Asia Briefing Audio Insights - Page 2

China Briefing

China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Key Insights for Foreign Investors

03/13/2026

From developing frontier technologies to boosting domestic demand, the plan sends a clear signal to businesses and investors of where opportunities will lie over the next five years.

Vietnam Briefing

Mapping the China-Vietnam Trade Relationship: Key Trade Routes and Growth Drivers

03/12/2026

China-Vietnam trade is thriving, with Vietnam becoming a key trade hub and increasingly exporting Chinese goods, strengthening their regional partnership.

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.