TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Accessing the RCEP via China – Strategies for European Companies

China offers a practical gateway for European companies seeking to access the benefits of the RCEP. With the right entry and supply chain strategies, firms can tap into RCEP’s tariff and customs advantages by channeling production and trade through China.

India's GST Overhaul: What Goods Become Cheaper and What Gets Costlier

India’s GST Council has approved a radical new reform of India’s indirect tax system, simplifying the tax structure to three slabs – 5%, 18%, and a new 40% demerit rate. This makes essentials, healthcare, agriculture inputs, and consumer goods cheaper while luxury and sin goods face higher taxes.

Understanding Vietnam’s New Environmental Criteria for Green Investment Projects

This article examines Vietnam’s new environmental criteria for green investment projects, mechanisms for verifying whether projects meet these criteria to qualify for preferential policies and green financing options, as well as key considerations for foreign firms. 

Choosing the Right Industrial Parks in Malaysia for Foreign Manufacturing

Malaysia is attracting record levels of foreign direct investment as companies seek reliable production bases in Southeast Asia. For investors, getting this choice right requires comparing regions with reliable data, understanding the regulatory path, and stress-testing costs across different scenarios.

How to Launch a Startup in Saudi Arabia: Navigating the Legal and Regulatory Landscape

This article offers a step-by-step guide on how to launch a startup in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the Kingdom’s rapidly growing ecosystem, abundant funding, and government support.

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

The latest edition of India Briefing magazine serves as a practical playbook, delivering the insights and strategies needed to identify the right cities, choose the best entry model, and build long-term resilience in non-metro India.

India's Emerging Enterprises: Charting the Next Decade of SME Growth

This edition of India Briefing magazine provides practical insights into how Indian SMEs are transforming through e-commerce expansion, digital trade adoption, innovative financing, and workforce development.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:

Indonesia Budget 2026: Cost Structures, Incentives, and Strategic Planning for Investors

Wednesday, 17 September, 2025 | 3:00 PM Jakarta / 4:00 PM Singapore / 10:00 AM CET

India’s Provident Fund Framework for Expatriates in 2025: Key Updates, SSA Benefits, and Withdrawal Procedures

Webinar | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 2:30 PM India / 4:00 PM Vietnam / 5:00 PM China

Assessing the Impact of US Tariffs on Asia

Webinar | Thursday, September 25, 2025 | 9:00 AM Los Angeles / 12:00 PM New York City / 6:00 PM Brussels