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China ESG Compliance: Year in Review and 2026 Outlook

2026-01-06
China’s ESG compliance landscape is moving from policy ambitions to practical implementations, transforming sustainability from voluntary disclosure into a compliance point. New reporting standards, expanded carbon markets, and stricter monitoring rules introduce real governance and cost implications for businesses operating in China.
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China’s New Organic Product Certification Rules in 2026: What Producers and Exporters Need to Know

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China’s new organic product certification rules, effective January 1, 2026, significantly tighten requirements across certification, inspections, traceability, and post-certification supervision, marking a shift toward continuous regulatory oversight.

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India’s Textile PLI Scheme: Extended Window Offers Fresh Entry Opportunity

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India has again extended the application window for the Textile PLI Scheme till March 31, 2026.

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Administrative Penalties for Tax and Invoice Violations in Vietnam

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The introduction of Decree No. 310/2025/ND-CP by the Vietnamese government marks a significant overhaul of the administrative penalties for tax and invoice violations, effective from January 16, 2025.

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UAE Raises Minimum Wage for Emiratis in the Private Sector to AED 6,000 from January 2026

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The UAE has raised the minimum wage for Emirati employees working in the private sector to AED 6,000 per month effective January 1, 2026.

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Strategic Manufacturing Site Selection: Northern vs. Southern Vietnam

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Vietnam’s manufacturing landscape functions as two distinct industrial systems rather than a single national market.

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Positioning for Growth: Navigating China’s Biomanufacturing Industry

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China’s biomanufacturing industry is rapidly transitioning from an emerging field to a strategic pillar of national industrial development.

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