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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.
How India–US Trade Is Shifting: State-Level Export Patterns, HS Codes, and Strategic Opportunities
Payroll in Malaysia: Understanding Monthly Tax Deductions, EPF, and SOCSO Contributions
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?
Vietnam Updates Anti-Money Laundering Framework: Reporting on Large Cash Transactions
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 investors can contest tax assessments in Indonesia using objections and appeals to protect compliance and financial interests.
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
How Malaysia’s Bumiputera Equity Rules Shape Your Investment Strategy
Paid-Up Capital Decisions in the Philippines: What CFOs Should Weigh
Indonesian Accounting Standards vs IFRS: Choosing the Right Framework for Foreign-Owned Companies
This guide provides foreign businesses and organizations with a step-by-step walkthrough of the annual audit and compliance process, along with an introduction to China’s accounting framework. Download it for free!
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
Double Wage Rules in China: Key Updates Under Judicial Interpretation II on Labor Disputes
Explore top US states exporting to India, India’s major exports to the US, HS-code trends, and strategic sector 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
Delhi Shops and Establishments Act: Conditions for Extended Business Hours
How Global Companies Leverage Offshore Accounting for Scale & Speed
In the first 10 months of 2025, Vietnam witnessed rises in FDI, PMI, and IIP, despite concerns over US tariffs. The US also remained Vietnam's top market for exports, generating a strong revenue of US$85.1 billion.
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
Vietnam Economic Performance in 2025: GDP, FDI, and Trade
Vietnam-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Trade, Investment, and Business Opportunities
Pizza 4P’s Case Study: How Vietnam Is Becoming a Launchpad for Global F&B Brands
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.
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
Oman Labor Market Compliance: New Rules for Foreign Companies and Expatriate Workers
Setting Up a Virtual Asset Business Under Dubai's VARA: Mainland or Free Zone?