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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 Maternity and Baby Market (Part I): Demographics, Policy, and Market Structure
China's maternity and baby market is shifting from volume to value. In Part I of this two-part series, we cover the demographics, policy landscape, and market structure foreign brands and investors need to understand before entering.
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.
China Draft Trademark Law Amendment 2026: Key Proposed Changes for Foreign Brands
China’s draft Trademark Law amendment signals a potentially stricter and more proactive trademark regime if enacted in substantially its current form. Foreign brand owners should audit portfolios, strengthen evidence files, and prepare for shorter opposition windows.
Selling Through Livestreams in China? Make Sure Your Content is Legal
Foreign brands selling in China face a wave of new compliance obligations as regulators bring livestream e-commerce under the country's Advertising Law for the first time.
India Briefing
Employee Compensation During Layoffs, Retrenchment, and Business Restructuring in India
Learn how India's Industrial Relations Code and Social Security Code govern employee compensation during layoffs, retrenchment, business restructuring, and termination, including gratuity and other statutory benefits.
2026 HR Guide to Salary Structuring in India: The 50% Basic Pay Rule and PF Compliance
Restructure your payroll to align with India’s four new Labor Codes. Calculate the 50 percent wage threshold, standardize employee allowances, and ensure full statutory compliance for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.
Labor Compliance Calendar for Liaison Offices in India (FY 2026–27)
Liaison Offices (LOs) in India must follow the FY 2026-27 compliance calendar covering labor codes and the new income tax framework. Key requirements include RBI/FEMA reporting, quarterly TDS filings, and state-specific Shops & Establishments Act.
Vietnam Briefing
As Vietnam Tightens Import Controls, Importer of Record Services Gain Importance
Importer of Record (IOR) services enable foreign businesses to import goods into Vietnam without a local entity by handling customs, permits, duties, taxes, and compliance.
Vietnam CIT Incentives for Software Production: What Investors Need to Know
Vietnam's CIT incentives for IT and software firms include preferential tax rates and holidays. Learn eligibility, software criteria, and compliance for 2026.
Risks Arising From Poor Accounting Documentation Practices in Vietnam
Poor accounting documentation in Vietnam can expose businesses to tax penalties, litigation risks, and regulatory scrutiny. Learn key compliance risks and mitigation strategies.
How to Start Manufacturing in Vietnam: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to start manufacturing in Vietnam in 2026. This guide covers crucial information on how to set up a unit, costs involved, tax incentives, industrial zones, and compliance requirements for foreign investors.
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.