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July 02, 2026

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates (An Ascentium Company).

ASIA EDITION

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Where to Invest in China in 2026 and Beyond: A Guide for Foreign Investors

As China’s FDI environment becomes more selective, location choice is increasingly critical. This guide explains where foreign investors should look in 2026 and beyond to align market access, incentives, supply chains, and growth opportunities.

Vietnam Regulatory Update July 2026: A New Compliance Landscape for Investors

Vietnam’s July 2026 regulatory update brings more than 60 new laws and decrees into effect, reshaping compliance requirements across taxation, digital business, customs, investment, and corporate governance.

How Transfer Pricing Shapes Group Structures in Malaysia

Transfer pricing plays a direct role in how multinational groups structure their Malaysian operations. This article explains how business functions, intercompany arrangements, and profit allocation decisions can affect group design and compliance exposure.

Trade Misinvoicing Risk Prevention in India: Importer and Exporter Checklist

Importers and exporters in India face rising scrutiny over trade invoicing, customs valuation, banking records, tax reporting, and documentation controls. This checklist outlines the key areas businesses should review to reduce trade misinvoicing risk.

Severance Pay and Taxation for Expats Leaving the UAE

Expatriates leaving the UAE should review end-of-service gratuity, final settlement, tax residency, and cross-border tax obligations before departure. This guide explains the key issues employees and employers should address.

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COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

An Employer’s Guide to Wage, Payroll, and HR Compliance in India in 2026

This issue explains how India’s labor codes, state-level minimum wage rules, employment models, contractor risks, payroll TDS obligations, and the Income-tax Act, 2025 affect workforce planning, compensation structuring, HR administration, and employee exits.

Vietnam's New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide

Vietnam’s New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide explores the regulatory requirements, implementation challenges, and risk management considerations companies should address to ensure compliance and support sustainable digital operations.

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