News Across Asia - Page 2

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.

Vietnam Briefing

US Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Tariffs: Implications for Vietnam–US Trade and Businesses

02/23/2026

The US Supreme Court has ruled that reciprocal tariffs imposed under the IEEPA were unlawful, reshaping the legal framework underpinning recent US trade measures.

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.

China Briefing

Breaking Down the US-China Trade Tariffs: What's in Effect Now?

02/23/2026

The current landscape of US-China tariff rates is complex, with multiple overlapping trade measures in effect. This article explains which tariffs apply in 2025 and how they intersect.

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.

ASEAN Briefing

Tax Treatment of Intercompany Funding and Royalties in Malaysia

02/20/2026

Explore how Malaysia taxes intercompany loans and royalty payments, including withholding tax, EBITDA limits, and structuring considerations.

Middle East Briefing

Abu Dhabi's Art Customs Duties Waiver Program Boosts Global Collector Access and Trade Dynamics

02/20/2026

Abu Dhabi’s new Art Customs Duty Waiver Program removes import duties on qualifying artworks under a regulated framework, strengthening the emirate’s appeal to global collectors and institutions.