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ASEAN Briefing
Singapore Budget 2025: What it Means for Businesses
02/20/2025Singapore’s Budget 2025 introduces tax rebates, workforce grants, and AI funding to help businesses cut costs and drive growth.
ASEAN Briefing
A Guide to Taxation in the Philippines - Updates for 2025
02/20/2025The Philippines imposes a territorial tax system, meaning only Philippine-sourced income is subject to taxes.
ASEAN Briefing
Investment Opportunities in Timor-Leste's Tourism Industry
02/19/2025Timor-Leste’s tourism industry offers investment opportunities in hospitality, eco-tourism, and infrastructure.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam’s Legal Framework for Probationary Contracts: Implications for Businesses
02/19/2025The Vietnamese government regulates probationary contracts to protect workers' rights, with a clear legal framework in place for the initial employment phase. This article examines the types of probationary contracts in Vietnam and their corresponding social insurance obligations.
China Briefing
Managing Tax Compliance Risks in China: Fraudulent Invoicing and Misuse of Tax Incentives
02/19/2025Companies in China must manage VAT invoices and tax incentives carefully to avoid compliance risks. Strong tax risk management and internal controls are essential to minimize liabilities and ensure regulatory compliance.
Middle East Briefing
Qatar and India Upgrade Ties to Strategic Partnership, Strengthen Economic Cooperation
02/19/2025Qatar and India have elevated their ties to a “strategic partnership”, discussed a CEPA, US$10bn in investments in India, and doubling bilateral trade by 2030.
India Briefing
Karnataka Global Investor Meet 2025: Over US$115 Billion in Investments Announced, Industrial Policy 2025-30 Unveiled
02/19/2025Karnataka’s 2025 Global Investor Meet attracted over US$115 billion in investments, alongside the launch of its Industrial Policy 2025-30 to boost its manufacturing and R&D capabilities.
India Briefing
Competition Commission of India Introduces Draft Regulations on Predatory Pricing
02/18/2025India's antitrust regulator, CCI, has unveiled draft regulations for 2025 to refine predatory pricing assessments, ensuring clearer guidelines for fair competition and regulatory transparency.
Vietnam Briefing
Dispute Resolution Methods in Vietnam and the Advantages of Arbitration
02/18/2025We discuss common dispute resolution methods in Vietnam, existing legal frameworks, and challenges faced by foreign stakeholders. In particular, we highlight the advantages of arbitration in resolving business conflicts.
China Briefing
Opportunities for China-Canada Trade Under Trump’s Tariffs
02/18/2025While Trump's tariffs will disrupt global supply chains, new opportunities in industries such as agriculture and energy for China-Canada trade.
ASEAN Briefing
A Guide to Foreign Worker Levies in Singapore
02/18/2025Learn about Singapore's foreign worker levies, rates, Dependency Ratio Ceiling, and compliance requirements to optimize workforce costs in 2025.
Middle East Briefing
Qatar Financial Centre Slashes Business Setup Fees by 90% to Boost Market Entry
02/18/2025Qatar Financial Centre has slashed business setup fees - from US$5000 to US$500 - for licensing entities, with the exception of Single Family Offices.