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India Briefing

India Manufacturing Tracker 2025

06/23/2025

Introducing the India Manufacturing Tracker 2025 by India Briefing—your go-to source for real-time updates on the country's industrial production, emerging trends, and key sector insights.

China Briefing

China’s Population Decline – The Impact on Business, the Economy, and Labor Markets

06/23/2025

China's shrinking population is pressing concern for businesses and policymakers alike, but long-term planning and leveraging on new opportunities can mitigate the potential impacts.

ASEAN Briefing

Taxation in Thailand: Navigating Corporate Tax, Incentives, and International Treaties

06/20/2025

A detailed overview of Thailand’s tax system covering corporate income tax, BOI incentives, VAT rules, tax treaties, and compliance for foreign businesses.

India Briefing

India Foreign Direct Investment Tracker 2025

06/20/2025

India recorded over US$50 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in FY 2024–25, signaling investor confidence amid regulatory reforms and sectoral liberalization. Explore key trends, top sectors, and routes for foreign investment.

China Briefing

China's Economy in May 2025: Cooling Industrial Output, Resilient Consumption

06/20/2025

China’s May 2025 economic data highlight resilient domestic consumption and strategic trade diversification as key stabilizers amid a slowing industrial sector.

Vietnam Briefing

Da Nang Free Trade Zone: Implementation Plan, Incentives, and Investment Opportunities

06/20/2025

Da Nang has received approval to develop a free trade zone, which is part of Vietnam's ambitious plan to establish multiple free trade zones (FTZs) nationwide. This initiative signifies a significant shift in Vietnam's economic strategy and trade development.

Middle East Briefing

How the Israel-Iran Conflict is Shaping GCC Trade and Economic Trajectories

06/20/2025

We analiyze how the Israel-Iran conflict is influencing GCC trade patterns, energy markets, and foreign investment flows.

China Briefing

China-India Economic Ties: Trade, Investment, and Opportunities

06/20/2025

China-India bilateral trade reached US$138.48 billion in 2024, allowing China to reclaim its position as India’s largest trading partner after a two-year gap.

China Briefing

Hong Kong’s First Comprehensive Cybersecurity Law: Key Requirements Under the Critical Infrastructure Protection Ordinance

06/19/2025

A new landmark piece of legislation seeks to to protect essential services in Hong Kong from cyber threats by requiring operators of critical infrastructure to implement robust cybersecurity measures.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Government Extends 2% VAT Reduction on Specific Goods and Services till End of 2026

06/19/2025

The Vietnam government has agreed to extend the 2 percent VAT reduction on specific goods and services till the end of 2026.

India Briefing

Karnataka Notifies Peenya as Special Investment Region to Boost Industrial Growth

06/19/2025

On June 11, 2025, Karnataka designated Bengaluru’s Peenya Industrial Area as its 18th Special Investment Region (SIR), authorizing KIADB to lead governance, infrastructure upgrades, and investment promotion in a major MSME hub.

ASEAN Briefing

Corporate Recovery and Liquidation in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Investors

06/19/2025

Foreign companies in Vietnam must follow specific legal steps for recovery, insolvency, or voluntary dissolution.