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Asia Briefing publishes articles, magazines, and guides on doing business in Asia.
It has been produced by Dezan Shira and Associates since 1999.
China’s new measures to encourage reinvestment offer tax benefits, faster approvals, and financing support to foreign firms reinvesting profits in China, part of a broader strategy to stabilize FDI and deepen economic ties.
Electronics, pharmaceuticals, and textiles lead India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) -backed manufacturing push, with 806 projects and US$2.4 billion in incentives disbursed.
On June 14, 2025, Vietnam’s National Assembly passed the 2025 Law No. 66/2025/QH15 on Special Consumption Tax (SCT) to address remaining issues and resolve inconsistencies and overlaps with other regulations. The new law represents Vietnam’s latest effort to upgrade its legal framework to regulate consumption of harmful products to protect the health and well-being of its citizens.
Kuwait introduced a 15 percent Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax for large multinational groups starting 2025, aligning with OECD BEPS Pillar Two. It creates new compliance requirements and sector-specific impacts, especially in oil, finance, and manufacturing.
In 2024, Australia and Malaysia marked 70 years of formal diplomatic relations. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim traveled to Melbourne for the ASEAN–Australia Special Summit and the second Annual Leaders’ Meeting in March, while Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong co-chaired the sixth Annual Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Kuala Lumpur in December. For foreign investors, these sustained engagements reaffirm long-term political stability and bilateral alignment — two conditions that significantly reduce operational risk.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s China visit in July 2025—his first since re-election—yielded a series of important agreements. From trade and digital economy to green energy and tourism, this article breaks down the official outcomes and explores emerging business opportunities and strategic outlook for China-Australia relations.
India-UK Vision 2035 Explained: US$100 Billion Trade Goals and Opportunities
SMEs Selling to China: Practical Tips for Resource-Constrained Exporte
Dubai's New Licensing Law for Contractors From 2026
Vietnam Employment Law in 2025: What Businesses and Employees Must Know
A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of July 25, 2025)
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
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This publication sets out the rationale behind the Johor-Singapore SEZ, the sectors it is likely to support, and the broader context in...
In the face of rising geopolitical tensions, regulatory shifts, and global supply chain vulnerabilities, foreign investors in China are...
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The Philippines faces a 19% export tariff under a new U.S. trade deal granting tariff-free access to American goods.
Australia–Malaysia Partnership at 70: What It Means for Foreign Investors
Understanding Investment Licensing in Vietnam: IRC, ERC, and Beyond
Singapore’s New Medical Insurance Rules for Foreign Workers Are Now in Effect
Singapore Backs Timor-Leste’s ASEAN Entry with eSTARS
New Indonesia–US Trade Deal Sets 19% Tariff Rate
Singapore to Roll Out Business Adaptation Grant in October
For foreign SMEs selling to China, cross-border e-commerce, bonded warehouses, and FTZs offers low-risk, cost-effective entry routes.
A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of July 25, 2025)
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
China's New Vocational Skills Training Initiative: Opportunities for FIEs
China Rolls Out Additional Policies to Boost Foreign Firms’ Reinvestment
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
China’s Strategy for Advancing High-End Medical Devices in 2025
India and the UK have launched the Vision 2035 roadmap, outlining a 10-year strategic partnership across trade, technology, defence, education, and climate. Building on the India-UK FTA, it sets clear goals for sustainable growth and innovation.
India Signs Historic Trade Deal with UK: What It Means for the Two Economies
India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025
India’s Updated Income Tax Return Forms for AY 2025–26 Explained
India Manufacturing Tracker 2025
India’s PLI Schemes Clears 806 Projects, Drives US$20 Billion in Investment
India-UK FTA 2025: From Finalization to Implementation
Explore Vietnam's 2025 Employment Law changes, including data privacy, unemployment insurance reform, and reskilling initiatives.
Your Travel to Vietnam Becomes Easier with These Visa Reforms
Vietnam Updates Special Consumption Tax System: New Compliance in 2026
Vietnam’s Strategic Approach to US Tariffs: Supporting Industries in Focus
Vietnam Responds to Typhoon Wipha: Mobilization Against Severe Storm Threat
Typhoon Season in Vietnam: How to Prepare Your Business
Strategic HR & Payroll Management in Vietnam - New Publication Out
Dubai’s new licensing law for contractors brings compulsory registration, certification, and a compliance-linked classification system.
Egypt Amended VAT Law: What Businesses Need to Know
Kuwait Introduces Minimum Top-Up Tax for Multinational Enterprises
Oman: Mandatory Certification for Engineers and Finance Professionals
Bahrain and Qatar Sign Big US Deals: Implications for Trade and Tariff Policy
A to Z of Business and Corporate Tax in Qatar
Dubai Introduces Amendments to Data Protection Law