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Vietnam E-Visa: A Complete Guide

2025-12-09
Vietnam’s e-visa program makes it easier and faster for visitors to Vietnam to enter the country. Here’s who is eligible for an e-visa and how to apply. As a country rich in culture and natural beauty, Vietnam has become a popular tourist destination. Whereas previously, visitors would need to apply for a visa to visit the Southeast Asian nation through a Vietnamese embassy or consulate, in certain cases, visitors can apply for a Vietnamese visa online.
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Nine Provinces Roll Out Updated Minimum Wage Standards from December 1

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The minimum wages in China continue to rise. We offer a guide to minimum wages in the Chinese Mainland and discuss how labor costs are affected by changes to the minimum wage levels.

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Six Registrations, One Form: India’s AGILE-PRO-S Simplifies Business Registration

12/08/2025

India strengthens its single-window incorporation system with AGILE-PRO-S, enabling new companies to secure tax, labor, social security, banking, and establishment registrations through one integrated SPICe+ filing.

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Circular 99: What Vietnam’s New Accounting Regime Means for IFRS Alignment

12/08/2025

The Ministry of Finance has issued Circular No. 99/2025/TT-BTC (“Circular 99”), dated October 27, 2025, updating the Vietnam accounting regime by replacing outdated provisions and granting enterprises greater flexibility and autonomy in organizing their accounting systems.

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Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA): Key Provisions and Sectoral Implications

12/09/2025

The UAE’s recent Employment Law reforms strengthen employee protections, streamline dispute resolution, and raise compliance expectations for employers.

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Contract of Service vs Contract for Service in Malaysia

12/09/2025

When companies in Malaysia need to recruit new talent or outside expertise, one of the first decisions they face is whether to hire that person as an employee under a contract of service or as an independent contractor under a contract for service.

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China Monthly Tax Brief: November 2025

12/05/2025

In this China Monthly Tax Brief for November 2025, we highlight key taxation developments relevant to businesses.

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Repatriating Profits from Singapore: Dividends vs Royalties vs Service Fees

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Foreign investors assess dividends, royalties, and service fees to repatriate profits from Singapore while managing tax, substance, and treaty exposure.

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From Renewable Electrolysis to FCVs – Opportunities in China’s Emerging Hydrogen Industry

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Decoding Penalties Under India's Unified Labor Framework: Wage, Safety, & Social Security Violations

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Vietnam’s IFRS Sustainability Terminology Translation: Why It Matters

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UAE Issues New VAT Amendments Effective Jan 1, 2026: Key Compliance Changes for Businesses

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The UAE amendments to its VAT law under Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025, become effective January 1, 2026. Key changes include simpler reverse-charge filing, a five-year VAT refund deadline, and stricter anti-evasion rules. Learn what businesses need to prepare.

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