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ASEAN Briefing

Paid-Up Capital Decisions in the Philippines: What CFOs Should Weigh

11/10/2025

Foreign CFOs entering the Philippines should structure paid-up capital strategically to align ownership, compliance, and liquidity with tax efficiency and investment goals.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesian Accounting Standards vs IFRS: Choosing the Right Framework for Foreign-Owned Companies

11/10/2025

Foreign investors should base reporting on SAK for compliance and apply IFRS reconciliations to ensure accurate audits, tax filings, and group consolidation.

ASEAN Briefing

Customs Strategy in Thailand: FTAs and Duty Drawback Options

11/10/2025

Evaluate how FTAs, HS codes, and duty-drawback mechanisms can optimize import costs, compliance, and liquidity for foreign businesses in Thailand.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: Trade, Investment, and Business Opportunities

11/10/2025

Vietnam and the UK have officially elevated their bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking another stride toward future cooperation in trade, investment, and sustainable development.

India Briefing

How Global Companies Leverage Offshore Accounting for Scale & Speed

11/10/2025

Discover how global companies leverage offshore accounting to reduce costs, enhance compliance, and accelerate financial transformation.

China Briefing

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

11/10/2025

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.

China Briefing

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

11/10/2025

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.

China Briefing

US and China Reach Trade Concessions Following Trump-Xi Meeting: Outcomes and Implications

11/10/2025

The meeting in Busan produced a series of trade de-escalation measures, including tariff reductions and the suspension of rare earth export controls and port fees, offering temporary relief to businesses.

China Briefing

How Will China’s Rare Earth Export Controls Impact Industries and Businesses?

11/10/2025

China has imposed new restrictions on the export of certain rare earth products, extending oversight to items produced abroad using Chinese technology and materials, potentially further disrputing global supply chains.

China Briefing

Empowering Data Compliance Through Technology: Building Scalable Governance in China

11/07/2025

Data compliance in China requires more than policy – it demands operational capability supported by technology. Digital tools help enterprises reduce risk and achieve resilient governance.

India Briefing

Unlocking India's Wealth: 2025 Per Capita Income Insights

11/07/2025

India’s per capita income is set to double by 2030, transforming the country into an aspiration-driven consumer economy. Explore how rising incomes, rural participation, and premiumization trends are reshaping business prospects across FMCG, retail, and services.

Middle East Briefing

What the UAE’s New FTA Clarification Means for Family Wealth Management and Tax Compliance

11/07/2025

The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued long-awaited guidance on the tax treatment of family wealth-management structures, addressing a grey-area under the federal corporate tax regime. The clarification provides critical certainty for family offices and foundations, shaping structuring, compliance and succession strategy in the UAE.