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Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Amends Personal Income Tax Law: Key Highlights and Business Implications

12/10/2025

Vietnam’s National Assembly approves the amended Law on Personal Income Tax, aiming to broaden the tax base while lowering inequality.

China Briefing

Performance Appraisals in China: How Employers Can Legally Link It to Pay

12/10/2025

Employers in China face growing scrutiny over performance appraisal systems tied to pay. Standardizing procedures and ensuring transparency can help mitigate legal risks and maintain compliance.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia and Qatar Sign Agreement for Riyadh–Doha High-Speed Rail Link

12/10/2025

Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced a high-speed rail project to unlock new opportunities in cross-border mobility, tourism, and logistics.

China Briefing

Annual Filing of Stamp Tax on Business Account Books before January 15: FAQs

12/10/2025

China taxpayers must complete stamp tax declaration and payment by January 15 if there has been an increase in tax items, such as "paid-in capital" and "capital reserve," in the 2025 business account books.

China Briefing

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

12/10/2025

Trump has threatened an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods in retaliation for the expansion of rare earth export controls. This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on October 11, 2025.

ASEAN Briefing

Repatriating Profits from Singapore: Dividends vs Royalties vs Service Fees

12/09/2025

Foreign investors assess dividends, royalties, and service fees to repatriate profits from Singapore while managing tax, substance, and treaty exposure.

India Briefing

Decoding Penalties Under India's Unified Labor Framework: Wage, Safety, & Social Security Violations

12/09/2025

Learn how India’s four new labor codes overhaul the penalties and offense regime with fewer criminal provisions, digital enforcement, structured compounding, and clearer employer responsibilities across wages, safety, industrial relations, and social security.

China Briefing

From Renewable Electrolysis to FCVs – Opportunities in China’s Emerging Hydrogen Industry

12/09/2025

Bolstered by strong government backing, the nascent industry poses exciting opportunities for green applications, but investors must be aware of intrinsic early mover risks.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s IFRS Sustainability Terminology Translation: Why It Matters

12/09/2025

The recent introduction of Vietnamese IFRS sustainability terminology aligns Vietnam's accounting practices with global standards.

ASEAN Briefing

Contract of Service vs Contract for Service in Malaysia

12/09/2025

Foreign employers can distinguish between Malaysia’s contract of service and contract for service to manage hiring compliance, worker rights, and classification risks.

Middle East Briefing

UAE Issues New VAT Amendments Effective Jan 1, 2026: Key Compliance Changes for Businesses

12/09/2025

The UAE amendments to its VAT law under Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025, become effective January 1, 2026. Key changes include simpler reverse-charge filing, a five-year VAT refund deadline, and stricter anti-evasion rules. Learn what businesses need to prepare.

Middle East Briefing

UAE’s Updated VAT Refund Rules in 2026: A Guide for Businesses

12/09/2025

Discover the UAE’s updated VAT refund rules effective January 1, 2026. Learn about what businesses must do for their VAT credit entitlements

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