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ASEAN Briefing

Thailand’s Foreign Business Act Reform Reduces Licensing Barriers for Selected Foreign Investors

05/21/2026

Thailand is removing Foreign Business License requirements for selected regulated sectors, potentially reducing market-entry delays and licensing complexity for foreign investors operating in Thailand.

Vietnam Briefing

Where to Manufacture in Vietnam: Regional Clusters and Location Strategy

05/21/2026

Explore Vietnam’s manufacturing location strategy across northern, central, and southern industrial clusters, including infrastructure, labor, utilities, and logistics considerations.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Pharmaceutical Distribution Reform: What It Means for Market Access, Supply Chains, and Drug Security

05/21/2026

The new pharmaceutical distribution reform in the UAE aim to strengthen drug security, reduce single-agent risks, and reshape market access.

China Briefing

The Xi-Trump Summit: What Was Agreed—and What Was Not

05/21/2026

While the long-awaited summit failed to meet its loftiest goal of extending the tariff truce, the two sides nonetheless made important inroads in resolving key areas of disagreement.

China Briefing

China-Italy Double Tax Treaty 2026: 10 Frequently Asked Questions

05/20/2026

The new China-Italy Double Tax Treaty has become applicable since January 1, 2026. This FAQ addresses the 10 most common questions Italian companies and investors are raising as they prepare their 2026 payment flows.

Vietnam Briefing

Risks Arising From Poor Accounting Documentation Practices in Vietnam

05/20/2026

Poor accounting documentation in Vietnam can expose businesses to tax penalties, litigation risks, and regulatory scrutiny. Learn key compliance risks and mitigation strategies.

ASEAN Briefing

How Geopolitical Uncertainty Is Increasing Demand for Malaysian Bonds

05/20/2026

Foreign investors are increasing exposure to Malaysian bonds as stable inflation, stronger external balances, and ringgit stability strengthen the country’s position within Asian debt markets.

Middle East Briefing

Sustainable Aviation Fuels In the Middle East Aviation Sector: Insights and Opportunities

05/20/2026

Governments in the Middle East and airlines are accelerating sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development to support aviation decarbonization, strengthen energy diversification strategies, and position the region as a global low-carbon aviation hub.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Commits US$5 Billion to India: What the Modi Visit Means for Investment and Trade

05/19/2026

The UAE pledged US$5 billion to India during Modi's May 2026 visit. We break down the seven pacts, US$101 billion trade flow, and sector entry points.

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand Minimum Capital Requirements for Foreign Investors: What Determines Your Investment Threshold?

05/19/2026

Foreign investors entering Thailand may face different minimum capital requirements depending on ownership structure, work permits, BOI promotion, and regulated business activities.

China Briefing

M&A Due Diligence in Hong Kong: A Guide for Foreign Investors

05/19/2026

Hong Kong M&A due diligence has evolved as targets increasingly operate as holding companies with offshore and the Chinese Mainland exposure. Foreign investors in 2026 must focus on control, risk allocation, and post closing enforceability rather than formal compliance alone.

Vietnam Briefing

Key Changes Businesses Should Know Under Vietnam’s Revised Notarization Law

05/19/2026

Vietnam's amended Law on Notarization simplifies procedures, decentralizes authority, and supports digital legal services reforms.