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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 Economy in 2025: GDP Reaches 5.0% Growth Despite Challenges
China’s Economy in 2025 achieved its official growth target, underscoring macro‑level stability despite persistent demand‑side pressures. At the same time, sector‑level performance points to an economy still in the midst of structural adjustment.
How Companies Can Leverage the 30% Added Value Rule in Hainan
Starting December 18, 2025, Hainan's 30 percent added value rule enables duty-free transfers to mainland China for goods processed in Hainan. This policy creates new options for cost reduction and supply chain optimization.
Frequently Asked Questions in VAT Management in China
This China VAT Q&A addresses practical compliance issues, from invoice issuance to input tax credits. These answers help businesses navigate VAT rules confidently.
Double Wage Rules in China: Key Updates Under Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes
Judicial Interpretation II refines double wage rules in China, clarifying liability and calculation standards. Employers can now follow clear guidelines to avoid disputes.
India Briefing
Tiger Global-Flipkart Tax Dispute: A Landmark Test of India’s Anti-Avoidance Regime
On January 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of India reaffirmed the country’s substance-over-form doctrine in the Tiger Global-Flipkart case, confirming that tax authorities may deny treaty benefits under GAAR even where valid TRCs are in place. For foreign investors, the ruling underscores the importance of establishing genuine commercial substance.
Why German CEOs Are Betting on India: The India-EU FTA Opportunity
India and Germany are strengthening their economic partnership as India nears the conclusion of an FTA with the European Union. The India-EU FTA, upon finalization, is expected to open new market opportunities, positioning Germany as a key beneficiary within the EU.
India-EU Trade Deal Set for January 27 Signing in New Delhi: Report
As per a report published by European media, the EU is set to formalize its largest-ever trade deal with India on January 27, 2026, excluding agriculture, as the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) talks near conclusion.
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2026 - New Publication Out Now
The 2026 edition of 'An Introduction to Doing Business in India' provides practical insights for foreign firms and investors navigating India’s fast-evolving market, covering key policy developments and essential legal and operational areas such as company incorporation, taxation, audit, and HR and payroll.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification Updated for Administrative Purposes
The 2025 Vietnam Standard Industrial Classification (VSIC) underpins official statistics, business registration, and administrative databases in the country.
Administrative Penalties for Tax and Invoice Violations in Vietnam
Effective from January 16, 2026, Decree 310/2025 significantly overhauls Vietnam's administrative penalties for tax and invoice violations.
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.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2026 – New Publication Out
“An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2026”, the latest publication from Vietnam Briefing and supported by Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available for free download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
ASEAN Briefing
Foreign Ownership Restrictions and Conditional Sectors in Vietnam
Foreign investors must assess ownership caps, conditional sectors, licensing scope, capital, and treaty limits before entering Vietnam.
Mergers and Acquisitions in Vietnam: An Introduction to Key Guidelines and Processes
The Vietnamese government has streamlined the merger and acquisition (M&A) process to encourage new investments.
Profit Repatriation from Indonesia: Tax, Timing, and Execution Considerations
Foreign investors repatriating profits from Indonesia must manage tax exposure, timing, and execution risks to ensure predictable cash outcomes.
Transfer Pricing in Cambodia: What Foreign Investors Need to Get Right Before Revenue Scales
Foreign investors in Cambodia should align transfer pricing with real operations early to reduce audit friction and avoid repatriation delays as revenue grows.