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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.
Cost of Living in China 2026 compares expat expenses across nine major cities using a Shanghai‑based index for clear, like‑for‑like analysis.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced important amendments to the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 and the Handbook of Procedures (HBP) 2023.
Vietnamese businesses are increasingly turning to corporate restructuring to navigate global turbulence, including rising tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and cost pressures.
Federal Decree-Law No. 20 of 2025 has reshaped the United Arab Emirates (UAE) corporate framework in ways that matter directly to founders, investors, and corporate counsel.
Singapore’s value proposition for multinational groups has historically depended on its ability to deliver low effective tax outcomes through incentive regimes and centralized regional structures.
Hormuz disruptions are testing China’s energy security by exposing vulnerabilities in shipping routes rather than supply sources.
Vietnam Regulatory Update: Key Changes Effective April 2026
Indian Commercial Landscape for Austrian (and Styrian) Companies: Where the Opportunities Lie
How China’s Foreign Investment Negative List Works – A Guide for Investors
India's Food Processing Industry in 2026: Growth Trends, PLI Impact, and Export Performance
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
How Foreign Investors Should Prepare for an LHDN Tax Audit in Malaysia
Vietnam’s manufacturing industry has transformed from a low-cost assembly hub into a key part of global supply chains. Aimed at...
This publication equips foreign investors with practical insights into labor trends, regulatory shifts, and risk management strategies...
This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by the experts at Dezan Shira &...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Learn how LHDN tax audits work in Malaysia, key risks for foreign investors, penalties up to 45%, and how to prepare defensible tax positions.
Indonesia’s Minimum Investment Requirements: What Foreign Investors Need to Plan Before Entry
Vietnam Tax Rules on Software Licensing and Digital Services: What Foreign Contractors Need to Know
Philippines Domestic Corporation Setup: Avoid Costly Mistakes Before You Invest
Adapting to Singapore’s 15% Global Minimum Tax as a Multinational
Malaysia’s New Manufacturing Incentives: How to Structure Your Investment Under the NIF in 2026
Understanding which sectors are open, restricted, or entirely off-limits to foreign investors in China requires consulting several different lists depending on where and how you plan to invest.
Cost of Living in China 2026: A City-by-City Breakdown for Expats
How Hormuz Disruptions Affect China’s Energy Security and Industry
Labor Compliance in China 2026: Enforcement Trends and Documentation Risks
Hong Kong Strengthens AEOI Framework with 2026 Amendment Bill
Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprises in China: The Complete 2026 Setup Guide
China’s Strategy for Overseas Investment in the 15th Five-Year Plan
Explore India–Austria trade trends, investment flows, and high-potential sectors for Austrian firms, with insights for market entry and expansion in India.
India's Food Processing Industry in 2026: Growth Trends, PLI Impact, and Export Performance
New Compliance Rules for Exporters: DGFT Mandates Digital Certificate of Origin
A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026
TDS Compliance & DTAA Optimization: A Guide to India’s Income-tax Act, 2025 for FY 2026-27
India's FTA Gambit 2026: Implementation, Expansion, and Strategic Realignment
India’s Mandatory Halal Certification 2026: New Country List & I-CAS Compliance Deadlines
Vietnam implements regulatory updates in April 2026 on fire safety, banking, foreign investment, immigration, and administrative procedures.
Corporate Restructuring Amid Global Turbulence: How Vietnam Businesses Are Adapting
Vietnam Secures FTSE Emerging Market Status Upgrade
Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: As of April 2026
Vietnam Visa Costs: What You Need to Know
Explore Vietnam’s New Law on State of Emergency: A Formalized Framework for Crisis Governance
2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: No Nine-Day April Break Planned
UAE Commercial Companies Law amendments give companies greater flexibility in ownership structures, fundraising, shareholder exits, and more.
Qatar Tightens Rules for Representative Offices and Advisory Firms
Hormuz Disruptions: How GCC Economies Are Reconfiguring Cargo Routes
Partner Exit from a UAE Company: Key Legal Steps and Considerations
UAE Tightens Tax Procedures Regulations Effective April 1, 2026
UAE Commercial Companies Law Amendments: What Investors Need to Know
Saudi Arabia’s New Employment Contract and Wage Enforcement System: What Employers Need to Know