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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
China Monthly Tax Brief: February 2026
China monthly tax brief February 2026 highlights a pivotal month shaped by the rollout of the new VAT Law and a surge of aligning tax policies. New incentives, compliance signals, and special zone updates together redefine China’s evolving tax environment.
Qianhai Updates Support for Hong Kong and Macao Medical Institutions
Qianhai has revised its support measures for Hong Kong and Macao medical institutions, introducing enhanced fiscal incentives, clearer eligibility criteria, and stricter compliance requirements to promote long-term, high-quality healthcare development. The updated framework reinforces Qianhai’s role as a key testing ground for cross-border healthcare cooperation and foreign participation within the Greater Bay Area.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Recommendations - Key Takeaways for Foreign Businesses
China’s next five-year policy blueprint focuses on industrial upgrading and technological development, signaling new opportunities but stronger competition from domestic industries.
Navigating Trends in China’s Data Compliance Regime
China’s data compliance regime is evolving rapidly, with trends pointing to tougher audits, coordinated enforcement, and refined cross-border rules. Foreign-invested enterprises must adopt proactive governance to stay competitive and compliant.
India Briefing
India Relaxes FDI Rules for Neighboring Countries, Allowing Minority Investments via Automatic Route
India has eased Press Note 3 restrictions by allowing sub-10 percent minority investments from neighboring countries through the automatic route and introducing a 60-day fast-track approval system for manufacturing sectors.
What Counts as an “Industry” Under Indian Law? Supreme Court to Decide on March 17-18
India’s Supreme Court will revisit the definition of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, a ruling that could directly influence the interpretation and implementation of the Industrial Relations Code, 2020.
Investing in Sriperumbudur: Tamil Nadu's High-Value Manufacturing Corridor
Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu is one of India’s most strategic high-value corridors, propelled by electronics production and a strong global OEM presence, including Foxconn. The region offers a scalable and de-risked platform for investment in India through 2026.
Deepfake, Content Labeling & Safe Harbor Risks for Global Platforms: India’s 2026 AI Regulation
India’s latest updates to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, tighten artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake regulation with mandatory labeling and 2-3 hour takedowns, putting safe harbor protection at risk for foreign platforms.
Vietnam Briefing
Mapping the China-Vietnam Trade Relationship: Key Trade Routes and Growth Drivers
China-Vietnam trade is thriving, with Vietnam becoming a key trade hub and increasingly exporting Chinese goods, strengthening their regional partnership.
Decree 29/2026: Vietnam Operationalizes its First Carbon Trading Market
Vietnam launched its first carbon trading exchange, establishing an operational framework and piloting GHG quota allocation for 2025–2026.
Enforcing Vietnam's Social Insurance Law: New Measures on Late Payments and Evasion
We examine Vietnam’s new regulations and enforcement measures concerning late payments and evasion of compulsory social insurance as outlined in Decree No. 274/2025/ND-CP.
Vietnam’s Property Tax Regime in 2025: Agricultural Land Use Tax Exempted Through End-2030
Understand how Vietnam's property tax regime impacts the country's real estate market, supporting infrastructure, and investment decisions.
ASEAN Briefing
Personal Income Tax Filing in Thailand: What Expats Need to Know
Foreign professionals in Thailand should review personal income tax filing requirements, residency thresholds, deductions, and foreign income rules to assess their tax exposure.
Vietnam Eases Foreign Access to Equities: What the New Rules Mean for Global Investors
Vietnam’s new equity market reforms ease foreign investor access and support a potential FTSE emerging market upgrade in 2026.
Philippines–UAE CEPA: Trade Expansion and Investment Implications
The Philippines–UAE CEPA can expand trade, infrastructure investment, and sector opportunities linking Southeast Asia with Gulf markets.
How Foreign Investors Should Prepare Year-One Tax Compliance Plans in Indonesia
Foreign investors entering Indonesia must prepare for tax registration, monthly filings, and payroll obligations during their first year of operations.