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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.
Two Sessions 2026 opened with China setting a GDP growth target of 4.5%–5% as outlined in Premier Li Qiang’s Government Work Report.
After an extended period of diplomatic strain, 2026 marks a decisive opportunity for India and Canada to recalibrate their bilateral relationship.
Vietnam’s amended Value Added Tax (VAT) Law introduces expanded VAT refund eligibility for investment and export-oriented businesses, while tightening compliance requirements that could expose companies to greater audit scrutiny and refund risks.
Türkiye has proposed a new crypto taxation framework introducing a 10 percent withholding tax on profits from digital asset transactions and a 0.03 percent levy on crypto service providers.
For companies evaluating investment or expansion in Southeast Asia, the escalation involving Iran introduces a new variable that must now be embedded directly into project planning.
The Guangzhou Foshan new foreign talent measures introduce a fast‑track policy framework designed to streamline work permits and cross‑city mobility.
India's FTA Gambit 2026: Implementation, Expansion, and Strategic Realignment
Qualifying for CIT Incentives in Vietnam – A Guide for Foreign Companies
Vietnam's Regulations Effective March 2026: Real Estate, Foreign Representative Offices
THR Compliance in Indonesia: What Foreign Employers Must Review Before Eid 2026
Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026
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This 2026 edition of An Introduction to Doing Business in China provides practical guidance to help investors and executives navigate...
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. Explore how the Iran conflict could affect energy prices, supply chains, and investment planning across ASEAN’s major economies.
THR Compliance in Indonesia: What Foreign Employers Must Review Before Eid 2026
Singapore Budget 2026 and its Impact on Foreign Investors: Tax, Incentives, and Strategic Signals
How Indonesia’s PT PMA Structure Fits Foreign Ownership and Control Requirements
Qualifying for CIT Incentives in Vietnam – A Guide for Foreign Companies
Corporate Tax Risks in Vietnam: What Foreign-Owned Companies Get Wrong and How to Mitigate Exposure
Malaysia’s Rising Role in US Trade and What It Means for Foreign Investors
In his 2026 GWR, Premier Li Qiang announced that China will target GDP growth of 4.5%-5% in 2026, adding that policymakers will “strive for better outcomes in actual implementation.”
Guangzhou and Foshan Simplify Foreign Hiring with New Mobility Rules
Hong Kong’s Evolving Double Tax Agreement (DTA) Network 2026
Hong Kong Expected to Introduce Virtual Asset Licensing Regime in 2026
Labor Trends and Risk Management in China 2026 - New Publication Out
China Issues New Production Licensing Rules for Infant Formula Liquid Milk
China’s Import and Export Licensing Regime in 2026
Monitor the 2026 status of all of India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and CEPAs. This live tracker covers the historic EU deal, UK CETA implementation, and ongoing negotiations with Canada, the GCC, and the US.
India-Canada CEPA 2026: Modi-Carney Sign Terms of Reference, Target US$50 Billion Trade by 2030
India Revises External Commercial Borrowing Framework with 2026 FEMA Amendment: Notes for Businesses
Iran Conflict Raises Oil, Rupee, and Trade Risks for India’s Economy
India’s New GDP Series (Base Year 2022-23): Structural Recalibration for Businesses & Investors
India Tax Calendar March 2026: Guide to Advance Tax, Transfer Pricing, and FTC Filing
Several new regulations in Vietnam in March 2026 concerning property ID codes and licensing for foreign representative offices.
Vietnam’s VAT Refund: Expanded Eligibility and Stricter Compliance Rules
Decree 29/2026: Vietnam Operationalizes its First Carbon Trading Market
Managing Anti-Dumping Risk in Vietnam: Compliance, Market Access, and Strategic Planning
US Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs: Implications for Vietnam–US Trade and Businesses
Navigating Vietnam’s New Deportation Rules: What Foreigners Should Know
Türkiye has proposed a new crypto taxation framework introducing a 10 percent withholding tax on profits from digital asset transactions and a 0.03 percent levy on crypto service providers. The measure reflects growing regulatory oversight as the country emerges as one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency markets.
Kuwait Amends National Military Service Law Through New Decree
Comparing Tax Environments: Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore
Qatar Implements Global and Domestic Minimum Tax: Pillar Two Scope and Next Steps
Strengthening Tax Transparency: UAE Exchange of Information Framework