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China Briefing

Simplified Personal Information Protection Compliance for Small Companies in China (Part 2)

08/06/2026

China's new provisions ease compliance for small-scale personal information processors around data exports, audits, impact assessments, and penalties. This second part of a two-part series breaks down what's changed and how small businesses should prepare.

China Briefing

China Simplifies Personal Information Processing Rules for Small Companies (Part 1)

08/06/2026

China has simplified how small-scale personal information processors must formulate and disclose their PI processing rules, easing the notification burden for smaller businesses. This first part of a two-part series looks at who qualifies and what the simplified requirements involve.

India Briefing

Preparing Your Manufacturing Business for ESG Compliance in India

08/06/2026

Manufacturers in India must align with evolving ESG requirements to strengthen compliance, meet BRSR obligations, satisfy customer due diligence, and attract investment.

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.