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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.
Hong Kong’s 2026 holiday schedule features 15 statutory holidays and 17 general holidays, reflecting the city’s dual‑holiday framework. Employers should plan ahead to manage staffing needs, compliance obligations, and peak‑period operational demands.
This article breaks down the key changes of China's New Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law, their implications for businesses operating in China, and what enterprises should do to adapt to the evolving tax landscape.
The new amendment to - in effect January 1 - includes new AI provisions, higher penalties, and closer alignment with China’s broader data and security regulatory framework.
On December 20, 2024, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) unveiled the updated Accounting System for Non-governmental Non-profit Organizations (hereinafter, the "NGO Accounting System"), set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
India’s central government has issued draft rules for all four labor codes and invited public comments from December 31, 2025, to February 14, 2026. Once finalized, the rules are expected to be implemented in phases across states.
Learn how India’s four new labor codes overhaul the penalties and offense regime with fewer criminal provisions, digital enforcement, structured compounding, and clearer employer responsibilities across wages, safety, industrial relations, and social security.
We answer some frequently asked questions foreign hiring managers may have regarding the minimum wage in India. Multiple states and jurisdictions have revised their rates in 2025, with effect from July 1 or October 1, 2025.
Explore Section 195 of India’s Income Tax Act, 1961, which requires tax deducted at source (TDS) on payments to non-residents—an essential compliance step for businesses in cross-border dealings such as royalties, interest, and technical services.
This article outlines the scope, governance, and regulatory framework of the Vietnam International Financial Center.
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.
Vietnam’s accounting regime has recently been revised to give companies more flexibility and independence in structuring accounting processes.
Vietnam's recent air pollution mitigation plan introduces tighter emission regulations, sets environmental goals, and prioritizes 25 projects to enhance urban air quality.
Vietnam does not impose a branch profit remittance tax and instead applies corporate income tax and profit remittance rules.
See how contract enforcement works in the Philippines and what you must structure to protect your investment and recovery rights.
Analyze Indonesia’s middle-class growth using business intelligence to identify where consumer demand is real, concentrated, and investable.
An investor-focused assessment of Malaysia’s tax and incentive regimes, examining how incentives perform across sectors and locations.