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ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia’s EPF Mandate for Foreign Employees: What Investors Must Reassess

10/07/2025

Malaysia now requires 2 percent EPF contributions for foreign staff. Investors should review payroll and compliance planning.

China Briefing

China’s Expanding FTA Network: Unlocking New Opportunities for Global Investors

10/06/2025

China’s FTA framework is reshaping global trade and unlocking new opportunities for foreign investors. With 23 FTAs signed and a growing focus on digital and green sectors, China offers a strategic gateway to Asia and beyond.

India Briefing

An Investor's Guide to Solar Manufacturing in India

10/06/2025

Foreign firms investing in solar manufacturing in India gain from PLI incentives, customs duties, and rising export demand as the country advances toward 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Middle East Briefing

What is the Restructuring Process in the UAE?

10/06/2025

Restructuring process rules in the UAE manage corporate distress through preventive settlement, restructuring plans, and bankruptcy cases.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification Updated for Administrative Purposes

10/06/2025

The 2025 Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification (VSIC) underpins official statistics, business registration, and administrative databases in the country.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia Lowers Paid-Up Capital for Foreign Investors to IDR 2.5 Billion

10/06/2025

Foreign investors can enter Indonesia with lower risk as paid-up capital drops to IDR 2.5Bn under Regulation 5/2025.

ASEAN Briefing

What the AANZFTA Second Protocol Means for ASEAN Trade

10/03/2025

The AANZFTA Second Protocol modernizes trade rules on origin, services, and digital commerce, reshaping ASEAN–Oceania trade.

India Briefing

What is GST Migration and Why it Matters for Businesses?

10/03/2025

GST 2.0 marks a major upgrade in India’s indirect tax system, simplifying registration, invoicing, and ITC reconciliation through digital integration. Foreign businesses and multi-state operators should migrate promptly to ensure compliance and safeguard credits.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam to Simplify Administrative Procedures for Foreign Affairs

10/03/2025

Vietnam’s MoFA streamlines administrative procedures in 2025, cutting compliance time for visas, conferences, and foreign organizations.

China Briefing

China’s Demographic Trends by Province and City: An Investor’s Analysis

10/03/2025

China’s demographic shifts show widening regional disparities and long-term structural challenges. This article explores how these trends impact investment decisions across provinces and major cities.

Middle East Briefing

Profit Repatriation from Saudi Arabia: Tax and Ownership Rules

10/03/2025

Foreign companies in Saudi Arabia, sending overseas profit back to parent company, must tread profit repatriation rules covering corporate tax, withholding obligations, and other regulatory approvals.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Introduces Licensing Regime for Cryptocurrency Exchanges

10/02/2025

Vietnam has introduced its first licensing regime for cryptocurrency exchanges, establishing strict capital, ownership, and compliance requirements within a five-year pilot framework.