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ASEAN Briefing

Payroll Compliance in the Philippines: What CFOs Must Know

10/02/2025

CFOs must manage SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and tax in the Philippines to avoid penalties, reduce risks, and maintain payroll compliance.

China Briefing

China Moves Toward Absolute Emissions Cap in Carbon Trading System

10/02/2025

China is moving toward an absolute emissions cap in its national carbon trading system, signaling a major policy shift. The new directive aims to strengthen carbon pricing and accelerate decarbonization across key industries.

Middle East Briefing

Consumer Trends in the Middle East 2025: Key Findings and Market Insights

10/02/2025

In 2025, Middle East consumer trends are being reshaped under economic pressures, health awareness, digital adoption, and sustainability concerns.

China Briefing

China Tech Cities on the Rise: AI and VC Opportunities for Global Investors

10/01/2025

China’s leading tech cities are gaining global prominence in AI, biotech, and smart manufacturing. This article examines the investment implications for foreign firms navigating China’s evolving innovation landscape.

Vietnam Briefing

Investing in Renewable Energy: How Decree 57 Reshapes Vietnam’s Regulatory Framework

10/01/2025

Vietnam’s Decree 57 introduces capped tariffs, new DPPA models, and rooftop solar limits, reshaping renewable energy investment rules.

India Briefing

Why Foreign Companies Fail in India: 5 Costly Mistakes and Lessons for Future Investors

10/01/2025

Foreign companies often fail in India due to five recurring mistakes: choosing the wrong entry structure, misjudging regulatory complexity, misreading consumer behavior, adopting poor market models, and weak talent management.

ASEAN Briefing

M&A in Indonesia – Deal Structures, Approvals, and Post-Merger Licenses

10/01/2025

Foreign investors must manage deal structures, approvals, and post-merger compliance to achieve success in Indonesia’s M&A market.

India Briefing

India-EFTA Trade Pact Comes into Effect Oct. 1, 2025

10/01/2025

India’s long-awaited trade pact with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) came into force on October 1, 2025, unlocking new opportunities in investment, services, and trade. The agreement is expected to create one million jobs in India over the next 15 years.

ASEAN Briefing

Which Entity in Malaysia Delivers the Strongest Protection for Foreign Shareholders

10/01/2025

Find out which entity in Malaysia provides the strongest protection for foreign shareholders, with details on tax, equity, and compliance.

Middle East Briefing

UAE 2025 Visit Visa Updates: New Categories and Income-Based Sponsorship Rules Explained

10/01/2025

The UAE has introduced new visit visa categories for AI specialists, entertainment professionals, event participants, and cruise tourists, alongside income-based sponsorship rules for family and friends.

India Briefing

Extended Producer Responsibility in India: Notes for Foreign Manufacturers

09/30/2025

Investing early in Extended Producer Responsibility capabilities in India helps companies reduce compliance risks and unlocks growth opportunities in high-potential sectors like FMCG, EVs, electronics, and packaging.

Vietnam Briefing

Understanding Vietnam’s Middle Class in 2025: Size, Spending Patterns, and Opportunities for Businesses

09/30/2025

Vietnam aims to achieve upper-middle-income status by 2035, with its middle class projected to reach 26 percent of the population by 2026.