TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

How to Choose an Accounting Service Provider in China

Choosing an accounting service provider in China is less about finding the cheapest quote and more about selecting a firm whose capabilities match the company's size, reporting obligations, and growth plans. This article provides a practical guide.

Trust and Fiduciary Services in Hong Kong: What Foreign Investors Need to Know

The trust and fiduciary service industry in Hong Kong has become considerably more professionalised over the past decade. This guide covers the legal framework governing Hong Kong trusts, how the trust provider licensing regime works, and what foreign investors should look for when selecting a trustee.

Appointing a Foreign Legal Representative in China: A Practical Guide for Investors

Appointing a foreign legal representative gives an international investor a direct connection to the decisions and commitments of their Chinese subsidiaries. This guide sets out what the role involves, how to prepare for it, and the steps investors should take at appointment, during the representative’s tenure, and at exit.

China Monthly Tax Brief: September 2026

China tax September 2026 developments were characterised less by major rate changes and more by significant administrative measures that will directly affect foreign-invested enterprises. This article provides a round-up of the tax and regulatory developments foreign businesses need to know.

Asia Transfer Pricing Brief: Q2 2026

Transfer pricing rules across Asia and the Middle East saw significant developments in the second quarter of 2026, with tax authorities in Singapore, Vietnam, and the UAE all issuing updated guidance that foreign-invested enterprises should assess against their existing intercompany pricing policies.

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:

投资越南路演（深圳站）：探索中国企业在越南的新机遇

高管商务交流会 | 2026年10月27日，下午2:00 - 5:30，深圳汉国中心

投资越南路演（上海站）：探索中国企业在越南的新机遇

高管商务交流会 | 2026年10月29日，下午2:00 - 5:30，上海凯宾斯基大酒店

[VN Partner Event] CIT Finalization in Vietnam: What Businesses Should Review

Webinar | Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 2:00 PM VNT