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ASEAN Briefing

Local Director and Management Presence Requirements in Singapore

01/06/2026

Foreign investors should assess Singapore’s local director and management presence rules, nominee disclosure updates, and governance expectations.

China Briefing

China ESG Compliance: Year in Review and 2026 Outlook

01/06/2026

China’s ESG compliance framework moved from voluntary disclosure to enforceable obligations in 2025. Businesses face rising costs and governance requirements as carbon and reporting rules tighten.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Adopts Financial Oversight Law: What Businesses Should Know

01/06/2026

Saudi Arabia adopted a new Financial Oversight Law signaling a clear move toward stronger oversight of public funds, financial infrastructure.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Unveils Sweeping Capital Markets Reform with Two New Federal Decree Laws

01/06/2026

By aligning its capital markets regulatory framework with global best practices, the UAE is positioning itself to compete more effectively.

India Briefing

Inside India's US$4.9 Billion Strategy to Build a Competitive Shipbuilding Industry

01/06/2026

India has released operational guidelines for two new shipbuilding schemes, SBFAS and SbDS, with a combined outlay of approximately US$4.9 billion, outlining financial incentives, infrastructure support, and policy measures aimed at strengthening its shipbuilding sector.

ASEAN Briefing

Strategic Manufacturing Site Selection: Northern vs. Southern Vietnam

01/05/2026

Vietnam’s north–south manufacturing divide explained through logistics, labor, risk, and irreversibility to support site selection decisions.

China Briefing

China’s New Organic Product Certification Rules in 2026: What Producers and Exporters Need to Know

01/05/2026

China’s new organic product certification rules, effective January 1, 2026, significantly tighten requirements across certification, inspections, traceability, and post-certification supervision, marking a shift toward continuous regulatory oversight. Domestic producers, foreign-invested enterprises, and overseas exporters must now meet higher compliance, documentation, and transparency standards to maintain market access in China’s organic sector.

India Briefing

India Advances Electronics Manufacturing with INR 418.63 Billion Investment in New ECMS Approvals

01/05/2026

India has approved 22 new proposals under the third tranche of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). We assess investment implications.

India Briefing

India's Textile PLI Scheme: Extended Window Offers Fresh Entry Opportunity

01/05/2026

India has extended the application window for the Textile PLI Scheme to March 31, 2026. Businesses in the textile sector should act quickly to secure incentives for scaling production and strengthening export competitiveness.

Vietnam Briefing

Administrative Penalties for Tax and Invoice Violations in Vietnam

01/05/2026

Effective from January 16, 2026, Decree 310/2025 significantly overhauls Vietnam's administrative penalties for tax and invoice violations.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Raises Minimum Wage for Emiratis in the Private Sector to AED 6,000 from January 2026

01/05/2026

MoHRE has called on companies to review and amend employment contracts of Emirati employees to ensure full compliance ahead of the implementation deadline – June 30.

ASEAN Briefing

How Foreign-Owned Companies Can Use Loss Carryforwards and Group Relief in Malaysia

01/02/2026

Foreign investors evaluating Malaysia should understand how loss carryforwards and group relief affect structuring, cash flow, and returns.

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