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Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Special Investment Procedure: Implementation and Implications for Foreign Investors

06/18/2025

Vietnam has implemented Decree 19/2025/ND-CP to expedite approvals for investment projects. This decree establishes a streamlined investment licensing process aimed at attracting high-quality capital, particularly in high-tech industries.

ASEAN Briefing

Hiring Local vs. Foreign Talent in Malaysia: Payroll and Compliance Implications

06/18/2025

Compare local and foreign hiring in Malaysia, including payroll, salary rules, work permits, levies, taxes, and compliance obligations.

ASEAN Briefing

Unlocking Solar Energy Investment Opportunities in Indonesia’s Batam

06/18/2025

Batam offers strong solar investment potential through utility-scale projects, manufacturing capacity, and regional energy export links. Batam offers strong solar investment potential through utility-scale projects, manufacturing capacity, and regional energy export links.

China Briefing

Transfer Pricing Documentation in China: Common Pitfalls and Best Practices

06/18/2025

With completion deadlines approaching, this article identifies common mistakes in preparing local files and special issue files and offers guidance to ensure compliance.

China Briefing

China Transfer Pricing Documentation Deadline: Prepare Local File and Special Issue File by June 30

06/18/2025

As the June 30 deadline approaches, companies in China must ensure they have prepared the required local file and special issue file for 2024 related party transactions.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Investment Procedure, Requirements for Foreign Investors

06/18/2025

Foreign investors can secure 100 percent UAE ownership by following a 16-step Basherenabled licensing path, satisfying AED capital rules, and enjoying a 0–9 percent corporate tax ceiling.

ASEAN Briefing

Investing Across Borders: Opportunities in the Johor–Singapore SEZ — Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

06/17/2025

The latest issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine on the Johor-Singapore SEZ is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download.

Vietnam Briefing

Greenwashing in Vietnam: Assessing Legal Consequences and Future Direction

06/17/2025

Although there are no specific laws against greenwashing in Vietnam, current advertising regulations and consumer rights ensure that companies remain accountable.

India Briefing

India's 2025 Maritime Push with US$20 Billion Investment and Global Ties

06/17/2025

India has unveiled a US$20 billion maritime plan with global partners to advance green shipping, port digitization, and sectoral investments.

China Briefing

China's January-April 2025 FDI Data: Trends, Sectoral and Regional Analysis

06/17/2025

We analyze China’s foreign direct investment (FDI) performance in January–April 2025, with underlying trends and sectoral highlights.

Middle East Briefing

The EU and UAE CEPA Negotiations: Gateway to Deeper Gulf-Europe Integration

06/17/2025

The EU and UAE launched CEPA negotiations in mid-2025, aiming to deepen trade and investment ties across key strategic sectors. This bilateral approach marks a pragmatic shift in EU-Gulf relations, unlocking new market and cooperation opportunities.

ASEAN Briefing

Investment Opportunities in Timor-Leste’s Fintech Industry: An Emerging Frontier

06/17/2025

Explore why Timor-Leste is emerging as a nascent fintech market, with digital finance, mobile money, and regulatory support driving growth.