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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 Medical Device Industry – Why Beijing is the Place to Invest
Beijing is fast becoming China's leading hub for innovative medical devices, backed by dedicated industrial parks, policy incentives, and world-class research infrastructure. We look at where the opportunities lie for foreign companies and how to position for market entry.
China's New Infant Food Safety Campaign Signals a Shift Toward Continuous Compliance
China’s latest infant food safety campaign marks a shift toward continuous, data-driven enforcement. Foreign brands, manufacturers, and OEM users must reassess compliance across product standards, labeling, and supply chains to manage rising regulatory risks.
Selling Connected Products in China? Prepare for the New Cybersecurity Label
China’s Cybersecurity Label is a voluntary regime for internet-connected products taking effect on July 1, 2026. While not mandatory, it may become an important buyer-trust and procurement signal for foreign IoT companies selling in China.
China’s Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors
China’s nuclear fusion sector is rapidly taking shape as an emerging industrial market, with increasing investment and activity across reactor supply chains, advanced materials, and engineering systems. While commercial power generation remains a long-term goal for the 2030s–2040s, near-term business opportunities are already developing in component manufacturing, testing infrastructure, and technology partnerships.
India Briefing
What Should Employers Know About Wage, Payroll, and HR Compliance in India in 2026?
Download India Briefing’s 2026 employer guide to wage, payroll, and HR compliance in India, covering labor codes, minimum wages, hiring, exits, TDS, and payroll obligations.
What is India’s New Model Standing Orders 2026? Top 10 Must-Know Compliance Updates for HR
Master the Model Standing Orders 2026 with our top 10 HR mandates—from digital recordkeeping and 48-hour wage settlements to fixed-term employment parity.
Leave India Notice (LIN) on Employment Visa: A Compliance Checklist for Expats
A recent judgment by the Karnataka High Court has clarified how Leave India Notices are issued to foreign workers in India, holding that immigration authorities need not separately hear the employee if compliance issues originate from the sponsoring employer.
India–UK Social Security Pact Takes Effect July 15, 2026: What Employers and Indian Professionals Need to Know
The India–UK trade deal and Double Contribution Convention simultaneously enter into force on July 15, 2026, extending social security exemptions from three to five years and reducing costs for qualifying temporary workers.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Regulatory Update July 2026: A New Compliance Landscape for Investors
More than 60 laws and decrees take effect as part of Vietnam's July 2026 regulatory update, affecting taxation, digital business, customs, investment, and corporate compliance.
Resolution 10-NQ/TW: Vietnam's New Strategy for High-Quality FDI and Economic Transformation
Vietnam's Resolution 10-NQ/TW introduces a new FDI strategy focused on technology transfer, innovation, domestic linkages, and high-quality investment. Explore the key targets and policy breakthroughs through 2030.
PCI and BPI 2025: Measuring Vietnam’s Business Environment and Private Sector Growth
Explore Vietnam’s private sector performance in 2025 with the Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI 2025) and the Business Performance Index (BPI), highlighting governance reforms, innovation trends, and top-performing provinces.
From Outsourcing to Ownership: Using the BOT Model to Build a Software Team in Vietnam
Explore Vietnam’s expanding software outsourcing market and how Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) models enable firms to establish scalable offshore centers.
ASEAN Briefing
Direct Share Transfers in Vietnam: Capital Gains Tax Rules
Foreign investors undertaking direct share transfers in Vietnam should assess tax treatment, transaction sequencing, and registration requirements.
Payroll Due Diligence and Integration Following a Singapore Acquisition
Evaluate payroll liabilities, CPF obligations, compliance risks, system integration requirements, and operating model decisions when acquiring a business in Singapore.
When Business Expansion in Indonesia Triggers Additional Corporate Compliance Requirements
Business expansion in Indonesia can trigger new licensing, employment, tax, transfer pricing, and corporate compliance obligations that foreign investors should assess before implementing growth initiatives.
How Singapore's Double Taxation Agreements Can Reduce Withholding Taxes on Cross-Border Investments
Singapore's tax treaty network may reduce withholding taxes on dividend, interest, and royalty payments, helping investors optimize holding company structures, financing arrangements, and intellectual property strategies across ASEAN.