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China’s May 2025 economy data highlight resilient domestic consumption and strategic trade diversification as key stabilizers amid a slowing industrial sector, underscoring how the economy is adapting to external pressures with cautious optimism.
India’s southern state of Karnataka has designated Bengaluru’s Peenya Industrial Area as the state’s 18th Special Investment Region (SIR), empowering KIADB to lead infrastructure upgrades, streamline governance, and attract new investments in one of South India’s largest MSME hubs.
Da Nang has received approval to develop a free trade zone, which is part of Vietnam’s ambitious plan to establish multiple free trade zones (FTZs) nationwide. This initiative, alongside major developments planned in Hai Phong and Dong Nai, signifies a significant shift in Vietnam’s economic strategy and trade development.
Amid heightened Middle East tensions, the Israel-Iran conflict is influencing GCC trade patterns, energy markets, and foreign investment flows. With 21 million barrels of oil passing daily through the Strait of Hormuz and regional FDI trends shifting in 2025, Gulf countries are balancing risk with resilience.
Thailand remains a compelling investment destination due to its stable tax environment and economic transformation under the Thailand 4.0 strategy. In 2022, tax revenue reached 16.7 percent of GDP, up from 16.4 percent in 2021.
Preparing compliant transfer pricing documentation in China remains a complex task for multinational companies. From incomplete investment disclosures to vague pricing methodologies, many firms fall short of the expectations set by China’s transfer pricing rules.
How Malaysia’s SST Expansion can Impact Consumer Goods
2025 Guide to Mandatory SHe-Box Registration for Employers in India
GCC Announces Islamic New Year Holiday Dates for Public and Private Sector
India Manufacturing Tracker 2025
China’s Population Decline – The Impact on Business, the Economy, and Labor Markets
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Malaysia’s 2025 SST changes may impact consumer goods through higher import costs, service taxes, and compliance shifts.
Malaysia Expands SST from July 1: What Businesses Should Know
Rising Demand for Data Centers in the Philippines
Taxation in Thailand: Navigating Corporate Tax, Incentives, and International Treaties
Corporate Recovery and Liquidation in Vietnam: A Guide for Foreign Investors
Hiring Local vs. Foreign Talent in Malaysia: Payroll and Compliance Implications
China's shrinking population is a pressing concern for businesses and policymakers alike, but long-term planning and leveraging on new opportunities can mitigate the potential impacts.
China's Economy in May 2025: Cooling Industrial Output, Resilient Consumption
China-India Economic Ties: Trade, Investment, and Opportunities
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What’s in Effect Now?
Transfer Pricing Documentation in China: Common Pitfalls and Best Practices
China Transfer Pricing Documentation Deadline: Prepare Local File and Special Issue File by June 30
India's national capital now mandates SHe-Box registration for organizations, public and private, under the PoSH Act. Learn key compliance steps, state-level actions, and how private firms must register.
India Manufacturing Tracker 2025
India Foreign Direct Investment Tracker 2025
Karnataka Notifies Peenya as Special Investment Region to Boost Industrial Growth
India's 2025 Maritime Push with US$20 Billion Investment and Global Ties
India-UK FTA Finalized After Three Years of Negotiations
India's FTA Network: Updates in 2025
Da Nang has received approval to develop a free trade zone, which is part of Vietnam's ambitious plan to establish multiple free trade zones (FTZs) nationwide. This initiative signifies a significant shift in Vietnam's economic strategy and trade development.
Vietnam Government Extends 2% VAT Reduction on Specific Goods and Services till End of 2026
Vietnam Passes First-Ever Law on Digital Technology Industry
Vietnam’s Special Investment Procedure: Implementation and Implications for Foreign Investors
Greenwashing in Vietnam: Assessing Legal Consequences and Future Direction
Guide to Setting Up a Retail Business in Vietnam
Vietnam's Provincial Mergers: Consolidation from 63 to 34 Provinces and Cities
Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) governments have issued Islamic New Year holiday notices for both public and private sectors.
How the Israel-Iran Conflict is Shaping GCC Trade and Economic Trajectories
Irish Food and Drink Exports Thrive in the MENA Region
UAE Investment Procedure, Requirements for Foreign Investors
The EU and UAE CEPA Negotiations: Gateway to Deeper Gulf-Europe Integration
How to Navigate Intellectual Property Protection in Qatar
Kuwait Enforces Exit Permits, Family Visa Rules for Expats Workers