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Middle East Briefing

UAE to Roll Out Tiered Sugar Tax on Drinks from January 1, 2026: What Changes and Who’s Affected

10/30/2025

The UAE sugar tax overhaul, set for 2026, replaces the flat 50 percent levy with a tiered, sugar-based system applied per litre. The reform aims to encourage healthier consumption, drive product reformulation, and align excise compliance across the beverage value chain.

Vietnam Briefing

Malaysia-Vietnam Aim for US$20 Billion in Two-Way Trade

10/30/2025

Malaysia and Vietnam have become pivotal trade connections between each other and global supply chains broadly. Here’s how trade works between these two burgeoning Southeast Asian economies.

India Briefing

India’s ECMS Scheme: Seven Electronics Manufacturing Projects Approved Worth US$625 Mn

10/30/2025

India’s ECMS initiative has its first set of beneficiaries – high-value components like PCBs, camera modules, and copper laminates – which will boost local electronics manufacturing. The scheme launched in April 2025, with applications opening May 1.

China Briefing

Foreigners Working in China: SPC Clarifies Employment Relationship Standards

10/30/2025

Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes clarifies how courts recognize employment relationships involving foreigners working in China. It also confirms that representative offices may be named in labor disputes.

ASEAN Briefing

Employment Contracts in Indonesia: Fixed-Term Vs Permanent

10/29/2025

Compare fixed-term and permanent contracts in Indonesia and learn how employers can stay compliant while managing costs efficiently.

India Briefing

Regulatory Standards When Selling to the Indian Market

10/29/2025

Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Read our latest publication to understand compliance regarding product certification, BIS/FSSAI approvals, labeling rules, import compliance, GST registration, and evolving data protection laws.

China Briefing

China's Green Bunkering Market: Navigating Opportunities in a Nascent Industry

10/29/2025

China is emerging as an early leader in green marine fuel development, advancing from pilot projects to initial commercialization, presenting both opportunities and risks for first movers.

Vietnam Briefing

Hai Phong Free Trade Zone: Implementation, Incentives and Opportunities

10/29/2025

Hai Phong Free Trade Zone, officially established on October 16, 2025, is poised to be a vital growth engine for Vietnam's economy.

Middle East Briefing

MENA Tourism and Hospitality Industry 2025: Regional Growth, Investment Hotspots, and Market Outlook

10/29/2025

The MENA tourism and hospitality industry in 2025 is experiencing record growth, driven by mega-projects, policy reforms, and post-pandemic recovery.

China Briefing

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Recommendations - Key Takeaways for Foreign Businesses

10/28/2025

China’s next five-year policy blueprint focuses on industrial upgrading and technological development, signaling new opportunities but stronger competition from domestic industries.

India Briefing

Understanding India’s New HSN Code Guidebook 2025

10/28/2025

India’s HSN Code Guidebook (2025) introduces a unified product classification framework under GST 2.0 and Customs, mapping approximately 12,000 HSN codes to align with internal customs standards and enhance trade compliance.

Vietnam Briefing

US-Vietnam Framework for Trade Agreement: Key Terms and Expectations

10/28/2025

The US-Vietnam Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade outlines a deeper integration plan beyond tariff changes.

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