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China Briefing

Annual IIT Reconciliation in China 2026: Appointment Booking Opens February 25

02/24/2026

China’s annual IIT reconciliation for 2026 is split into two phases, with early filers advised to book appointments in the IIT app. This section outlines eligibility, key timelines, filing methods, and practical preparation steps.

Middle East Briefing

Strengthening Tax Transparency: UAE Exchange of Information Framework

02/24/2026

The UAE has introduced Cabinet Resolution No. 209 of 2025 to strengthen its Exchange of Information framework, aligning domestic law with international tax transparency standards and expanding record-keeping and disclosure obligations.

ASEAN Briefing

An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

02/24/2026

An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2026 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.

Vietnam Briefing

Breakthroughs in Vietnam's 2026 Education Regulations: Implications for FDI

02/24/2026

Vietnam is poised for a transformative shift in its education sector with the groundbreaking amendments to its education laws, which not only enhance regulatory frameworks but also catalyze foreign direct investment (FDI)

Middle East Briefing

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs: Implications for Gulf Trade and Business

02/23/2026

The US Supreme Court struck down the legal basis of Trump’s tariffs regime, with implications for trade and business in the MENA markets.

China Briefing

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs – What it Means for the US-China Détente

02/23/2026

The court's decision curtails executive overreach in trade policy and could create a more stable tariff environment for businesses, but calls into question the the terms of the US-China trade agreement negotiated under the pretext of now-voided duties.

India Briefing

India’s Next Growth Cycle: Sector Intelligence for Scalable Market Entry

02/23/2026

From sector entry considerations to market localization, compliance planning, and export optimization, this magazine provides a practical roadmap for scalable, long-cycle investment in India.

ASEAN Briefing

Shareholder Agreements in Singapore for Foreign Investors: Control, Exit Rights, and Protection

02/23/2026

Learn how shareholder agreements in Singapore help foreign investors manage control, funding risk, and exit planning in joint venture structures.

Middle East Briefing

Trademark Protection in UAE and Qatar: Nice Classification

02/23/2026

Both the UAE and Qatar have adopted the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification, aligning their trademark systems with the latest international goods and services categorization to ensure clearer, more consistent protection.

Vietnam Briefing

EU Adds Vietnam to its List of Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions: Tax and Compliance Implications

02/22/2026

In February, the EU added Vietnam to its non-cooperative tax list following an OECD review, as part of its biannual assessment of tax transparency, fair taxation, and anti-BEPS compliance.

India Briefing

IGST Applicability on Expatriate Employment in India: Karnataka High Court Provides Tax Clarity

02/21/2026

The Karnataka High Court has clarified the GST treatment of expatriate employment in India, ruling that remuneration paid to foreign employees under a genuine employer-employee relationship is not subject to IGST under the reverse charge mechanism.

China Briefing

China’s New International Land-Sea Corridor: Implications for Supply Chains and ASEAN Trade

02/20/2026

China’s New Land-Sea Corridor is becoming a commercially scalable route linking inland provinces with ASEAN and global markets. With rising cargo volumes and new policy support, the corridor offers businesses fresh opportunities for pilot shipments, financing improvements, and supply-chain diversification.