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China Briefing

China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker: 2024-25

07/31/2025

In the 2024-25 China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker, China Briefing offers up-to-date data and insights on China’s outbound investment developments and trends. Data is as of July 2025.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s Updated VAT System for Cross-Border Digital Services

07/31/2025

Indonesia launches a new VAT system for cross-border digital services with updated rules, registration steps, and compliance obligations.

Vietnam Briefing

ERP Application Landscape in Vietnam

07/30/2025

As ERP application continues to gain prominence in APAC, Vietnam is emerging as a fast-growing market, projected to reach a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5 percent by 2030.

India Briefing

Trump Announces 25% US Tariff on "Friend" India

07/30/2025

On July 30, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on Indian exports starting in August 2025, citing stalled trade negotiations and policy concerns.

India Briefing

India Becomes Leading Source of Smartphone Shipments to the US in Q2 2025

07/30/2025

India has emerged as the top smartphone exporter to the US in Q2 2025, driven by Apple’s production shift and Tamil Nadu’s rise as a key manufacturing hub amid global supply chain realignment.

China Briefing

Hainan to Launch Independent Customs Operations Dec 18: Why It Matters

07/30/2025

The Hainan Free Trade Port is set to implement major trade facilitation measures on December 18, 2025, including two zero-tariff policies and a full customs closure model. The reforms aim to strengthen Hainan’s role as a key gateway for China's high-level opening.

Middle East Briefing

New E-Invoicing in the UAE: Full Compliance Guide for Business

07/30/2025

The new e-invoicing system in the UAE introduces compulsory e-invoicing, real-time reporting, and digital compliance.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s Construction Boom and Opportunity for Foreign Contractors

07/29/2025

Foreign contractors can choose a BUJK PMA or representative office to access Indonesia’s expanding construction sector and secure projects.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Introduces National Blockchain Platform: Enhancing Data Protection

07/29/2025

As Vietnam accelerates its digital transformation, a new blockchain platform – NDAChain – emerges as a government-backed blockchain infrastructure, designed to enhance data protection, identity verification, and compliance.

India Briefing

India Overtime Regulations: What Employers and Employees Must Know

07/29/2025

Gain a comprehensive understanding of overtime regulations in India, including legal requirements for double pay and key updates on working hours and state-specific overtime provisions.

China Briefing

How to Apply for Additional VAT Deduction for Advanced Manufacturing Companies in 2025

07/29/2025

This article walks you through how advanced manufacturing companies in China can apply for and benefit from the 2025 additional VAT deduction policy. It covers who can apply, how to calculate eligibility, and important deadlines to keep in mind.

India Briefing

Quick Commerce Turns to Profit as India’s E-Retail Sector Matures

07/28/2025

India’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) sector is shifting from rapid expansion to a focus on profitability. Backed by a booming middle class, digital access, and policy support, the sector recorded a US$7.4 billion gross order value in FY 2024–25.