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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 Industries to Watch in 2026
2026 marks a strategic reset for China’s economy as the 15th Five-Year Plan shifts policy focus from growth acceleration to capability-building, consolidation, and technological self-reliance across key industries. For foreign businesses, success will hinge on alignment with policy priorities, localization and compliance readiness, and realistic positioning in a more competitive, security-conscious, and globally integrated market. […]
Trademark Already Registered in China? How Foreign Brands Can Regain Control
Foreign companies entering China often discover that their trademarks have already been filed or registered by others. This article examines the legal and strategic responses available to reclaim or protect brand rights.
From Renewable Electrolysis to FCVs – Opportunities in China’s Emerging Hydrogen Industry
Bolstered by strong government backing, the nascent industry poses exciting opportunities for green applications, but investors must be aware of intrinsic early mover risks.
Comprehensive Evaluation during Budget Review: A Practical Case Study
A professional budget evaluation is far more than checking numbers—it is a strategic assessment from assumptions to risks. This article provides a structured framework for reviewing investment requests to ensure resources are allocated wisely.
India Briefing
Luxury Cars Take the Fast Lane: How European Carmakers Stand to Gain from the India-EU FTA
The India-EU FTA, announced on January 27, 2026, could significantly reshape India’s luxury car market through steep, quota-linked tariff cuts. The deal offers European carmakers better access to India’s premium segment while preserving protections for mass-market domestic manufacturers.
US Parent-India Subsidiary: Transfer Pricing and Intercompany Agreements
US parent companies with subsidiaries in India face heightened transfer pricing scrutiny when intercompany agreements, operational reality, and financial outcomes do not align. Ensuring documentation consistently reflects the Indian subsidiary’s role and value creation is critical to managing audit and dispute risk.
Gujarat Updates Labor Rules for Shops & Commercial Establishments
Gujarat’s Shops & Establishments amendments, notified on December 16, 2025, introduce key labor compliance changes, including higher applicability thresholds, extended working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.
How Global Companies Leverage Offshore Accounting for Scale & Speed
Discover how global companies leverage offshore accounting to reduce costs, enhance compliance, and accelerate financial transformation.
Vietnam Briefing
Preparing for Vietnam’s Special Consumption Tax Changes in 2026: Key Compliance Highlights
Vietnam applies new Special Consumption Tax rules from January 1, 2026, detailing key changes and compliance impacts for businesses.
EU Sustainability Due Diligence Rules: Compliance Implications for Vietnam Businesses
Learn how Vietnam-based suppliers should prepare for compliance with the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Vietnam: A Rising Manufacturing Hub in Asia in 2026
Vietnam is among the top three most promising manufacturing hubs in Asia, according to the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 by Dezan Shira & Associates.
Vietnam E-Visa: A Complete Guide
Vietnam’s e-visa program makes it easier and faster for visitors to Vietnam to enter the country. The country has recently added 41 new ports that accept e-visas for entry, bringing the total to 83.
ASEAN Briefing
Common Structuring Gaps That Delay Banking or Activation in Singapore
Foreign investors in Singapore face banking and activation delays from ownership, governance, funding, and payment structuring gaps.
How to Reduce Withholding Tax on Cross-Border Payments in the Philippines
Foreign companies operating in the Philippines must manage withholding tax risks through proper documentation, treaty compliance, and structured advisory support.
Sector Screening for Indonesia Market Entry: A Business Intelligence Framework for Foreign Investors
Foreign investors entering Indonesia must use business intelligence to validate sector viability before committing capital.
Foreign Ownership Rules and Conditional Sector Access in Indonesia
Foreign investors entering Indonesia must assess ownership limits, conditional sector access, investment thresholds, and long-term structural risk.