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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 vs. Vietnam vs. India: Where Should Australian Firms Invest?
China vs. Vietnam vs. India is becoming one of the defining investment questions for Australian companies seeking manufacturing diversification, supply chain resilience, and access to Asia’s fastest-growing markets. This two‑part series compares their economic fundamentals and trade ties with Australia, then examines key operational factors shaping investment decisions. China, India, and Vietnam are three of […]
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?
The current landscape of US-China tariff rates is complex, with multiple overlapping trade measures in effect. This article explains which tariffs apply in 2025 and how they intersect.
What Are the Main Compliance Calendars Foreign Businesses Must Track in China?
China compliance calendar requires foreign businesses to manage continuous monthly, quarterly, and annual obligations in an increasingly digital and data-driven regulatory environment. Success depends on integrating compliance into core operations, ensuring accuracy across systems, and adapting to both national and local regulatory requirements.
Are You Exposed Under China’s 2026 Personal Information Protection Campaigns?
China’s 2026 enforcement actions signal a decisive move toward practical, sector‑specific execution of the PIPL. Foreign businesses must now demonstrate day‑to‑day compliance across systems, vendors, and internal processes.
India Briefing
What are 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.
Employee Termination in India: Settlement Timelines, Retrenchment Rules, and Employer Compliance
A strategic advisor’s guide to employee termination in India under the 2026 Industrial Relations Code. Navigate revised retrenchment protocols, mandatory 48-hour full and final settlements, and critical compliance mandates for modern enterprises.
FAQs: What Foreign Investors and Multinational SMEs Need to Know About India’s Industrial Relations Code, 2020
Discover how India’s Industrial Relations Code, 2020 affects hiring, retrenchment, FTE models, compliance, and dispute resolution for foreign investors and MNCs entering the Indian market.
GST on Contract Employee Remuneration: Applicability, Rates, ITC, and Compliance
Understand how India's goods and services tax (GST) is applicable to contract employees. Learn the difference between salaries, contract staffing, and manpower supply services, applicable tax rates, ITC eligibility, and key compliance considerations for businesses and investors.
Vietnam Briefing
US Designates Vietnam a Priority Foreign Country on IP: What Foreign Businesses Should Review
The US has designated Vietnam a Priority Foreign Country in its 2026 Special 301 Report. We examine the implications for foreign businesses and key IP compliance considerations.
Why Vietnam is the Top China+1 Destination for Australian Firms
Vietnam is a top China+1 destination for Australian firms, driven by low costs, strong industrial networks, and trade access.
Vietnam Medical Tourism Market in 2026: Market Entry Strategies and Investment Outlook
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.
Managing Vietnamese Teams: Decoding Culture to Build Trust, Performance and Long-Term Engagement
For many leaders, the real challenge isn't market entry or strategy but understanding how to work effectively with Vietnamese teams.
ASEAN Briefing
How Export Businesses Can Claim and Recover VAT Refunds in Vietnam
Export businesses in Vietnam can recover input VAT on qualifying exports, but refund timing, supplier verification, and documentation consistency can materially affect liquidity and manufacturing operations.
How Tax Exposure Expands as Foreign Branch Operations Grow in Malaysia
Learn how expanding operations can increase tax exposure, withholding obligations, transfer pricing scrutiny, and reporting complexity for foreign branch offices in Malaysia.
Expanding Across ASEAN: Market Entry and Regional Structuring Strategies for Australian Firms
Expanding into ASEAN? This guide explains how Australian firms can structure regional operations, select priority markets, and manage multi-country expansion across Southeast Asia.
Cambodia Work Permits for Foreign Directors: Structuring Around Quotas, Tax Exposure, and Enforcement Risk
Foreign directors in Cambodia may require work permits even when based offshore. See how quota, tax, and registration rules affect investor structures.