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Hong Kong Employment Compliance: What’s New in 2026

2026-05-04
Hong Kong Employment Compliance 2026 introduces major changes through the new 468 rule, minimum wage adjustments, expanded statutory holidays, and MPF offset reform. Employers face a broader compliance agenda as Hong Kong strengthens protections for part‑time and lower‑wage workers while tightening oversight in union governance and platform‑economy regulation.
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China’s Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors

05/01/2026

China’s nuclear fusion sector is rapidly taking shape as an emerging industrial market, with increasing investment and activity across reactor supply chains, advanced materials, and engineering systems.

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Beyond Capital Gains: Full Corporate Tax Exposure When Selling a Vietnam Subsidiary

05/04/2026

Foreign investors approaching an exit in Vietnam often model tax as a single capital gains line. That assumption is incomplete. In practice, corporate tax exposure on a disposal is not limited to profit-based taxation.

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Vietnam’s Manufacturing Ecosystem and Global Supply Chain Positioning

05/04/2026

Amid a rapidly evolving global trade environment, Vietnam has emerged as a key manufacturing hub in Asia, positioning itself to move further up the global value chain and strengthen its role in regional and international supply networks.

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Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate Advertising Rules: Why It Matters for Investors and Market Entrants

05/04/2026

Saudi Arabia’s new real estate advertising rules raise entry barriers and shift the market toward licensed, transparent, and institutionalized operations, increasing upfront costs but improving deal certainty.

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India’s M&A Trends Q1 2026: Deals, Sectors, and Investment Outlook

05/04/2026

India’s Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity in Q1 2026 shows resilient deal volumes despite declining values, as investors shift toward mid-market transactions, outbound expansion, and sector-focused strategies in technology, energy, and consumer markets.

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China Cybersecurity Label Explained: Why ‘Optional’ Doesn’t Mean Irrelevant

04/30/2026

China cybersecurity label may be voluntary, but its influence is expected to extend beyond compliance. In a market where security credentials shape trust, the label is emerging as a competitive signal.

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Saudi Arabia's Real Estate Advertising Rules: Why It Matters for Investors and Market Entrants

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