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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’s GDP Expands 4.7% in H1 2026: How to Read It
China's economy grew 4.7% in H1 2026. Explore key trends in GDP, manufacturing, consumption, trade, and opportunities for foreign investors.
Managing Labour Risks in China: Workforce Structuring Strategies for 2026 and Beyond
Labour risk management in China is not just about compliance checklists but a matter of workforce design. This article walks foreign investors through how labour risk builds up across the employee lifecycle, compares direct hiring, outsourcing, and Employer of Record (EOR) models, and outlines how to build a compliance framework that holds up under scrutiny.
China Clarifies Medical Device Classification for Brain-Computer Interfaces: A Guide for Foreign Investors
NMPA's new guideline sorts BCI devices into concrete risk classes and registration pathways, turning what used to be a regulatory guessing game into a roadmap foreign investors can actually plan around. Find out which devices get the fast-track Class II route, which face the full Class III gauntlet, and what it all means for your China market entry strategy.
India Briefing
India's Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act 2026: Key Tax Reliefs for Investors
India’s Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026, which received Presidential assent on 17 August 2026, introduces tax exemption on foreign investment funds, electronics manufacturing, government securities, and special purpose vehicles.
FEMA Non-Debt Instruments (Third Amendment) Rules 2026: Foreign Individuals Can Now Invest in Indian Listed Securities
India has expanded Schedule III investment eligibility under the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) Rules, 2019. Learn how the 2026 amendments affect foreign investors, listed companies, banks, and compliance teams.
India Extends Customs Duty Relief for Electronics and Battery Manufacturing Until March 2029
India's latest customs duty notifications exempt key electronics components and lithium-ion battery manufacturing machinery until March 31, 2029, lowering production costs and supporting domestic manufacturing.
India's Component Warehousing Safe Harbor: A Competitive Tax Proposition for Global Manufacturers
India’s Budget 2026-27 introduces a 2 percent safe harbor for bonded component warehousing and a five-year tax exemption for non-resident suppliers, offering transfer pricing certainty and strengthening India’s role in global manufacturing supply chains.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Issues New Tax Registration Guidance for Branches and ROs of Foreign Companies
Vietnam's tax authorities issued guidance on new tax registration procedures for foreign branches and representative offices.
Vietnam Introduces Mandatory Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Rules for Enterprises
Vietnam's Decree 296/2026 introduces mandatory beneficial ownership identification and disclosure. Learn the new UBO criteria, reporting obligations, and compliance steps.
Factory Audit Services in Vietnam: What Foreign Buyers Should Know
Learn when to conduct a factory audit in Vietnam, what it should cover, common supplier risks, indicative costs, and how to choose the right audit provider.
ASEAN Briefing
Withholding Tax on Service Fees, Royalties, and Interest in Vietnam
Vietnam applies different withholding tax rates to service fees, royalties, and interest paid overseas. See how FCT affects cross-border payments.
How Location Affects Tax Incentives for Investments in the Philippines
Investment location can affect tax incentives in the Philippines, including income tax holidays, VAT, customs duties, and local tax treatment.
Branch or Subsidiary in the Philippines: Which Structure Is More Tax Efficient?
Compare the tax implications of a branch and subsidiary in the Philippines, including profit repatriation, tax treaties, and investment incentives.
Investing in Vietnam's Renewable Energy Sector: A Market Entry Guide for Foreign Investors
Vietnam's renewable energy market is creating new opportunities for foreign investors across solar, wind, energy storage, infrastructure, and corporate power procurement.