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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.
With the May 31 deadline approaching, China’s annual CIT reconciliation is entering its final stage. This article highlights key risk areas identified by the tax bureau and outlines practical steps companies can take before filing.
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.
China compliance calendar requires foreign businesses to manage continuous monthly, quarterly, and annual obligations in an increasingly digital and data-driven regulatory environment. Success depends on integrating compliance into core operations, ensuring accuracy across systems, and adapting to both national and local regulatory requirements.
China's Supreme People's Court has published a set of typical IP cases, providing useful insight into how IP law is interpreted and how disputes are won and lost.
India’s mandatory BIS certification regime for toys is reshaping the industry through stricter safety standards, QCO compliance requirements, and enhanced manufacturing oversight for domestic and foreign toy companies.
India’s toy exports stood at US$186.22 million in FY 2025-26, highlighting the country’s growing role in the global toy industry. We explore India’s evolving “toyconomy” in 2026 with market projections reaching US$4.74 billion by 2034.
Learn how foreign manufacturers can obtain BIS certification under FMCS Scheme I, manage QCO compliance, avoid import disruptions, and streamline market entry into India.
Discover South India’s booming economy, infrastructure, and retail potential – key insights for foreign investors seeking expansion in India’s fastest-growing region.
Poor accounting documentation in Vietnam can expose businesses to tax penalties, litigation risks, and regulatory scrutiny. Learn key compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
Learn how to start manufacturing in Vietnam in 2026. This guide covers crucial information on how to set up a unit, costs involved, tax incentives, industrial zones, and compliance requirements for foreign investors.
Over the last decade or so Adidas has greatly increased its presence in Vietnam. Here’s where they're located and why they’re there.
Vietnam's new government, led by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, signals policy continuity and accelerates economic reform.
Foreign investors entering Thailand may face different minimum capital requirements depending on ownership structure, work permits, BOI promotion, and regulated business activities.
Statutory audits are becoming increasingly important for foreign-owned companies in Singapore as financing activities, investor reporting, and group governance requirements shape transaction readiness, regulatory exposure, and business credibility.
Foreign-owned companies in Malaysia face increasing HR compliance audits as regulators intensify scrutiny of payroll structures, expatriate employment, statutory contributions, and outsourced labor arrangements.
Chart of accounts and bookkeeping structure directly affect tax compliance, VAT reporting, payroll administration, and financial reporting for PT PMAs operating in Indonesia.