News Across Asia - Page 2

India Briefing

India Tax Calendar March 2026: Guide to Advance Tax, Transfer Pricing, and FTC Filing

02/26/2026

As FY 2025-26 approaches its close, March 2026 represents a key compliance period under India’s direct tax framework. Businesses should review the March tax compliance calendar and ensure timely data reconciliation and reporting readiness.

China Briefing

China's Quantum Technology: The 15th Five-Year Plan's Push from Lab to Market

02/26/2026

China’s 15th FYP identifies quantum technology as the leading future industry expected to drive new economic growth. With market size expanding and policy support widening, foreign investors face both growing opportunities despite tightening localization pressures.

India Briefing

US Tariff Twists: Where Does India Stand and How Will Exporters Get Impacted?

02/26/2026

With the US Supreme Court tariff ruling, followed by new solar import duties of 125.87 percent on Indian exporters, India-US trade dynamics are being reshaped, prompting exporters and investors to reassess pricing strategies, supply chains, and tariff risk exposure.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore Budget 2026 and its Impact on Foreign Investors: Tax, Incentives, and Strategic Signals

02/26/2026

Singapore Budget 2026 brings tax rebates, innovation incentives, and expansion support. Learn how the changes affect foreign investor costs and strategy.

Middle East Briefing

Qatar Implements Global and Domestic Minimum Tax: Pillar Two Scope and Next Steps

02/26/2026

Law No. 22 of 2024 amends Qatar’s Income Tax Law to implement the Qatar Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT) under OECD Pillar Two, introducing the Income Inclusion Rule and a Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.

China Briefing

US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

02/26/2026

On December 31, 2025, Trump signed a proclamation delaying the increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year.

China Briefing

Hong Kong Budget 2026-2027: Driving Growth Through Technology and Innovation

02/26/2026

The latest fiscal blueprint charts a path to innovation-led growth while reinforcing the city’s position as a global financial and logistics hub.

Vietnam Briefing

Navigating Vietnam’s New Deportation Rules: What Foreigners Should Know

02/25/2026

An overview of Vietnam’s new deportation rules under Decree 59/2026/ND-CP and their implications for foreign nationals.

India Briefing

India–France Tax Treaty Revised: Dividend Relief, Capital Gains Changes, and Investor Impact

02/25/2026

The revised India–France tax treaty changes dividend taxes, capital gains rights, and compliance rules. Key insights for French investors and India operations.

India Briefing

Leave India Notice (LIN) on Employment Visa: A Compliance Checklist for Expats

02/25/2026

A recent judgment by the Karnataka High Court has clarified how Leave India Notices are issued to foreign workers in India, holding that immigration authorities need not separately hear the employee if compliance issues originate from the sponsoring employer.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Refines RHQ Procurement Rule With Formal Exemption Framework: What Businesses Need to Know

02/25/2026

Saudi Arabia has formalized exemptions to its Regional Headquarters (RHQ) requirement for government contracts, introducing a structured framework that allows non-RHQ firms to participate in public procurement under defined competitive and technical conditions.

China Briefing

China’s MIIT Introduces New Technology Contract Registration Requirements for 2026

02/25/2026

China has released updated rules governing the recognition and registration of technology contracts. The new requirements, effective March 1, 2026, are a crucial step for companies to access tech-related tax incentives.