 | Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates (An Ascentium Company). |
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We're pleased to announce that Asia Briefing is now part of the Ascentium Group. We remain committed to providing our subscribers with trusted, high-quality business news and insights across Asia. |
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| | | | UAE’s exit from OPEC marks a shift toward market-driven production, increasing short-term price volatility and reducing the predictability of coordinated supply management. For businesses, this means reassessing sourcing strategies, pricing assumptions, and risk exposure. | | | | | Annual CIT filing obligations for foreign companies in China can apply even without profits or a formal entity. This article explains who must file, the key deadlines for 2026, and how PE risks can impact tax obligations. | | | | | Many businesses struggle to manage April-May tax compliance calendars, especially with mandatory iXBRL and MNE e filing. This checklist breaks down what to file, when to file, and how to stay compliant without last minute stress. | | | | | India’s Safety of Household, Commercial and Similar Electrical Appliances (Quality Control) Order, 2026 mandates that 90+ categories of electrical appliances obtain BIS certification and carry the ISI mark before being sold in India, effective October 1, 2026. | | | | | India’s regulatory framework for online gaming is set to undergo a major shift. Learn more about the Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) regulatory framework, e-sports registration, and the ban on online money games. | | | | | Vietnam ranks among top performers in the World Bank’s Expanded Human Capital Index (HCI+) 2026. Explore what the data reveals about workforce quality, skills gaps, and investor implications. | | | | | For foreign investors, SST directly impacts pricing, margins, contract structuring, and operational setup from day one. Early-stage entry and expansion decisions determine whether SST is efficiently managed or evolves into a recurring cost and compliance burden. | | | | | Intercompany transactions determine how much tax a multinational group pays in the Philippines, how efficiently cash can be repatriated, and how exposed the structure is to audit. This article identifies key triggers and costly compliance issues. | | |
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