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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.
China’s new vehicle data export rules introduce clearer definitions, compliance pathways, and risk management requirements for automakers operating in China.
In Budget 2026, the central government introduced a series of tax and customs reforms to strengthen India’s position as a global manufacturing and services hub.
Vietnam’s newly issued Decree No. 20/2026/ND-CP (“Decree 20”) provides comprehensive regulations and guidance for implementing special mechanisms aimed at fostering private sector development.
Oman’s planned VAT refund scheme for tourists is a targeted reform designed to boost visitor spending, support domestic retailers, and align the Sultanate with GCC and global tourism best practices.
For companies operating in Vietnam, year-end closing establishes taxable income, distributable profit, and compliance standing for the following reporting cycle.
This article examines why DTAs matter, how Hong Kong’s current framework operates, and which negotiations investors should watch next.
Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker: As of February 2026
Vietnam’s 183-Day Rule: Tax Implications for Foreign Employees
China Clarifies VAT Threshold Under New VAT Law
After 10 Months of Tariff Deadlock, US and India Find Common Ground on Trade
Uttar Pradesh Updates Shops & Establishments Law: Check Applicability, Working Hours, and Compliance
How Indonesia’s PT PMA Structure Fits Foreign Ownership and Control Requirements
More attention should thus be given to the audit and compliance procedures to reveal unexpected irregularities or suboptimal business...
Expanding into India requires strong regulatory readiness. Understand product certification, BIS/FSSAI approvals, labeling rules, import...
This issue of China Briefing Magazine offers foreign investors a clear roadmap through the country’s complex regulatory terrain, from...
This issue of Timor-Leste at the Crossroads provides a strategic outlook on how Timor-Leste’s economic shift can translate into durable...
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Our firm Dezan Shira & Associates provides legal, tax and operational advisory across Asia. Understand how Vietnam’s 183-day rule changes tax exposure, withholding, and assignment structuring for foreign staff.
How Indonesia’s PT PMA Structure Fits Foreign Ownership and Control Requirements
Vietnam Year-End Closing and Audit Preparation for Foreign-Invested Enterprises
Using Business Intelligence to Evaluate Workforce Availability and Wage Levels in Indonesia
How Singapore’s Pte Ltd Structure Supports 100% Foreign Ownership
Navigating Thailand’s Competition Law and Merger Approval Regime for Foreign Businesses
Understanding Capital Gains Treatment for Share and Asset Transfers in the Philippines
China’s updated VAT threshold introduces new monthly, quarterly, and per‑transaction rules under the 2026 VAT Law. These changes affect VAT liability, invoicing, and compliance obligations for FIEs.
China’s New Vehicle Data Export Guidelines: How Automakers Should Prepare
Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026
China Monthly Tax Brief: January 2026
Hengqin’s 15% Preferential IIT Policy Extended to 2027
An Update on Work Permit Renewal for Foreign Talent in Shenzhen
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
India’s Budget 2026-27 introduces a 2 percent safe harbor for bonded component warehousing and a five-year tax exemption for non-resident suppliers, offering transfer pricing certainty and strengthening India’s role in global manufacturing supply chains.
After 10 Months of Tariff Deadlock, US and India Find Common Ground on Trade
Uttar Pradesh Updates Shops & Establishments Law: Check Applicability, Working Hours, and Compliance
India's Textile PLI Scheme: Extended Window till March 31
India Unveils Draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 Ahead of April 1 Rollout
India Pitches Semiconductors, Clean Energy to Malaysian Capital During Modi Visit
The Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker by Vietnam Briefing provides the latest data, policy updates, FDI trends, industrial production indicators, and export performance insights to help investors monitor Vietnam’s fast-evolving manufacturing landscape.
Driving Vietnam’s Private Sector Growth: Core Incentives Introduced by Decree 20/2026
Resolution 79: What Vietnam’s SOE Strategy Means for Private Businesses
Vietnam Suspends Effectiveness of Decree 46 on Food Safety
Vietnam’s Regulatory Updates in February 2026: New Customs, Administrative, and Enforcement Rules
Fraud Prevention and Investigation in Vietnam: Guidance for Foreign Investors
Oman announced a new VAT refund scheme for tourists aiming to strengthen its retail and tourism competitiveness by aligning with regional (GCC) and global best practices.
UAE Capital Markets Overhaul: A Modern Framework for Investor Protection and Market Growth
UAE Tightens Telecom Devices Import Rules: What Global Suppliers and Distributors Need to Know
Tax Treatment of Vacation Rentals in Egypt: What Property Owners and Foreign Investors Need to Know
GCC–Portugal Relations: Strategic Engagement, Economic Ties, and Emerging Opportunities
UAE–Vietnam Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Enters Into Force
UAE Influencers Must Obtain Advertiser Permit Under New Media Law