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Asia Briefing publishes articles, magazines, and guides on doing business in Asia.
It has been produced by Dezan Shira and Associates since 1999.
Foreign investors starting the China company setup process should budget for a range of costs that go beyond statutory registration fees, from registered capital to office rent to staffing and professional services fees.
Capital gains exemptions in India may apply to MNCs and foreign companies that reinvest proceeds from specified business asset transactions within the prescribed period and meet applicable use, documentation, and holding requirements under the Income-tax Act, 2025.
Singapore remains one of Asia’s leading financial centers and continues to attract foreign investment in banking, asset management, payments, fintech, and digital financial services.
Vietnam’s tax reforms entered a new phase on 1 July 2026 with the simultaneous entry into force of four implementing decrees covering tax administration, personal income tax (PIT), electronic invoicing, and transfer pricing.
Every Hong Kong company needs to choose an accounting firm, but the right provider depends on your size, sector, and ambitions.
As foreign companies expand operations in India through different forms of commercial establishment models, employment compliance becomes a critical aspect of operational planning.
How India’s Competition Law Regulates Bid Rigging: Lessons from the HP India Case
Managing Statutory Financial Reporting Across Multiple Philippine Entities
Maximizing Tax Treaty Benefits Under the Hong Kong-China DTA
How to Start Freelance Activity in the UAE in 2026: Licence Options, Costs, and Requirements
Vietnam's E-commerce Market in 2026: Trends, Platforms, and Business Outlook
India’s Transition QCO 2026: Simplified BIS Certification Guide for Manufacturers
A practical employer guide to India’s wage, payroll, and HR compliance landscape in 2026. This issue explains how India’s labor codes,...
Vietnam’s New Personal Data Protection Rules: Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management Guide explores the regulatory requirements,...
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India’s new tax regime shifts compliance to system-driven execution, requiring integrated processes, continuous monitoring, and...
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Investing in Indonesia's Renewable Energy Sector: A Market Entry Guide for Foreign Investors
When Is a Bumiputera Partner Required in Malaysia?
Which Industries Are Open to Foreign Ownership in Malaysia?
Managing Statutory Financial Reporting Across Multiple Philippine Entities
Launching a Financial Services or Fintech Business in Singapore: What Foreign Investors Need to Know
Transfer Pricing Red Flags That Lead to Tax Audits in Vietnam
The Hong Kong-China DTA offers significant tax savings, but accessing treaty benefits requires careful planning, beneficial ownership, and proper documentation.
China Releases Draft Standard on AI Application Security Classification and Grading
EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline
Key Tax Enforcement Trends in 2026: What Foreign Companies in China Need to Know
Investing in Shanghai's AI Investment Clusters: Where the Opportunities Lie After WAIC 2026
Trademark Protection in China: Why Legal Victory Is Only Part of the Strategy
The Cost of Starting a Business in China: How Foreign Investors Should Budget
The Competition Commission of India has intensified enforcement against bid rigging, with the July 2026 HP India case. Learn how the Competition Act, 2002, regulates bid rigging, enforcement approach, key penalties, and compliance measures.
India’s Transition QCO 2026: Simplified BIS Certification Guide for Manufacturers
PAN Allotment in India: Compliance Requirements for Foreign Companies, NRIs, and FPIs
India Tax Compliance Calendar: Key Deadlines for August 2026
Capital Gains Exemptions for MNCs and Foreign Companies in India
Employee State Insurance Compliance for Foreign Companies and Indian Subsidiaries
Company Trademark and Logo Registration for Foreign Entrants in India
Vietnam's e-commerce market maintained strong momentum in the first half of 2026 despite rising platform fees and stricter operating requirements.
Understanding How Vietnam's Middle Class Is Reshaping Consumer Spending
US Imposes Section 301 Tariff on Vietnam: Key Measures and Business Implications
Vietnam Streamlines Exit Suspension Procedures for Tax Debtors
Vietnam's Four New Tax Decrees: Why Businesses Must Treat Compliance as an Integrated Exercise
Vietnam Revises High-Tech Park Rules: What Investors Need to Know
Vietnam Economy H1 2026: GDP, FDI, Trade and Manufacturing Review
Freelance activity is rising rapidly in the UAE in 2026 as digital permits, visas, and lower entry barriers make independent work accessible.
GCC–ASEAN Free Trade Talks: What a Deal Would Mean for UAE Businesses in Southeast Asia
UAE UBO Reporting Requirements: 15-Day Update Rules Explained
Five Months into the UAE–Vietnam CEPA: Early Results, and How UAE Companies Actually Enter Vietnam
Using a UAE Holding Company to Invest in Asia: A Guide for GCC-Based Investors
UAE E-Invoicing Pilot Is Live: Why Voluntary Adopters Should Move Before 2027
UAE Opens Pillar Two Top-up Tax Registration on EmaraTax: What MNE Groups Should Do Now