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Mapping the China-Vietnam Trade Relationship: Key Trade Routes and Growth Drivers

2026-03-12
Trade between China and Vietnam is booming: the two neighbouring countries have become each other’s most important regional trade partners as Vietnam serves as both an increasingly important export destination for Chinese goods and a trade hub linking the wider Asia-Pacific region.

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China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: February 2026

03/11/2026

February 2026 was a significant month for China’s tax landscape, marked by a wave of policy releases across customs, value-added tax (VAT), individual income tax, and enterprise compliance.

India Briefing

Standardizing Payroll in India: Leveraging the National Floor Wage Under the New Labor Codes

03/11/2026

India’s labor regulatory framework has become streamlined through the consolidation of multiple employment laws into four labor codes.

Vietnam Briefing

APAs in Vietnam: How Businesses Can Manage Transfer Pricing Risks

03/12/2026

APAs are not new to Vietnam, but recent reforms have made the framework more relevant for businesses managing cross-border tax risk.

Middle East Briefing

Oman E-Invoicing and Qatar’s CbCR Tabadol Portal: The GCC’s Digital Tax Infrastructure Push

03/11/2026

Oman and Qatar are advancing the GCC’s shift toward digital tax administration through new compliance platforms.

ASEAN Briefing

Personal Income Tax Filing in Thailand: What Expats Need to Know

03/11/2026

Foreign professionals relocating to Thailand often assume their tax obligations are limited to income earned locally.

China Briefing

China’s Updated Catalogue of Encouraged Service Imports (2026): Opportunities for Global Service Providers

03/10/2026

China’s updated Catalogue of Encouraged Service Imports (2026) identifies priority sectors where the government seeks to expand the import of high-quality international services to support innovation, green development, and healthcare modernization.

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Germany-China Relations Under Merz: What the First Official Visit to Beijing Means for Business

03/13/2026

Germany-China relations have stabilized at the political level following Chancellor Merz's February 2026 visit to Beijing, with both sides reaffirming their strategic partnership and committing to structured bilateral consultations. However, the structural economic tensions driving Germany's record EUR 90 billion trade deficit with China remain unresolved, and European businesses should not mistake diplomatic normalization for improved market conditions.

India

India Briefing

India’s Crude Oil Tracker 2026: Supply Diversification and Energy Security Measures

03/12/2026

With crude prices hitting US$113.57 as of March 11, 2026, is India’s energy supply secure? Learn about the March 2026 Natural Gas Control Order, increased domestic LPG production, and India’s shift to sourcing crude oil from 40 different countries.

Middle East

Middle East Briefing

Oman E-Invoicing and Qatar’s CbCR Tabadol Portal: The GCC’s Digital Tax Infrastructure Push

03/11/2026

Oman and Qatar are advancing the GCC’s shift toward digital tax administration through new compliance platforms. Oman’s upcoming Fawtara e-invoicing system will introduce structured digital invoicing and real-time transaction monitoring, while Qatar’s Tabadol portal strengthens tax transparency by enabling multinational companies to submit Country-by-Country Reports in line with OECD BEPS standards.

 

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