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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.
This case study shows how using Hong Kong as a strategic anchor can help foreign brands manage complex Chinese Mainland trademark filing risks.
Rules of Origin (RoO) in the India–EU FTA will shape sourcing, manufacturing, and tariff eligibility for exporters.
Vietnam is a sportswear and sports equipment manufacturing powerhouse, of which Nike has been a key player.
The Iran war is putting pressure on the GCC hub model by disrupting the infrastructure that supports regional connectivity, including airspace, ports, energy exports, and digital networks.
Economic growth reached 5.6 percent in 2024, with medium-term projections expected to remain within the 5.5–6.5 percent range.
Renowned as a leading center for global finance, Hong Kong has significant protections in place for intellectual property (IP).
Vietnam Responds to Rising Oil Prices: Emergency Measures and New Initiatives
Business Opportunities for Italian SMEs in India Under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement
Vietnam Eases Foreign Access to Equities: What the New Rules Mean for Global Investors
India–EU FTA: Turning Market Access into an Operating Advantage for EU Businesses
UAE VAT Credits Expiring in 2026: What Finance Teams Need to Know
This publication equips foreign investors with practical insights into labor trends, regulatory shifts, and risk management strategies...
India’s Next Growth Cycle: Sector Intelligence for Scalable Market Entry explores where global capital is concentrating in the country...
This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Indonesia, was compiled by the experts at Dezan Shira &...
This latest edition of An Introduction to Doing Business in India provides a clear, practical roadmap to navigating GST 2.0 reforms, the...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Vietnam’s new equity market reforms ease foreign investor access and support a potential FTSE emerging market upgrade in 2026.
How Foreign Investors Should Prepare Year-One Tax Compliance Plans in Indonesia
How CPTPP Is Reshaping Malaysia’s Export Markets
How the Iran Conflict Should Change Energy, Supply Chain, and Market Entry Planning in ASEAN
Philippines–UAE CEPA: Trade Expansion and Investment Implications
Qualifying for CIT Incentives in Vietnam – A Guide for Foreign Companies
THR Compliance in Indonesia: What Foreign Employers Must Review Before Eid 2026
Case Study: Using Hong Kong as a Strategic Anchor in a Complex Chinese Mainland Trademark Landscape
Trademark Registration in Hong Kong: A Primer
China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker 2026
Government Funding Schemes and Business Incentives in Hong Kong
China’s Two Sessions 2026: Key Takeaways from the Government Work Report
Guangzhou and Foshan Simplify Foreign Hiring with New Mobility Rules
Explore how Italian SMEs can benefit from the India–EU Free Trade Agreement through improved market access, tariff reductions, and supply chain opportunities in India.
India–EU FTA: Turning Market Access into an Operating Advantage for EU Businesses
Understanding Rules of Origin in the India–EU FTA: What Exporters Must Know
India Eases Port Procedures as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Force Cargo to Turn Back
DGFT Extends Export Obligation Deadlines for EPCG and Advance Authorization Schemes
Vietnam is responding to a sudden surge in global oil prices triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Nike Factories and Supplier Network in Vietnam: Updated to January 2026
Tapping into Vietnam’s High-Value Growth Ambition in 2026
Vietnam's Regulations Effective March 2026: Real Estate, Foreign Representative Offices
Vietnam’s VAT Refund: Expanded Eligibility and Stricter Compliance Rules
Decree 29/2026: Vietnam Operationalizes its First Carbon Trading Market
The 2026 UAE VAT amendments introduce a five-year limit on recovering excess input VAT, meaning businesses must review and claim historical VAT credits before they expire.
The Gulf Hub Model Under Stress: What the Iran War Means for Multinationals in the GCC
Iran War: Gulf Business Tracker and Operations Resumption
Saudi Arabia Proposes New Corporate Rules for Special Economic Zones
Türkiye Proposes 10 Percentage Crypto Income Tax and Transaction Levy on Service Providers
Kuwait Amends National Military Service Law Through New Decree