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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
AI-Powered HR in China: Who's Liable When Algorithms Decide?
AI is changing how HR functions operate in China, but it does not change who is accountable. Technology may automate processes, but legal responsibility remains firmly with the employer.
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.
Where to Invest in China’s Biopharma Boom: Mapping the Big Three Clusters in 2026
China now generates close to a third of the world’s innovative-drug pipeline, and foreign multinationals are committing billions to specific addresses. We map where the capital is going, and why each of China’s three anchor life sciences clusters suits a different kind of investor.
India Briefing
India Market Entry in Motion: Trade, Distribution, FTAs, and Scale-Up Strategy
In this edition of India Briefing Magazine, we outline foreign companies through the process of entering the Indian market via exports and other indirect channels and transitioning to a local presence as their operations grow.
How the India-EU FTA Opens New Doors for Swedish Businesses in India
Learn how the India–EU FTA 2026 is reshaping India–Sweden trade, AI partnerships, and investment opportunities in high-tech and sustainable industries.
Setting Up a Branch Office in India: Eligibility, Permitted Activities, and the New Regulatory Outlook
Planning an India entry strategy? Understand the 8-step process to set up a branch office in India. Compare the BO structure against subsidiaries and learn how RBI's new 2025 draft reforms may simplify your expansion.
Decathlon’s Playbook: Cracking the Indian Sports Retail Market
The French sporting goods brand Decathlon has established a strong foothold in India’s sports retail sector by combining affordability, expansive experiential stores, and local sourcing. Discover key insights and lessons for global brands on tailoring strategies to succeed in India’s evolving retail market.
Vietnam Briefing
5 Common Contract Mistakes When Doing Business in Vietnam
Foreign businesses can reduce contract risk in Vietnam by verifying signing authority, localising contractual terms, defining performance standards, protecting payment, and establishing enforceable termination rights.
Vietnam’s International Financial Centre: Tax Incentives and Regulatory Advantages
Vietnam’s International Financial Centre (IFC) offers preferential tax rates, flexible foreign-exchange arrangements, regulatory sandboxes and specialised mechanisms for financial institutions and investors.
Setting Up High-Tech Manufacturing Operations in Vietnam
High-tech manufacturing investments in Vietnam require careful planning across location, compliance, and operational readiness.
ASEAN Briefing
How Do Companies Register Their Books of Accounts with the BIR in the Philippines?
Companies in the Philippines must register their books of accounts with the BIR. This article covers manual, loose-leaf, and computerized books.
Should Investors Use Nominee Structures or Direct Shareholding in the Philippines?
Compare nominee structures and direct shareholding in the Philippines, including foreign ownership limits, Anti-Dummy Law risks, and beneficial ownership rules.
How Indonesia’s VAT Reverse-Charge Mechanism Works
Indonesia’s VAT reverse-charge rules can apply to overseas services and intangible goods used by Indonesian companies, including intra-group transactions.
Should Foreign Investors Use Labuan for Holding Structures in Malaysia?
Assess whether a Labuan or ordinary Malaysian holding company offers the stronger structure for your investments, tax position, and regional operations.