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China has released its VAT rebate policy update in 2025, reducing eligibility for most industries, with only manufacturing, research, IT services, and ecological protection retaining full refunds.
The United States (US) has announced the imposition of additional tariff rates on goods from India under Executive Order (EO) 14329, signed on August 6, 2025.
Typhoon Kajiki has caused significant devastation in central and northern Vietnam, prompting the government to take urgent action to support affected communities.
The UAE has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, as a public holiday for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, creating a three-day weekend that impacts workforce planning, business operations, and consumer spending.
Malaysia has set a five-year plan for 2026 to 2030. It combines large public spending with reforms in tax, labor, industry, and procurement.
Shanghai has introduced a groundbreaking social insurance subsidy that halves employer social insurance contributions during female employees’ maternity leave.
GST Rate Revisions for Services: What Businesses Need to Know
India's GST Overhaul: What Goods Become Cheaper and What Gets Costlier
Vietnam's International Financial Centres: Benefits and Opportunities for Investors
Investing in Vietnam’s Textile Recycling Industry: An Investor’s Guide
UAE Fintech 2025 Regulatory Review: Opportunities and Challenges for Global Investors
Decoding China’s Imports in 2025: January–July Data Breakdown
India’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are poised to play a defining role in driving the country’s economic trajectory. This...
Foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in China must treat tax health as a competitive advantage—not just a compliance...
Vietnam’s labor force is undergoing major demographic shifts, evolving labor demands, and changing employee expectations. To build a...
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Vietnam’s textile recycling market is expanding rapidly, with US and EU compliance shaping key investment opportunities.
How BOI EV 3.5 Shapes the Future of EV Battery Investments in Thailand
Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing in Singapore: An Investor’s Operating Thesis
Agency, Distribution, and Franchising in Indonesia: What Contract Terms Win
How to Close a Company in the Philippines: BIR, SEC, and LGU Clearances
Brunei’s Industrial Parks - Should They Be Part of Your ASEAN Strategy?
Malaysia’s 2026–2030 Plan: What Investors Need to Know
China’s imports in the first seven months of 2025 highlight shifting patterns across trading partners, product categories, and import methods. For exporters and investors, these trends signal where new growth opportunities are emerging.
European SMEs in China: Insights from the EU SME Centre 2025/2026 Survey
China’s Biopharma Industry Clusters: Mapping Opportunities and Regional Strengths
China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates
Hainan Free Trade Port: Tax, Customs, and Industry Incentives for Foreign Investors
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What’s in Effect Now?
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
India’s GST Council has introduced a new two-rate framework for services in 2025 – 5 percent without ITC or 18 percent with ITC. Cheaper insurance, wellness, and job work services bring consumer relief, while higher GST on petroleum, outsourcing, and transport will impact businesses.
India's GST Overhaul: What Goods Become Cheaper and What Gets Costlier
India’s Passport Status in 2025: New Developments and Business Opportunities
India-China Relations Take Center Stage at SCO Summit 2025
India's Textile PLI Scheme: Extended Window Offers Fresh Entry Opportunity
Tapping into India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities: A Practical Playbook for Foreign Investors
India's Beauty & Personal Care Boom in 2025: Strategic Insights for Global Investors
The International Financial Centres are expected to help Vietnam integrate into global banking and attract foreign investment beyond traditional manufacturing.
Vietnam’s Power Shortage: Impact on Manufacturing and Government Response
Vietnam’s Rising Purchasing Power: 2024 Household Living Standards Survey
Vietnam to Enforce Mandatory Online Investor Selection: New Bidding Policies Under Decree 225/2025
Vietnam’s Draft E-Commerce Law 2025: Key Provisions and Business Implications
Vietnam Plans Preferential Power Tariff Bid for Semiconductor Fabs
Aftermath of Typhoon Kajiki: Damage Reports and Safety Updates
Dubai and the wider UAE have emerged as leading fintech hubs by combining global regulatory standards with local priorities.
Egypt Eliminates Capital Gains on Stock Transactions: Implications for Investors
UAE-New Zealand CEPA Removes 99 Percent Duties on Traded Goods
Obtaining a Saudi Visa and Checking Validity (2025 Update)
New Oman Golden Visa Offers 10-Year Residency for Investors
Saudi Arabia’s New Work Permit Rules and How to Check Your Iqama Profession Code
Egypt’s Public Free Zones Explained: Tax Breaks, Exports, and Investor Benefits