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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.
The IRD issued 270,000 Profits Tax Returns April 1, 2026, marking a landmark shift to mandatory digital filing. This guide covers who must e-file, key deadlines, iXBRL requirements, and practical steps to ensure compliance.
China's new Five-Year Plan signals a more cautious, technology-driven approach to overseas investment, with greater emphasis on protecting Chinese assets abroad.
China is accelerating the build‑out of its biomanufacturing ecosystem, creating expanding opportunities across upstream, mid‑stream, and downstream segments. Companies that focus on key clusters and proactively manage compliance will be best positioned to benefit.
A step-by-step overview of the procedures, documents, and requirements for establishing a wholly foreign-owned enterprise in China in 2026.
India has extended the natural honey MEP to US$1,400/MT until Dec 31, 2026. Learn how India’s honey industry is scaling global exports, improving producer price transmission, and capturing new opportunities in a disrupted international market.
India’s food processing industry in 2026 is expanding steadily, driven by PLI incentives, rising foreign direct investments, export growth, and strong domestic demand, positioning it as a key engine of value addition and employment.
India’s export compliance framework is undergoing a significant shift as the DGFT mandates fully digital issuance and stricter oversight of the Certificate of Origin (CoO). The amendments to FTP and HBP 2023 streamline verification and reinforce regulatory oversight.
India’s GST 2.0 ushers in a major tax overhaul, revising Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) and Service Accounting Codes (SAC) codes to simplify compliance. Businesses must realign systems, classifications, and input tax credit (ITC) claims for efficiency.
Vietnam’s the medical tourism sector is growing as a cost-effective alternative in Asia, with revenues expected to near US$4 billion by 2033.
We examine the dynamics driving Vietnam's labor market and the strategic approaches to human resource and payroll management for businesses.
Technology disputes in Asia, from data-transfer conflicts and AI-governance gaps to IP and e-commerce liability, are influencing the mechanics of Vietnam’s digital economy.
We outline key provisions of Vietnam's Decree No. 236/2025/ND-CP, which guides the country's global minimum tax (GMT) implementation.
Singapore’s policy shifts require businesses to adjust pricing, manage costs, and align currency exposure in 2026.
Remitting foreign income into Singapore without proper structuring can trigger full tax exposure. Understand the rules before moving funds.
Learn how LHDN tax audits work in Malaysia, key risks for foreign investors, penalties up to 45%, and how to prepare defensible tax positions.
A practical guide to Indonesia’s PT PMA investment rules, including the IDR 10 billion threshold, capital structuring, and expansion planning.