 | Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates (An Ascentium Company). |
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| | China has 23 pilot free trade zones, with a separate Free Trade Port regime in Hainan. Explore the benefits available in 2026, eligibility conditions and how to shortlist a zone that fits your business model. | | | | Licensing requirements vary by industry and regulator. This guide covers financial services, food and beverage, travel, real estate, recruitment, education, healthcare and import-export activities. | | | | Vietnam’s manufacturing PMI eased to 51.9 in September from 53.3 in August, signalling slower growth. Business conditions nevertheless improved for the fifteenth consecutive month. | | | | Form 26 consolidates Forms 3CD, 3CA and 3CB under India’s Income Tax Act 2025. Explore the audit thresholds, expanded data disclosures and implications for business reporting and audit preparation. | | | | Foreign companies may sell goods and services in the Philippines without establishing a local entity. Understand the available routes and the tax, customs and regulatory requirements involved. | | |
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COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES: | | | 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. | | | | 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. |
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