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It has been produced by Dezan Shira and Associates since 1999.
On June 26, 2024, the Hong Kong Government officially launched the Electronic Mandatory Provident Fund (eMPF) platform — a centralized, one-stop digital online hub designed to simplify and modernize MPF management. The goal is simple: make MPF administration faster, more efficient, and user-friendly for both employers and scheme members.
In 2025, India’s pharmaceutical sector continues its ascent, uplifted by record export levels and sustained foreign investment.
Moving into the last quarter of 2025, Vietnam’s coffee exports are experiencing optimistic results. Despite a decline in output, the export turnover has continued its robust growth in the first eight months of 2025, thanks to high global coffee prices.
From logistics and energy to digital trade, the UAE is a gateway for Chinese businesses into Middle East, Africa and beyond.
Multi-currency cash management has moved beyond routine treasury operations. For international companies, decisions about how to structure accounts, manage liquidity, and handle currency exposures increasingly affect overall financial stability and growth.
China’s October Golden Week 2025 holiday spans October 1 to 8, merging the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day. For employers, this means navigating compliance on pay and leave, preparing for possible extended employee absences, and balancing cultural expectations with business continuity.
How Much Paid-Up Capital Should Foreign Investors Commit in Singapore?
China Bans Third-Party Export Documents: Advisory for Indian Importers
ODA in Vietnam: Highlights of Decree 242 for Investors
New Tax Filing Rules Reshapes Export Compliance in China Starting October 1
GST Reforms in India: How Foreign Companies Can Prepare
India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are fast emerging as the engines of the country’s next growth wave. For foreign investors, these...
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...
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Foreign investors should know how much paid-up capital to commit in Singapore to meet banking, licensing, and tax requirements.
Choosing the Right Entity in Malaysia: Sdn Bhd, Labuan, or Representative Office
Strategic Multi-Currency Cash Management in Singapore
Weighing Risks and Returns: Cambodia’s Capital Gains Tax Is Fully in Force
Choosing the Right Industrial Parks in Malaysia for Foreign Manufacturing
Franchising in the Philippines for Foreign Investors
China’s STA Announcement [2025] No.17 introduces sweeping changes to export tax filing, targeting non-compliant practices like third-party export document use. Learn how the new rules will affect your business and what steps you should take to prepare.
A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of September 17, 2025)
Mapping China’s Outbound Investment (ODI) Shifts: Sources, Destinations, and Sectors
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
Can China’s Sports and Fitness Industry Drive New Consumption?
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
From October 1, 2025, China enforces STA Announcement 17, banning third-party export documents. Indian importers must adapt sourcing strategies, verify suppliers, and ensure full compliance.
GST Reforms in India: How Foreign Companies Can Prepare
Why Are Automobiles in India Becoming Cheaper After the GST Rates Change?
India Proposes 100% FDI in Insurance: Market Entry Considerations
India's GST Overhaul: What Goods Become Cheaper and What Gets Costlier
India Reopens PLI Scheme Applications for White Goods Amid Rising Market Demand
Decree 242/2025 updates rules on ODA and concessional loans in Vietnam, focusing on infrastructure, climate goals, and private sector access.
Driving Innovation: Vietnam’s PPP Framework for Science, Tech, and Digital Transformation
Apple Suppliers in Vietnam: Where They Are and Why
Vietnamese Coffee Market: A Deep Dive into Its Consumers, Challenges, and Prospects
Foreign Food Chains Thrive in Vietnam’s Growing F&B Market
Hanoi Issues Guidance on Work Permit Procedures for Foreign Employees
Ending Monopoly: Vietnam's Gold Market Opens to Private Players
Oman has implemented Royal Decree 38/2025, establishing an updated framework for special economic zones (SEZs) and free zones (FZs).
Comparing FDI Incentive Models: Abu Dhabi Hub Vs Riyadh SEZs
UAE New Rules for Leadership in Public Joint Stock Companies
Opportunities for Chinese Businesses in the UAE: Trade, Tech, and Energy
Hong Kong and Jordan Sign Comprehensive Double Taxation Agreement (CDTA)
A Guide to Product Liability in the UAE: Laws, Responsibilities, and Compliance Strategies
Steps to Set Up a Business in Egypt’s Public Free Zones