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Middle East Briefing

UAE VAT Credits Expiring in 2026: What Finance Teams Need to Know

03/10/2026

The 2026 UAE VAT amendments introduce a five-year limit on recovering excess input VAT, meaning businesses must review and claim historical VAT credits before they expire.

India Briefing

Understanding Rules of Origin in the India–EU FTA: What Exporters Must Know

03/10/2026

Rules of Origin in the India–EU FTA will shape sourcing, manufacturing, and tariff eligibility for exporters. Understand compliance, cumulation rules, and supply chain implications.

India Briefing

India-EU FTA Product-Specific Rules of Origin: What Annex 3-A Means for Manufacturers and Supply Chains

03/10/2026

Understand the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) product-specific Rules of Origin (RoO) to determine your product's eligibility for preferential tariffs and strategically restructure your supply chain for duty-free market access.

ASEAN Briefing

Philippines–UAE CEPA: Trade Expansion and Investment Implications

03/10/2026

The Philippines–UAE CEPA can expand trade, infrastructure investment, and sector opportunities linking Southeast Asia with Gulf markets.

Middle East Briefing

The Gulf Hub Model Under Stress: What the Iran War Means for Multinationals in the GCC

03/09/2026

The Iran war is putting pressure on the GCC hub model by disrupting the infrastructure that supports regional connectivity.

India Briefing

India Eases Port Procedures as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Force Cargo to Turn Back

03/09/2026

India has waived certain port procedures for returned export cargo amid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, while DP World offers alternative routing through UAE ports to maintain Gulf trade flows.

India Briefing

DGFT Extends Export Obligation Deadlines for EPCG and Advance Authorization Schemes

03/09/2026

India’s DGFT has extended export obligation deadlines under the EPCG and Advance Authorization schemes until August 31, 2026, offering compliance relief for exporters.

Vietnam Briefing

Nike Factories and Supplier Network in Vietnam: Updated to January 2026

03/09/2026

Nike’s been operating in Vietnam for over a decade. Here’s where their factories are and why.

China Briefing

Case Study: Using Hong Kong as a Strategic Anchor in a Complex Chinese Mainland Trademark Landscape

03/09/2026

This case illustrates how Hong Kong can serve as a strategic anchor when Chinese Mainland filings encounter structural obstacles and prior conflicting rights. A parallel protection strategy enabled the Company to secure continuity and reduce long‑term trademark risk.

ASEAN Briefing

How Foreign Investors Should Prepare Year-One Tax Compliance Plans in Indonesia

03/09/2026

Foreign investors entering Indonesia must prepare for tax registration, monthly filings, and payroll obligations during their first year of operations.

China Briefing

Trademark Registration in Hong Kong: A Primer

03/09/2026

We discuss trademark registration and protections in Hong Kong and how these differ from the legal standards and practice in the Chinese Mainland.

China Briefing

China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker 2026

03/09/2026

In the 2024-25 China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker, China Briefing offers up-to-date data and insights on China’s outbound investment developments and trends. Data is as of November 2025.