News Across Asia - Page 2

ASEAN Briefing

How Export Businesses Can Claim and Recover VAT Refunds in Vietnam

05/11/2026

Export businesses in Vietnam can recover input VAT on qualifying exports, but refund timing, supplier verification, and documentation consistency can materially affect liquidity and manufacturing operations.

India Briefing

Labor Reform 2026: Understanding India’s New Industrial Relations (Central) Rules

05/11/2026

India notifies the Industrial Relations (Central) Rules, 2026. Learn about mandatory grievance redressal committees, worker reskilling fund contributions, and the shift to digital dispute resolution for central sector businesses.

India Briefing

When Does India's DPDP Law Begin Full Enforcement? 2026-2027 Timeline Explained

05/11/2026

Track India's DPDP timeline for 2026-27, including key compliance deadlines, consent manager rollout, SDF audit requirements, legacy data obligations, and the transition to full enforcement under India’s DPDP Rules, 2025.

China Briefing

China CIT Filing 2026: Fix Salary Deduction Errors Before May 31

05/11/2026

Salary and employee welfare expenses are closely reviewed in China’s annual CIT filing. This practical guide helps employers identify and correct common salary deduction errors before the May 31 deadline.

Middle East Briefing

Gulf Supply Chain Resilience After Hormuz: 2026 Playbook for Businesses

05/11/2026

The Hormuz disruption has restructured Gulf supply chain resilience. Businesses are repositioning now on sourcing, inventory, and contracts.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Special Consumption Tax Regime in 2026: Key Compliance Highlights

05/11/2026

Vietnam’s revised Special Consumption Tax regime, anchored by the 2025 SCT Law and amended in April 2026, introduces updated SCT rates and fixed tax components, and clarifies exemptions and compliance procedures for businesses.

ASEAN Briefing

How Tax Exposure Expands as Foreign Branch Operations Grow in Malaysia

05/08/2026

Learn how expanding operations can increase tax exposure, withholding obligations, transfer pricing scrutiny, and reporting complexity for foreign branch offices in Malaysia.

India Briefing

Maharashtra Investment Guide 2026: Opportunities in India’s Industrial Powerhouse

05/08/2026

Learn why Maharashtra remains India’s top investment destination in 2026. We analyze industrial corridors, seaport export data, stamp duty frameworks, and new labor law flexibilities for businesses.

Vietnam Briefing

How to Start Manufacturing in Vietnam: A Step-by-Step Guide

05/08/2026

Learn how to start manufacturing in Vietnam in 2026. This guide covers crucial information on how to set up a unit, costs involved, tax incentives, industrial zones, and compliance requirements for foreign investors.

Middle East Briefing

UAE's AED 6,000 Minimum Wage Rule for Emiratis: What Employers Must Do Before June 30, 2026

05/08/2026

The UAE's AED 6,000 minimum wage for Emiratis rul took effect on January 1, 2026, with employers given until June 30 to amend existing contracts. From July 1, 2026, MoHRE penalties include exclusion from Emiratisation quotas and suspension of new work permits.

China Briefing

IR56B Common Errors: A Guide to Avoiding IRD Follow-Up in Hong Kong

05/08/2026

Filing errors in IR56B can lead to IRD queries, fines, or audits. This guide covers the most frequent mistakes, how the IRD detects them, and simple steps to stay compliant.

China Briefing

What Are the Main Compliance Calendars Foreign Businesses Must Track in China?

05/07/2026

China compliance calendar requires foreign businesses to manage continuous monthly, quarterly, and annual obligations in an increasingly digital and data-driven regulatory environment. Success depends on integrating compliance into core operations, ensuring accuracy across systems, and adapting to both national and local regulatory requirements.