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Stay on top of the latest business news from across Asia. Here we bring you a selection of the latest articles on economic, regulatory, tax, HR, and payroll developments published on our respective regional platforms.
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China Briefing
Navigating Data Compliance in Chinese M&A Transactions
Understanding how China's data protection laws affect every stage of a cross-border acquisition is essential for foreign companies exploring M&A opportunities in the country.
Transfer Pricing Compliance in China: Key Obligations and Risk Areas
“Do I need transfer pricing documentation in China?” If your company has related-party transactions in the Chinese Mainland, the answer is very likely yes, and getting it wrong can be costly.
Post-M&A Integration in China: Where Most Deals Fail – and How to Get It Right
While transactions may be carefully structured, the real test begins after closing, when operational, cultural, and governance challenges surface. Managing these complexities requires a phased, hands-on approach that extends well beyond initial integration planning.
M&A Due Diligence in Hong Kong: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Hong Kong M&A due diligence has evolved as targets increasingly operate as holding companies with offshore and the Chinese Mainland exposure. Foreign investors in 2026 must focus on control, risk allocation, and post closing enforceability rather than formal compliance alone.
India Briefing
Building HR Compliance Readiness Under India’s Labor Codes
Prepare your business for labor codes in India with practical insights on workforce management, compliance risks, and employment governance in 2026.
Labor Compliance Calendar for Liaison Offices in India (FY 2026–27)
Liaison Offices (LOs) in India must follow the FY 2026-27 compliance calendar covering labor codes and the new income tax framework. Key requirements include RBI/FEMA reporting, quarterly TDS filings, and state-specific Shops & Establishments Act.
Employee Termination in India: Settlement Timelines, Retrenchment Rules, and Employer Compliance
A strategic advisor’s guide to employee termination in India under the 2026 Industrial Relations Code. Navigate revised retrenchment protocols, mandatory 48-hour full and final settlements, and critical compliance mandates for modern enterprises.
Working in India as an Expat: Visa, Tax, Payroll, and Relocation Guide for Foreign Employees
We explain what expatriates and multinational employers should consider before, during, and after an India assignment, including visa, tax residency, payroll, EPF, banking, housing, schooling, foreign exchange, PE risk, and repatriation planning.
Vietnam Briefing
Thai Nguyen After Merger: Northern Vietnam’s Next Industrial Growth Hub
Thai Nguyen is a potential alternative for manufacturers, providing a viable option to the saturated industrial hubs in Northern Vietnam.
Corporate Restructuring Amid Global Turbulence: How Vietnam Businesses Are Adapting
Vietnamese businesses are increasingly turning to corporate restructuring to navigate global turbulence, including rising tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and cost pressures.
Examining Vietnam’s First BESS Pricing Framework: Circular 62
Circular 62/2025/TT-BCT introduces Vietnam’s first official pricing framework for standalone, grid-connected BESS.
Managing Vietnamese Teams: Decoding Culture to Build Trust, Performance and Long-Term Engagement
For many leaders, the real challenge isn't market entry or strategy but understanding how to work effectively with Vietnamese teams.
ASEAN Briefing
VAT Compliance for Foreign Companies Operating Across Multiple Vietnamese Provinces
Foreign companies operating across multiple Vietnamese provinces may face different VAT obligations depending on their branch structure, manufacturing activities, project locations, and reporting arrangements.
Consolidating Indonesian Subsidiaries into IFRS Group Reporting
Foreign investors consolidating Indonesian subsidiaries into IFRS group reporting must address PSAK alignment, currency translation, intercompany transactions, audit requirements, and group reporting obligations.
When Should Foreign Investors Establish a Private Limited Company in Thailand?
Evaluate whether a private limited company is the right structure for your Thailand investment by comparing foreign ownership rules, BOI incentives, liability considerations, and long-term business objectives.
Which Industries Are Open to Foreign Ownership in Malaysia?
Explore foreign ownership rules across key industries in Malaysia, including manufacturing, technology, financial services, telecommunications, and other regulated sectors affecting foreign investors.