Asia Briefing Audio Insights - Page 1

India Briefing

Iran Conflict Raises Oil, Rupee, and Trade Risks for India’s Economy

03/03/2026

With over 80 percent oil import dependence and significant Gulf trade exposure, India faces multi-layered risks from the escalating Iran conflict, spanning freight costs, aviation disruption, remittance sensitivity, and equity market volatility.

Vietnam Briefing

Decree 29/2026: Vietnam Operationalizes its First Carbon Trading Market

03/03/2026

Vietnam launched its first carbon trading exchange, establishing an operational framework and piloting GHG quota allocation for 2025–2026.

India Briefing

India’s New GDP Series (Base Year 2022-23): Structural Recalibration for Businesses & Investors

02/27/2026

India’s new GDP series (base year 2022-23) modernizes economic measurement. This structural recalibration offers investors and businesses deeper sectoral insights and a more accurate reflection of India's growth trajectory.

Vietnam Briefing

US Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs: Implications for Vietnam–US Trade and Businesses

02/27/2026

The US Supreme Court has ruled that reciprocal tariffs imposed under the IEEPA were unlawful, reshaping the legal framework underpinning recent US trade measures.

India Briefing

US Tariff Twists: Where Does India Stand and How Will Exporters Get Impacted?

02/26/2026

With the US Supreme Court tariff ruling, followed by new solar import duties of 125.87 percent on Indian exporters, India-US trade dynamics are being reshaped, prompting exporters and investors to reassess pricing strategies, supply chains, and tariff risk exposure.

China Briefing

Hong Kong Budget 2026-2027: Driving Growth Through Technology and Innovation

02/26/2026

The latest fiscal blueprint charts a path to innovation-led growth while reinforcing the city’s position as a global financial and logistics hub.

China Briefing

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs – What it Means for the US-China Détente

02/23/2026

The court's decision curtails executive overreach in trade policy and could create a more stable tariff environment for businesses, but calls into question the the terms of the US-China trade agreement negotiated under the pretext of now-voided duties.

Vietnam Briefing

EU Adds Vietnam to its List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions: Tax and Compliance Implications

02/22/2026

In February, the EU added Vietnam to its non-cooperative tax list following an OECD review, as part of its biannual assessment of tax transparency, fair taxation, and anti-BEPS compliance.

ASEAN Briefing

Tax Treatment of Intercompany Funding and Royalties in Malaysia

02/20/2026

Explore how Malaysia taxes intercompany loans and royalty payments, including withholding tax, EBITDA limits, and structuring considerations.

ASEAN Briefing

Should Investors Consolidate Indonesia Operations Under a Holding Company?

02/18/2026

Foreign investors assess when a holding company improves control, tax efficiency, risk isolation, and exit readiness in Indonesia.

China Briefing

China’s 2025 Local GDP Results and 2026 Targets

02/16/2026

The 2025 regional GDP results reveal new patterns of development across the country, with some provinces benefitting from manufacturing and tech booms and others impacted by tariff pressure and weak domestic demand.

ASEAN Briefing

How to Add or Amend Business Activities After Incorporation in the Philippines

02/13/2026

Foreign investors adding activities in the Philippines must review 60 percent ownership caps, US$200,000 capital rules, and tax impact before amendment.