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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.
Guide to Accounting and Audit in China 2026 (4th Edition), the latest publication from China Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available for download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
The DPDP Rules 2025 establishes a rights-based, consent-driven, security-focused approach to personal data protection—one that aligns India more closely with global privacy norms.
The manufacturing sector is the cornerstone of Vietnam’s economic growth and resilience.
A commercial registration (CR) is the essential legal foundation for operating a business in Saudi Arabia, enabling companies to contract, bank, and comply with regulations.
Foreign investors operating in Indonesia are subject to tax assessments that may not always align with commercial realities, particularly in regulated sectors such as mining, manufacturing, and digital services.
The manufacturing industry is a cornerstone of China’s economy and a crucial sector underpinning the global economy.
Vietnam's E-Commerce Sector: Current Landscape and 2026 Outlook
Is China’s Economy Slowing or Quietly Stabilizing? A Look at October 2025
Vietnam-India New Direct Flight Routes: A Boost to Tourism and Business
Should Foreign Groups Adopt Philippine Financial Reporting Standards or IFRS for Consolidation
India's Design-Linked Scheme for the Semiconductor Sector: How Businesses Can Maximize Benefits
India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSSAI approvals, labeling rules, import...
This issue of China Briefing Magazine offers foreign investors a clear roadmap through the country’s complex regulatory terrain, from...
This issue of Timor-Leste at the Crossroads provides a strategic outlook on how Timor-Leste’s economic shift can translate into durable...
Vietnam is fast-tracking major tax reforms to align with global standards and adapt to rapid market shifts. Key changes in 2025 include a...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Foreign groups must choose between PFRS and IFRS aligned reporting in the Philippines to maintain consolidation accuracy and protect audit timelines.
Business Intelligence in Indonesia: Reducing Investor Risks with Data-Driven Decisions
Tax Dispute Resolution: Objections and Appeals for Foreign Investors in Indonesia
LLC or JSC? Deciding the Best Upgrade from a Vietnam RO
Payroll in Malaysia: Understanding Monthly Tax Deductions, EPF, and SOCSO Contributions
How Much Disclosure is Optimal Under Singapore’s ACRA and MAS Rules
China's economy in October 2025 posted weaker growth across key sectors. However, rising service consumption and better household sentiment offer some stability.
Guide to Accounting and Audit in China 2026 – New Publication Out
China Manufacturing Tracker 2025
Selling Agricultural Products to China: Tighter Traceability and Compliance Rules from December 15
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?
Navigating Trends and Opportunities in China’s Tourism Market
India’s DLI Scheme supports semiconductor startups and MSMEs by lowering design costs, enabling faster commercialization, and building IP-led growth. The program offers businesses a clear pathway to compete in high-value global semiconductor markets.
India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
How India–US Trade Is Shifting: State-Level Export Patterns, HS Codes, and Strategic Opportunities
Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025 Notified
Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro Tops India’s Drug Sales – What It Reveals About the Country’s Health Market
CDSCO Moves to Regulate Medical Device Software in India: Key Takeaways
India’s Services Sector Performance and Contribution to GDP in 2025: An Overview
Riding the strong momentum of 2024, Vietnam’s e-commerce sector is on track to hit US$26–28 billion in 2025.
Vietnam-India New Direct Flight Routes: A Boost to Tourism and Business
Enforcing Vietnam's Social Insurance Law: New Measures on Late Payments and Evasion
Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: As of November 2025
Vietnam Updates Anti-Money Laundering Framework: Reporting on Large Cash Transactions
Vietnam’s Property Tax Regime in 2025: Agricultural Land Use Tax Exempted Through End-2030
Vietnam’s Regional Minimum Wage Effective from January 1, 2026
UAE e-invoicing will roll out in two phases: firms with revenue of at least AED 50m must appoint an ASP by 31 July 2026 and go live on 1 January 2027, while smaller firms face deadlines of 31 March and 1 July 2027.
Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Foreign Investors Entering the UAE’s Education Sector
Understanding Commercial Registration (CR) in Saudi Arabia
Qatar Implements Income Inclusion Rule (IIR) and Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT)
Kuwait’s Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax: Scope, Compliance, and Procedures
Kuwait’s Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax: Scope, Compliance, and Procedures
Qatar’s New Persons with Disabilities Law (2025): Key Employment Provisions