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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.

China Briefing

A Guide to Global Minimum Tax in Hong Kong – Understanding the Rules for MNEs (Part I)

02/19/2026

Hong Kong has enacted its version of the OECD’s global minimum tax, reshaping compliance requirements for large multinational groups operating in or through the city. With the rules now in force, affected businesses must prepare for new reporting and top-up tax obligations.

Vietnam Briefing

Understanding Vietnam’s Tax Regulations for Overseas Digital Service Providers

02/19/2026

Understand Vietnam’s tax compliance rules for overseas digital suppliers, including registration, filing obligations, withholding rules, and treaty considerations.

Middle East Briefing

Investing in Saudi Real Estate Under Vision 2030: Sectors, Cities, and Demand Drivers to Watch

02/19/2026

Explore investing in Saudi real estate under Vision 2030. Learn about high-growth sectors, top cities, demand drivers, and opportunities for local and foreign investors.

ASEAN Briefing

Should Investors Consolidate Indonesia Operations Under a Holding Company?

02/18/2026

Foreign investors assess when a holding company improves control, tax efficiency, risk isolation, and exit readiness in Indonesia.

China Briefing

EU-China Relations in 2026: What to Watch

02/18/2026

After a turbulent 2025 marked by trade frictions and rare earth disruptions, EU-China relations enter 2026 in a phase of cautious engagement rather than reset. Diplomatic channels have reopened and trade flows remain broadly resilient, providing a degree of stability for businesses.