TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

India’s Next Industrial Wave: Six Emerging Sectors to Watch

India’s next phase of industrial growth is being shaped by rising domestic demand, private investment, and supply chain localisation. We examine six emerging sectors attracting attention and the factors investors should assess before committing capital.

Setting Up a Manufacturing WFOE in China: Site Selection, Environmental Approvals, and Licensing

For manufacturers, company registration is only one part of the setup process. Site selection, environmental approvals, utilities, safety requirements, and product-specific licences can determine whether a project launches on schedule or faces months of delay. This guide maps the main decisions foreign manufacturers should resolve before committing to a location.

Seven Common Tax and Compliance Mistakes Foreign Companies Make in Vietnam

Vietnam’s 2026 tax changes make legacy processes increasingly risky. We highlight seven common compliance failures and explain why businesses should align contracts, payments, accounting records, and tax filings more closely.

Re-domiciliation or Restructuring? Choosing the Right Hong Kong Strategy

Hong Kong’s inward re-domiciliation regime allows eligible foreign companies to transfer their domicile while preserving the existing legal entity. We compare re-domiciliation with wider corporate restructuring and examine the tax, operational, compliance, and ownership considerations that can determine which route fits the business.

Malaysia Investor Pass in 2026: Who Can Still Apply?

Malaysia’s Investor Pass remains available to selected applicants, but eligibility and permitted use are more limited than many investors assume. This guide explains who qualifies, who is excluded, and the main application and validity requirements.

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

India Market Entry in Motion: Trade, Distribution, FTAs, and Scale-Up Strategy

Rather than treating exports, FTAs, and incorporation as separate decisions, this guide presents them as an integrated market-entry strategy, helping businesses reduce risks, strengthen compliance, and build a foundation for sustainable growth in one of the world's fastest growing major economies.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:

Managing Hong Kong Tax Exposure: Navigating FSIE and Offshore Profits Claims

Seminar | Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 4:00 PM, 16/F, Wing On Centre, 111 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong

From Vietnam to Singapore: The 2026 Outbound Investment Dialogue

Seminar | Thursday, September 17 (GMT+7) | The Sentry C, 15 Le Thanh Ton street, D1, HCMC

Beyond Compliance: Vietnam Data Privacy, PDPL & Cybersecurity

Webinar | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 | 3:00pm - 5:00 pm, Sunwah Innovation Center | 6th Floor, Golden House, 90 Nguyen Huu Canh St, Thanh My Tay Ward, HCMC, Vietnam