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China’s sports medicine market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by robust policy support, shifting demographics, and rising sports participation.
India and Germany have recalibrated their bilateral trade and economic engagement in parallel with India’s accelerated push to conclude a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU).
Vietnam’s resort sector is entering 2026 with strong momentum, supported by rising domestic travel, a robust rebound in international arrivals, and growing demand for integrated leisure and wellness destinations.
Dubai has implemented major updates to its Crypto Token framework in the DIFC, shifting responsibility for token suitability assessments from the regulator to authorised firms and removing the list of Recognised Crypto Tokens.
For foreign investors evaluating Vietnam, market entry is rarely constrained by whether investment is permitted. The decisive issue is how foreign ownership rules shape control, scalability, and exit flexibility.
A minors’ personal information protection audit is now required under CAC regulations, with initial materials due by January 31, 2026.
Singapore Ranks Fourth in the Asia Manufacturing Index
Gujarat Updates Labor Rules for Shops & Commercial Establishments: What You Need to Know
UAE's Child Digital Safety Law: Key Takeaways for Businesses and Service Providers
Asia Manufacturing Index: Malaysia Places Second Among ASEAN Economies
Profit Repatriation from Indonesia: Tax, Timing, and Execution Considerations
Vietnam: A Rising Manufacturing Hub in Asia in 2026
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Foreign investors must assess ownership caps, conditional sectors, licensing scope, capital, and treaty limits before entering Vietnam.
Mergers and Acquisitions in Vietnam: An Introduction to Key Guidelines and Processes
Profit Repatriation from Indonesia: Tax, Timing, and Execution Considerations
Transfer Pricing in Cambodia: What Foreign Investors Need to Get Right Before Revenue Scales
Singapore Ranks Fourth in the Asia Manufacturing Index
Asia Manufacturing Index: Malaysia Places Second Among ASEAN Economies
VAT Registration, E-Faktur, and Ongoing Compliance in Indonesia for Foreign Investors
China's sports medicine market is evolving into a key healthcare segment, supported by policy initiatives and demographic trends. Foreign investors have growing opportunities in devices, rehabilitation, and services.
Compliance Audit for the Protection of the Personal Information of Minors Due January 31
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Dezan Shira & Associates Releases Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 Amid Intensifying Competition
Understanding Permanent Establishment in China - A Guide for Foreign Companies
China Monthly Tax Brief: December 2025
Gujarat’s Shops & Establishments amendments, notified on December 16, 2025, introduce key labor compliance changes, including higher applicability thresholds, extended working and overtime limits, and regulated night-shift employment for women.
Why German CEOs Are Betting on India: The India-EU FTA Opportunity
Dezan Shira & Associates Releases Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 Amid Intensifying Competition
Strategic Upgrade in India-Oman Economic Ties
How India's Latin America Expansion Creates New Opportunities for Businesses
MoSPI Projects 7.4% GDP Growth for India in FY 2025-26: Sector Analysis and Investment Outlook
India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends
Vietnam’s resort sector enters 2026 with momentum, driven by rising domestic travel, international arrivals rebound, and demand for integrated leisure and wellness destinations.
Vietnam: A Rising Manufacturing Hub in Asia in 2026
2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: Vietnam Culture Day Added as New Public Holiday
Dezan Shira & Associates Releases Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 Amid Intensifying Competition
Vietnam’s Seafood Exports: Growth Drivers, Market Shifts, and 2026 Outlook
Understanding Functional Currency in Vietnam’s Accounting Regime
Vietnam to Assign Digital ID Codes to Properties: New Rules from March 1, 2026
The UAE Child Digital Safety Law introduces a comprehensive, risk-based framework regulating digital platforms, internet service providers, and custodians, with broad extraterritorial reach and significant obligations relating to child protection, data privacy, age verification, content moderation, and reporting.
Dubai Launches New Crypto Framework in DIFC
UAE Civil Transactions Law Updates: Age Limits, Contracts, Expats Assets Implications
Middle East Tech 2026: 5 Non-AI Trends Shaping Regional Business
How UAE's Free Zones Are Powering Economic Diversification in the Gulf
Saudi Arabia Adopts Financial Oversight Law: What Businesses Should Know