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Vietnam Briefing

Opportunities Amid Tariff Risks: Vietnam-US Trade Negotiations Start

04/28/2025

After the US announced a 90-day pause on the 46 percent tariff rates imposed on Vietnam’s imports, officials from both sides are actively engaging in negotiations to find mutually beneficial solutions, aiming to achieve a more balanced and sustainable trade relationship.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia and India Sign Strategic MoUs to Boost Trade and Energy Ties During PM Modi’s Visit

04/28/2025

India and Saudi Arabia sign US$100 billion worth of agreements, strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations.

India Briefing

Skilling and Diversity Takes Centre Stage in India’s Semiconductor Landscape

04/25/2025

India’s semiconductor sector is growing rapidly with a focus on skilling, gender diversity, and global workforce readiness amid rising investments and manufacturing expansion.

India Briefing

India's CBIC Notifies GST Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2025

04/25/2025

India has introduced the GST Appellate Tribunal (Procedure) Rules, 2025—an extensive framework defining the tribunal’s operations, including procedures for filing, processing, and resolving GST-related appeals in the country.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Data Regulations: Part 1- Draft Decree for Data Law Implementation

04/25/2025

In this series about data regulation in Vietnam, we explore the key aspects of the proposed regulations and their potential impact on data-related businesses in the country. This article specifically focuses on the draft Implementation Decree, which aims to clarify the general provisions outlined in the Data Law.

China Briefing

Mapping Tariff Risk: Which Chinese Cities Are Most Exposed to Foreign Trade?

04/25/2025

As global trade tensions escalate, this article maps China’s regional trade exposure—identifying which provinces and cities are most vulnerable to tariffs and how local policies are responding.

ASEAN Briefing

VinFast Shifts Focus to Asia: Expansion Plans in India and Indonesia

04/25/2025

VinFast shifts focus to Asia with new EV plants in India and Indonesia, driven by rising demand and supportive regional policies.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore's High-Yield Stocks Gain Favor as Global Trade Risks Rise

04/25/2025

As global tariffs rise, investors are turning to Singapore’s stable, high-dividend sectors like telecoms, utilities, and REITs for resilient returns.

ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia Tightens Data Protection from June 2025

04/25/2025

Malaysia’s updated PDPA takes effect June 2025—be ready for DPOs, breach alerts, and data portability requirements.

ASEAN Briefing

Value Added Tax in the Philippines: A Guide for Foreign Investors

04/25/2025

Get expert help with VAT registration, exemptions, and compliance in the Philippines for foreign-owned businesses.

China Briefing

US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

04/25/2025

This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on April 23, 2025. On April 21, 2025, US Commerce Department imposes steep tariffs on Chinese-made solar cell imports from Southeast Asia.

India Briefing

India Must Avoid Trade Shortcuts Amid US-China Tariff Tensions: GTRI

04/24/2025

According to a GTRI report released on April 21, 2025, India could benefit from US tariffs on China; however, exporters must follow trade rules compliant with the US customs regulations.