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| | | | As the Iran military response triggers a de facto closure of the world’s most critical oil chokepoint – Strait of Hormuz – businesses across the world face immediate and cascading consequences. | | | | | In his 2026 Government Work Report (GWR), Premier Li Qiang announced that China will target GDP growth of 4.5%-5% in 2026, adding that policymakers will “strive for better outcomes in actual implementation.” | | | | | The new rules relax age and experience restrictions, unify salary standards, and enable mutual recognition of foreign work permits across both cities. | | | | | As FY 2025–26 closes, March 2026 is a high-stakes compliance month. Businesses should prioritize advance tax settlement, complete TDS and reporting obligations, and address transfer pricing, and foreign tax credit filings to mitigate interest, penalties, and cross-border reporting risks. | | | | | Most employers in Indonesia pay Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR) or the religious holiday allowance before Eid 2026. Learn the payment deadline as well as the calculation rules, tax impact, and compliance risks. | | | | | Vietnam’s incentives may be granted either on a project basis or a company basis, requiring investors to carefully evaluate factors such as industry, location, and investment scope to determine which incentives apply when they begin generating taxable income. | | | | | The new measures aim to improve transparency and regulatory oversight, particularly through new property identification mechanisms and updated operational rules, requiring foreign investors and market entrants to reassess compliance and reporting obligations. | | | | | While Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore all offer attractive tax regimes, determining which one aligns best with your business goals requires careful consideration of various factors. | | |
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