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Vietnam Briefing

Cutting Red Tape at Scale: What Vietnam’s Latest Administrative Reforms Mean for Investors

05/06/2026

Vietnam’s government launched eight resolutions for reform to cut regulatory burdens, decentralize authority, and enhance the business environment.

India Briefing

Onshoring Indian Family Offices: Why GIFT City’s 20-Year Tax Holiday Beats Singapore

05/06/2026

Indian family offices are increasingly onshoring to GIFT City to capitalize on the new 20-year tax holiday announced in 2026. Analyze the evolving regulatory framework driving this shift from established international destinations such as Singapore.

ASEAN Briefing

Cambodia Work Permits for Foreign Directors: Structuring Around Quotas, Tax Exposure, and Enforcement Risk

05/06/2026

Foreign directors in Cambodia may require work permits even when based offshore. See how quota, tax, and registration rules affect investor structures.

ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia Entry Strategy: Sdn Bhd vs Branch Office for Foreign Business Expansion

05/06/2026

Compare Sdn Bhd and branch office structures in Malaysia, including tax treatment, licensing, banking, incentives, compliance, and expansion flexibility for foreign investors.

Middle East Briefing

UAE's AI Market: Investment Opportunities, Funding, and Market Entry Strategy

05/06/2026

The UAE is shifting from an AI testing ground to a structured deployment market, backed by regulation, infrastructure, capital, and public-sector demand. For businesses, success will depend less on fast entry and more on sector alignment, compliance readiness, local partnerships, and scalable AI solutions.

India Briefing

India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends

05/06/2026

As of May 5, 2026, India has a total of 12 approved semiconductor projects under ISM, with cumulative investments of around INR 1.64 trillion. The government also notified the establishment of Tata’s Dholera fab SEZ on April 9, 2026, supported by expanding chip assembly and design capabilities.

Vietnam Briefing

How to Qualify for Preferential Tariffs Under EVFTA

05/06/2026

Learn how businesses can meet EVFTA rules, documentation, and compliance to access preferential tariffs when exporting from Vietnam to the EU.

India Briefing

Stamp Duty in India: What Foreign Investors Need to Know Before Executing Documents

05/05/2026

Understand stamp duty in India for foreign investors, including state-wise applicability rules, cross-border execution, e-stamping methods, and compliance risks for commercial transactions.

Middle East Briefing

How Saudi Arabia Is Strengthening Logistics Resilience and What It Means for Contract Risk

05/05/2026

Saudi Arabia is expanding shipping and transport while tightening force majeure rules. Learn how infrastructure growth and legal changes impact contracts and supply chains.

China Briefing

How to Succeed in IP Litigation in China – Lessons from the Supreme Court’s Case Files

05/05/2026

China's Supreme People's Court has published a set of typical IP cases, providing useful insight into how IP law is interpreted and how disputes are won and lost.

India Briefing

Section 393 of the Income-tax Act, 2025: Transitioning to Unified TDS Framework in India

05/05/2026

Section 393 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, consolidates TDS provisions that were previously fragmented across multiple sections in the 1961 Act. Access updated rates, thresholds, and exemptions for the 2026 tax year.

India Briefing

India's M&A Trends Q1 2026: Deals, Sectors, and Investment Outlook

05/04/2026

India’s Q1 2026 M&A (mergers and acquisitions) market saw a 5 percent volume surge to 710 deals despite falling values. Learn why mid-market shifts and outbound expansion are the new growth drivers in the country.