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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 Clarifies VAT Threshold Under New VAT Law
China’s updated VAT threshold introduces new monthly, quarterly, and per‑transaction rules under the 2026 VAT Law. These changes affect VAT liability, invoicing, and compliance obligations for FIEs.
China’s FDI in 2025: A Year of Recalibration
China’s 2025 FDI performance reveals a clear divergence between capital inflows and market entry activity. While utilized FDI declined, services, manufacturing upgrading, and high‑tech industries continued to attract sustained foreign interest.
Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026
Hong Kong’s double tax agreement network has reached a new milestone, with fresh treaties and active negotiations shaping the 2026 outlook. Understanding how Hong Kong’s DTAs work is essential for investors and multinationals planning cross-border operations.
An Update on Work Permit Renewal for Foreign Talent in Shenzhen
Shenzhen has tightened enforcement of age thresholds for Category B and C work permit renewals, with applicants aged 60 and above now facing rejection from 2026 onward.
India Briefing
India's Component Warehousing Safe Harbor: A Competitive Tax Proposition for Global Manufacturers
India’s Budget 2026-27 introduces a 2 percent safe harbor for bonded component warehousing and a five-year tax exemption for non-resident suppliers, offering transfer pricing certainty and strengthening India’s role in global manufacturing supply chains.
India's Union Budget 2026-27: Industrial Growth, Infrastructure Spending, Tax Reforms, and What Global Investors Need to Know
India’s Union Budget 2026–27 outlines major manufacturing incentives, infrastructure capex, tax simplification, and investor facilitation. Key takeaways for global investors.
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.
Corporate Tax Compliance for Foreign Companies in India: A Practical Roadmap for 2026
We explain India’s 2026 corporate tax regime for foreign companies with insights on compliance timelines, DTAA documentation, and regulatory risks.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: As of February 2026
The Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker by Vietnam Briefing provides the latest data, policy updates, FDI trends, industrial production indicators, and export performance insights to help investors monitor Vietnam’s fast-evolving manufacturing landscape.
India-EU FTA vs. EVFTA: A Comparative Look at Their Strategic Impact on EU Business Expansion
A comparative view of the FTAs with India and Vietnam reveals how the EU has customized its trade approach for different partners.
Exploring the Vietnam International Financial Center: Part 2 – Legal Framework, Dispute Resolution, and Judicial Mechanisms
An overview of the Vietnam IFC legal framework, including Resolution 222, the application of foreign law, arbitration options, and dispute resolution mechanisms for cross-border investors.
Understanding Key Indirect and International Taxes in Vietnam
We outline the key indirect taxes and highlight several international tax considerations applicable in Vietnam.
ASEAN Briefing
Vietnam’s 183-Day Rule: Tax Implications for Foreign Employees
Understand how Vietnam’s 183-day rule changes tax exposure, withholding, and assignment structuring for foreign staff.
How Indonesia’s PT PMA Structure Fits Foreign Ownership and Control Requirements
Foreign investors can use a PT PMA to secure ownership control capital structure and profit repatriation in Indonesia.
Vietnam Year-End Closing and Audit Preparation for Foreign-Invested Enterprises
Foreign investors should assess Vietnam’s year-end closing rules, statutory audits, tax risks, and profit repatriation limits.
Using Business Intelligence to Evaluate Workforce Availability and Wage Levels in Indonesia
Investors use business intelligence to assess workforce supply, wage levels, and hiring risks before selecting locations in Indonesia.