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China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: March 2026

04/03/2026

March 2026 saw intensive regulatory activity across China’s tax and customs regime, with new national and local policies reshaping incentive access and compliance expectations. FIEs should closely assess both emerging risks and streamlined opportunities arising from these reforms.

Vietnam Briefing

2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: No Nine-Day April Break Planned

04/03/2026

Vietnam's government has confirmed that there will be no policy to swap working days to extend public holidays in April 2026.

China Briefing

A Guide to Global Minimum Tax in Hong Kong – Compliance Requirements for MNEs (Part II)

04/03/2026

In-scope MNEs must designate filing entities, align GloBE calculations with local requirements, and secure Pillar Two Portal access ahead of the first deadlines.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Commercial Companies Law Amendments: What Investors Need to Know

04/03/2026

The UAE had introduced significant reforms to the Commercial Companies Law, expanding flexibility for LLC share structures, strengthening investor exit rights, and enabling company re-domiciliation between mainland and free zones.

India Briefing

India's EMI Scheme 2026-2028: New Deferred Customs Duty Facility for Eligible Manufacturer Importers

04/02/2026

The Eligible Manufacturer Importers, or EMI scheme, effective from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028, allows compliant Indian manufacturers to move from transaction-based payments to a monthly consolidated duty cycle.

China Briefing

China Customs Compliance Alert: GAC’s New Credit Management Rules Effective April 1

04/02/2026

China’s Customs has implemented new enterprise credit management rules effective April 1, 2026, replacing the 2021 regime. The reforms affect all importers and exporters, with material implications for compliance strategy, risk exposure, and access to customs facilitation benefits.

India Briefing

India Refines RELIEF Support for West Asia Exports; Focus on Shipments Till June 15

04/02/2026

India launched the RELIEF initiative in 2026, with a budgetary outlay of INR 4.97 billion, to support exporters amid West Asia disruptions. Explore ECGC insurance tiers and MSME freight reimbursements.

India Briefing

Remote Work in India: Legal Framework, Employee Rights, and Compliance Guide for Employers

04/02/2026

Navigate WFH and remote work compliance in India under the new 2026 Labor Codes. Learn about employer obligations for payroll, provident fund (PF), tax, and employee rights.

India Briefing

India’s Crude Oil Tracker 2026: Supply Diversification and Energy Security Measures

04/02/2026

With crude prices hitting US$113.57 as of March 11, 2026, is India’s energy supply secure? Learn about the March 2026 Natural Gas Control Order, increased domestic LPG production, and India’s shift to sourcing crude oil from 40 different countries.

India Briefing

India Manufacturing Tracker 2026

04/02/2026

India Manufacturing Tracker 2026 brings you real-time updates on industry performance, manufacturing activity, PMI data, CAPEX spending, and policy support.

Vietnam Briefing

Examining Vietnam’s First BESS Pricing Framework: Circular 62

04/02/2026

Circular 62/2025/TT-BCT introduces Vietnam’s first official pricing framework for standalone, grid-connected BESS.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia’s New Employment Contract and Wage Enforcement System: What Employers Need to Know

04/02/2026

Saudi Arabia’s latest labor law reforms introduce unified employment contracts, digital compliance systems, and stronger wage enforcement. Learn how the new regulations affect employer compliance and workforce management in the Kingdom.