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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.
Before launching a website, mobile app, or digital platform in China, foreign companies face one fundamental question: do they need a license? In most cases, the answer is yes—and often more than one.
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.
This city‑by‑city guide analyzes expat living costs in China in 2026 using a Shanghai Index benchmark. It explains how inflation trends, exchange rates, and regional development policies shape real purchasing power across different cities and lifestyles.
Shanghai has launched China’s first fully online foreign‑invested enterprise registration using cross‑border digital identity authentication, marking a major step in reducing administrative barriers for overseas investors.
India’s import-export procedures in 2026 are fully digitized, with streamlined customs systems, IEC-based registration, and real-time compliance under FTP 2023. Businesses must follow standardized classification and digital processes to manage trade efficiently and stay compliant.
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.
India has amended its SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment, and Technologies) list with a new Category 7, introducing export controls on advanced semiconductors, quantum tech, cryogenic systems, and related software.
Vietnam and China are advancing rail links, smart borders, and integrated supply chains to reshape trade in the decade ahead.
Effective July 1, 2026, Vietnam's Law on the State of Emergency formalizes the government’s emergency response powers during crises.
Vietnam's government has confirmed that there will be no policy to swap working days to extend public holidays in April 2026.
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Foreign businesses face VAT exposure from the first transaction in Vietnam. Explore key risks, pricing implications, and structuring considerations.
Planning entry into Vietnam? Understand how corporate tax shapes profit allocation, repatriation, and risk when choosing your structure.
Thailand’s omnibus law and 180-day super license aim to simplify approvals, reduce costs, and improve investment timelines. Here’s what it means for foreign investors.
Singapore’s policy shifts require businesses to adjust pricing, manage costs, and align currency exposure in 2026.