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Middle East Briefing

How to Navigate Intellectual Property Protection in Qatar

06/16/2025

A guide to Qatar intellectual property laws, registration processes, and updates for protecting copyrights, trademarks, patents.

Vietnam Briefing

Guide to Setting Up a Retail Business in Vietnam

06/16/2025

Businesses seeking to expand in Vietnam’s retail market are advised to pay close attention to changes in the country’s legal and regulatory frameworks when adopting either a traditional sales, distribution, or omni-channel strategy.

ASEAN Briefing

Rising Demand for Data Centers in the Philippines

06/13/2025

The Philippines’ data center market is projected to triple by 2030, backed by cloud growth, incentives, and regional investment shifts.

China Briefing

Analyzing China’s Average Income: Key Trends and Market Implications

06/13/2025

China’s average income continues to rise. This article breaks down income levels across urban and rural regions, income groups, and top FDI destinations—offering investors practical insights into market potential.

India Briefing

Five Years of India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Key Milestones

06/13/2025

India-Australia bilateral trade and investment can benefit from the interim free trade treaty—ECTA—with new opportunities identified in critical minerals, education, and technology sectors.

India Briefing

India to Mandate Disclosure of Workplace Harassment, Maternity Compliance in Board Reports

06/13/2025

Effective July 14, 2025, listed companies in India must report workplace harassment complaints and maternity benefit compliance in board reports, per new Ministry of Corporate Affairs amendments to the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2025.

India Briefing

A Guide to India’s Special Economic Zones

06/13/2025

Businesses can consider setting up or doing business with entities in India's Special Economic Zones to take advantage of favorable tax incentives, simplified customs procedures, and a conducive environment for manufacturing and trade.

Middle East Briefing

Kuwait Enforces Exit Permits, Family Visa Rules for Expats Workers

06/13/2025

Effective July 1, 2025, Kuwait mandates exit permits for all private sector expats, alongside stricter family visa enforcement.

ASEAN Briefing

Philippines Announces Digital Nomad Visa Launch for June 2025

06/12/2025

Check if you qualify for the Philippines’ digital nomad visa and understand key requirements before planning your remote stay.

China Briefing

Tracking China’s Carbon Goals: How Far Has It Come in 2025?

06/12/2025

With just five years to go until China meets its first major climate pledge, we look at the latest carbon and energy reduction achievements and discuss the country's new climate policies.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's Provincial Mergers: Consolidation from 63 to 34 Provinces and Cities

06/12/2025

Vietnam’s lawmakers have officially adopted a new resolution to reduce the number of centrally governed cities and provinces to 34, with a goal to provide a bedrock for sustainable growth targets.

India Briefing

Revisiting the Role of Company Secretaries in India’s 2025 Compliance Ecosystem

06/12/2025

India’s Income-Tax Bill 2025 excludes company secretaries from the definition of “accountant,” raising concerns amid growing compliance demands. We explore the implications of the move for India’s corporate compliance framework.