—reducing uncertainty at a key stage of India’s regulatory process.

China Briefing

An Update on Work Permit Renewal for Foreign Talent in Shenzhen

02/05/2026

Shenzhen has tightened enforcement of age thresholds for Category B and C work permit renewals, with applicants aged 60 and above now facing rejection from 2026 onward.

ASEAN Briefing

Navigating Thailand’s Competition Law and Merger Approval Regime for Foreign Businesses

02/05/2026

Understand Thailand’s merger control thresholds, approval timelines, and how competition law impacts foreign acquisitions and deal execution.

Middle East Briefing

Tax Treatment of Vacation Rentals in Egypt: What Property Owners and Foreign Investors Need to Know

02/05/2026

Vacation rentals in Egypt are taxable when they generate recurring income, and owners must comply with income tax, VAT (in some cases), and property tax rules based on how the property is actually used. Maintaining proper records, understanding licensing and rental regulations, and using professional property management or accounting support can help owners reduce tax risks and manage their investment effectively.