News Across Asia

A Guide to Minimum Wage in India in 2026

We address frequently asked questions that foreign hiring managers may have about minimum wages in India. In 2026, several states and jurisdictions have revised their rates, with Uttar Pradesh among the latest to increase its minimum wage ceiling.

What Manufacturers Should Evaluate Before Establishing Factory in Vietnam

Establishing factory operations in Vietnam requires manufacturers to evaluate more than labor and industrial land costs.

Complying with Vietnam’s Electronic Labor Contract Framework: Circular 08/2026

Navigate your compliance with Vietnam's electronic labor contract regime under Circular No. 08/2026/TT-BNV, which provides detailed guidance on Decree No. 337/2025/ND-CP.

Selling Through Livestreams in China? Make Sure Your Content is Legal

Foreign brands selling in China face a wave of new compliance obligations as regulators bring livestream e-commerce under the country's Advertising Law for the first time.

Vietnam Raises Statutory Basic Salary From July 2026: Implications for Employers

Vietnam’s government has issued Decree 161/2026/ND-CP, introducing an increase to the country’s statutory pay rate, effective July 1, 2026.

Working in India as an Expat: Visa, Tax, Payroll, and Relocation Guide for Foreign Employees

We explain what expatriates and multinational employers should consider before, during, and after an India assignment, including visa, tax residency, payroll, EPF, banking, housing, schooling, foreign exchange, PE risk, and repatriation planning.

Do Property Owners Pay Tax in the UAE? Key Rules for Real Estate Investors

Corporate Tax Considerations for Foreign-Owned Companies in Malaysia

Malaysia’s corporate tax framework affects profitability, repatriation efficiency, transfer pricing exposure, incentive eligibility, and long-term ASEAN expansion planning for foreign-owned companies.

Transfer Pricing and Related-Party Transaction Strategies for Foreign Investors in Malaysia

Explore transfer pricing structures, documentation requirements, royalty payments, intercompany financing, and IRBM compliance risks for foreign-owned companies operating in Malaysia.

Using Nominee Directors in Singapore for Foreign-Owned Companies

Foreign investors using nominee directors in Singapore must navigate banking scrutiny, tax substance rules, governance exposure, and resident director compliance requirements.

Vietnam’s IT Services Market: Nearshore and Offshore Outsourcing Opportunities

Vietnam’s IT services market is rapidly expanding with growing demand for nearshore and offshore outsourcing services.

Advance Tax under India’s Income-tax Act, 2025: Checklist for TY 2026–27

Advance tax filing under India’s Income-tax Act, 2025, remains largely unchanged, with the first installment for TY 2026-27 due on June 15, 2026. Learn about payment schedules, computation rules, transition provisions, and compliance requirements.