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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.
China’s FDI in 2025 reflects a year of structural adjustment. Official MOFCOM data highlights a services‑led investment structure, steady manufacturing fundamentals, and accelerating momentum in high‑tech sectors.
India and the European Union (EU) have concluded negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at the 16th India-EU Summit, creating one of the world’s largest trade zones covering nearly 2 billion people.
Vietnam has officially abolished the business license tax (BLT), effective January 1, 2026.
Withholding tax in the Philippines is decided early. How you classify payments, apply tax treaties, and structure transactions determines the outcome long before any money is transferred overseas.
Oman has confirmed that employers must obtain prior Ministry of Labour approval before the termination of any Omani national, significantly tightening compliance requirements across the private sector.
The China-Canada preliminary trade deal marks a tentative reset in bilateral relations after years of diplomatic and trade frictions.
China’s Industries to Watch in 2026
Luxury Cars Take the Fast Lane: How European Carmakers Stand to Gain from the India-EU FTA
Preparing for Vietnam’s Special Consumption Tax Changes in 2026: Key Compliance Highlights
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
India-EU FTA Concluded: ‘Mother of All Deals’ Set to Reshape Global Trade
PAN vs TAN in India: Applicability, Forms, and Compliance for Foreign Companies
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This issue of Timor-Leste at the Crossroads provides a strategic outlook on how Timor-Leste’s economic shift can translate into durable...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Foreign companies operating in the Philippines must manage withholding tax risks through proper documentation, treaty compliance, and structured advisory support.
Sector Screening for Indonesia Market Entry: A Business Intelligence Framework for Foreign Investors
Foreign Ownership Rules and Conditional Sector Access in Indonesia
Choosing The Appropriate Legal Entity for Foreign Investors in Thailand
Managing Group Reporting and Consolidation from Vietnam
Malaysia Revises Its Expatriate Employment Policy
Withholding Tax Treatment for Cross-Border Payments in Singapore
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
China’s FDI in 2025: A Year of Recalibration
China and Canada Ease Tensions with Signing of Preliminary Trade Deal
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
China PIPL: Key Compliance Signals from CAC’s January 2026 Q&A
China Tax Authority Requests Self‑Inspection of Overseas Income for the Past Three Years
The India-EU FTA, announced on January 27, 2026, could significantly reshape India’s luxury car market through steep, quota-linked tariff cuts. The deal offers European carmakers better access to India’s premium segment while preserving protections for mass-market domestic manufacturers.
India-EU FTA Concluded: ‘Mother of All Deals’ Set to Reshape Global Trade
PAN vs TAN in India: Applicability, Forms, and Compliance for Foreign Companies
How to Start a Company in India: A Practical, Compliance-First Guide
FSSAI Proposes Amendments to Food Business Licensing Regulations
US Parent-India Subsidiary: Transfer Pricing and Intercompany Agreements
India Withdraws Textile Machinery Safety QCO: Implications for Manufacturers and Importers
Vietnam applies new Special Consumption Tax rules from January 1, 2026, detailing key changes and compliance impacts for businesses.
Vietnam Abolishes Business License Tax from 2026
Vietnam's Personal Data Protection: Key Requirements under Decree 356
Vietnam Introduces Motorcycle Emission Standards amid Nationwide Air-Quality Reforms
Vietnam Economic Performance in 2025: GDP, FDI, and Trade
EU Sustainability Due Diligence Rules: Compliance Implications for Vietnam Businesses
Oman has confirmed that employers must obtain prior Ministry of Labour approval before the termination of any Omani national, significantly tightening compliance requirements across the private sector.
UAE Economy Set for 5% Growth in 2026: What It Means for Businesses and Investors
UAE-Italy Commercial Relations: Investment Trends and Sector Opportunities
Dubai’s VARA Licensing Framework for Virtual Asset Businesses: A Practical Roadmap
UAE President’s January 19 India Visit Yields Strategic Defense, Trade, and Investment Push
Ramadan 2026 in the Gulf: Early Timeline Confirmation and Implications for Business and Investors