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China Briefing

Vietnam Issues New Tax Registration Guidance for Branches and ROs of Foreign Companies

08/06/2026

Vietnam's tax authorities issued guidance on new tax registration procedures for foreign branches and representative offices.

ASEAN Briefing

How to Choose an Accounting Firm in the Philippines

08/06/2026

The right accounting firm can support more than statutory compliance. Compare the factors foreign investors should evaluate when selecting an accounting adviser in the Philippines.

China Briefing

Vietnam Introduces Mandatory Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Rules for Enterprises

08/06/2026

Vietnam's Decree 296/2026 introduces mandatory beneficial ownership identification and disclosure. Learn the new UBO criteria, reporting obligations, and compliance steps.

China Briefing

Factory Audit Services in Vietnam: What Foreign Buyers Should Know

08/05/2026

Learn when to conduct a factory audit in Vietnam, what it should cover, common supplier risks, indicative costs, and how to choose the right audit provider.

India Briefing

How India's New Inventory-Based E-Commerce Export Framework Works for Businesses

08/05/2026

India has operationalized its inventory-based e-commerce export framework on August 5, 2026. Learn the registration process, operating model, compliance requirements, and key business obligations.

ASEAN Briefing

How to Choose an Accounting Firm in Malaysia

08/05/2026

Choose an accounting firm in Malaysia with confidence. Compare the factors foreign investors should evaluate, from tax compliance and reporting to investment incentives and cross-border operations.

India Briefing

India Eases FDI Rules for Inventory-Based E-Commerce Exports

08/05/2026

India will allow foreign-funded e-commerce companies to own inventory of Indian-made goods exclusively for export, under DPIIT's Press Note 3 issued on July 23, 2026.

India Briefing

Related-Party Imports into India: How to Prepare for an SVB Review

08/05/2026

Learn how India’s Special Valuation Branch (SVB) reviews related-party imports, customs pricing, royalties, transfer pricing, and supporting documentation.

China Briefing

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

08/05/2026

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.

China Briefing

Vietnam’s Beauty and Personal Care Market in 2026: Growth Trends and Market Entry Opportunities

08/04/2026

Explore Vietnam’s beauty and personal care market in 2026, including consumer trends, e-commerce growth, emerging segments, regulations, and market entry opportunities.

China Briefing

Why ERP Deployments in China Go Wrong – And How to Avoid It

08/04/2026

ERP rollouts in China often fail when technical teams overlook data migration and compliance risks, leading to tax penalties and reporting delays. Here's what goes wrong, and how to fix it.

India Briefing

Could India's Revised FDI Framework Encourage More China-Linked Investment?

08/03/2026

China's FDI into India increased from US$3.73 million in 2024 to US$6.49 million in 2025, while Hong Kong remained a larger investment source for the country, according to the latest DPIIT data.