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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 Monthly Tax Brief: March 2026
March 2026 saw intensive regulatory activity across China’s tax and customs regime, with new national and local policies reshaping incentive access and compliance expectations. FIEs should closely assess both emerging risks and streamlined opportunities arising from these reforms.
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
On March 23, 2026, the US Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include foreign-made consumer routers, preventing new models from receiving FCC equipment authorization and thereby banning them from being imported or sold in the US.
China Public Holiday Schedule 2026
In 2026, workers will be entitled to a total of 13 days off. Tomb Sweeping Festival (Qing Ming Festival) spans from April 4 to April 6, 2026, three rest days in total, in connection with the weekend.
China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates
This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place.
India Briefing
US Pharma Tariff 2026: Decoding the 100% Patented Drug Levy and the Generic Exemption
The US administration under President Donald J. Trump has implemented a 100% tariff on patented pharma products to curb import dependence. While Indian generics are exempt for now, a one-year review and API onshoring rules signal long-term shifts.
India’s Race to Manufacture Affordable Obesity Drugs Amid Ozempic’s Market Entry
India’s obesity-drug market is transforming as semaglutide goes off patent, driving Ozempic's generic manufacturing, price shifts, and new opportunities in GLP-1 therapies.
US Tariff Twists: Where Does India Stand and How Will Exporters Get Impacted?
With the US Supreme Court tariff ruling, followed by new solar import duties of 125.87 percent on Indian exporters, India-US trade dynamics are being reshaped, prompting exporters and investors to reassess pricing strategies, supply chains, and tariff risk exposure.
New Drug Manufacturing Rules 2026: India's 3-Tier Change Classification & DCGI Licensing Overhaul
Navigate the 2026 drug manufacturing reforms: a guide to India's mandatory pharma change reporting, 3-tier risk classifications, and standardized Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) licensing norms.
Vietnam Briefing
2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: No Nine-Day April Break Planned
Vietnam's government has confirmed that there will be no policy to swap working days to extend public holidays in April 2026.
Ho Chi Minh City Strengthens Cambodia Trade Links via Major Transport Projects
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), the economic center of Vietnam, is ramping up infrastructure development to boost its connectivity with Cambodia.
Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion
‘Manufacturing in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Site Selection for Production Expansion’ magazine is out now and available for free download
Understanding Vietnam’s Tax Regulations for Overseas Digital Service Providers
Understand Vietnam’s tax compliance rules for overseas digital suppliers, including registration, filing obligations, withholding rules, and treaty considerations.
ASEAN Briefing
Vietnam Tax Loss Carryforward: When Profits Can Be Recovered
Vietnam’s 5-year loss carryforward rule can delay or reduce profit recovery. Learn how timing and structure determine your tax outcome.
Fixed-Term vs Regular Employment Contracts When Foreign Firms Hire in the Philippines
Foreign firms hiring in the Philippines should assess whether fixed-term or regular employment contracts are appropriate. Learn the legal risks, costs, and compliance considerations.
Malaysia Withholding Tax Risks for Cross-Border Payments
Foreign investors making cross-border payments in Malaysia may face withholding tax obligations. Learn the rates, treaty relief, and compliance risks.
Singapore Subsidiary or Branch Office: How Foreign Companies Should Structure Market Entry
Compare subsidiary and branch structures in Singapore, including liability, tax treatment, governance, and profit repatriation implications.