TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

China’s Economy Expands 4.5% in Q3 on Back of Tech-Driven Export Boom

China’s economy expanded 4.5 percent in the third quarter of 2026, thanks to strong exports and high-tech manufacturing. We explore the key trends shaping the outlook for foreign businesses.

Repatriating Dividends from Hong Kong: A Guide for Foreign Investors

Hong Kong offers one of Asia's most straightforward dividend repatriation regimes. However, foreign investors must still navigate company law requirements, holding company substance tests, and home-country tax exposure to ensure distributions are both lawful and tax-efficient.

Vietnam Government Procurement Under Decree 374: A Guide for Foreign Bidders

Taking effect on 14 November 2026, Decree 374 governs covered procurement under the CPTPP, EVFTA and UKVFTA. Foreign businesses should assess treaty coverage, participation conditions, preferences and submission requirements before bidding.

Deploying Professionals to India Under the India-New Zealand FTA: 5 Temporary Entry Routes

Effective 20 October 2026, the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will facilitate the temporary entry of NZ nationals into India, covering business visitors, intra-corporate transferees, contractual service suppliers, independent professionals, etc.

Malaysia's Budget 2027: Key Tax and Investment Changes for Foreign Investors

Malaysia's Budget 2027 introduces tax incentives, investment opportunities, and employment changes affecting foreign investors and businesses.

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:

[CN] 跨境关联交易与转让定价：老板和CFO不能缺席的合规局

研讨会 | 2026年10月29日（星期四）14:30-16:30 | 7号梦工场·鄞州跨境数智谷(鄞州区泰康西路859号8号楼101会议中心)

[VN Partner Event] CIT Finalization in Vietnam: What Businesses Should Review/Quyết toán thuế thu nhập doanh nghiệp: Những vấn đề doanh nghiệp cần rà soát

Hội Thảo Trực Tuyến | Thứ Năm, 29 tháng 10, 2026 | 14g00 Việt Nam

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