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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.
Hong Kong offers foreign companies access to a highly skilled, multilingual workforce and a business-friendly regulatory environment, making it a key gateway for regional expansion in Asia.
This expansion further enables Ascentium to serve clients on the Chinese mainland more effectively, especially foreign investors seeking to enter or scale in this dynamic market.
Vietnam has introduced new tax administration requirements for foreign e-commerce and digital platforms, mandating tax withholding, declaration, and payment obligations on behalf of individual sellers operating in the country.
Unlike the US, Türkiye grants strong, inalienable moral rights and a resale right (droit de suite) with tiered royalties. For artists, galleries, collectors, and legal advisors involved in cross‑border deals, understanding these rules is essential to avoid unexpected costs and legal disputes.
Foreign businesses entering Vietnam must treat VAT as a structural pricing constraint from the outset, as most cross-border digital and service transactions are subject to the standard VAT rate of 10 percent.
Approved on April 9, 2026, China’s Inner Mongolia Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) brings the country’s total number of FTZs to 23, completing the national FTZ map and positioning Inner Mongolia as a strategic gateway to Russia and Mongolia.
India-Romania Bilateral and Economic Ties: Trade Trends and Business Opportunities in 2026
Do I Need a License to Operate Online in China? A Guide for Foreign Companies
UAE Central Bank Updates Guidance on Anti-Money Laundering and More: Compliance Takeaways
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. Foreign businesses face VAT exposure from the first transaction in Vietnam. Explore key risks, pricing implications, and structuring considerations.
Branch vs Subsidiary in Vietnam: Corporate Income Tax Impact
Thailand’s Omnibus Law Plan Streamlining Regulation and Cutting Business Costs
Singapore’s Business Support Measures Amid Shifting Cost Conditions
An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
Adapting to Singapore’s 15% Global Minimum Tax as a Multinational
Before launching a website, mobile app, or digital platform in China, foreign companies face one fundamental question: do they need a license? In most cases, the answer is yes—and often more than one.
Hiring in Hong Kong: Compliance Tips for Foreign Companies
China’s Free Trade Zone Expands to 23 with Inner Mongolia Addition
China's New Supply Chain Security Regulations: What Are the Risks to Foreign Companies?
Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?
US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline
We examine how India and Romania are strengthening their economic partnership in 2026 through increased diplomatic engagement and evolving trade dynamics, with expanding cooperation across trade, technology, and skills mobility.
India import-export 2026 (draft)
Import-Export Procedures in India: 2026 Edition
MCA Seeks Public Feedback to Simplify Corporate Filings Under Companies Act, 2013 — Deadline May 15
How Danish Companies Can Invest in India: FTA, Manufacturing, and Entry Strategy
India’s Trade Performance in FY 2025-26: Moderate Export Growth Amid Shifting Trade Dynamics
Ascentium, a leading global business services platform, has completed its acquisition of Asia-focused advisory firm Dezan Shira & Associates and is unifying its Vietnam operations with InCorp Vietnam, An Ascentium Company (“InCorp Vietnam”) under a single brand: Ascentium Vietnam.
Understanding Vietnam’s Tax Withholding Framework for Foreign E-Commerce Platforms
Vietnam FDI Update: Q1 2026 Performance and Key Trends
Vietnam Medical Tourism Market in 2026: Market Entry Strategies and Investment Outlook
Vietnam and China Deepen Financial Collaboration with Launch of Cross-Border Payment Network
Where are Samsung’s Factories in Vietnam?
Türkiye has a fast‑growing art market and a distinctive IP framework granting strong moral and a resale rights.
UAE Central Bank Updates Guidance on Anti-Money Laundering and More: Compliance Takeaways
Gulf EV Market Shifts Toward Chinese Automakers as Fuel Costs Rise and China-GCC Ties Deepen
UAE Reduces Tax Penalties and Introduces Unified Compliance Framework