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ASEAN Briefing
Indonesia’s Batam Receives Two New Special Economic Zones
08/12/2021Indonesia is set to open two new special economic zones in the island city of Batam with the aim to develop the digital economy, data centers, logistics, tourism, and aviation industries.
China Briefing
What is BEPS 2.0? OECD’s Two-Pillar Plan and Possible Impact on Multinational Enterprises
08/11/2021We look at China's position on the consensus around the BEPS 2.0 framework to ensure a fairer distribution of global tax rights.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam’s Entry Procedures for Foreign Employees amid the Pandemic
08/11/2021While Vietnam's borders remain closed, it has allowed business professionals, skilled workers, and students to enter the country with special entry permits.
ASEAN Briefing
Circular 45 Sets Out New Rules on Advance Pricing Agreements in Vietnam
08/10/2021Vietnam’s Circular 45 sets the new rules on the Advance Pricing Agreements (APA) mechanism in Vietnam. Circular 45 entered into force on August 3, 2021.
China Briefing
Income Tax Subsidies for Overseas Talents in China's Greater Bay Area: Application Process and Deadlines
08/10/2021Eligible foreign talents should file their applications for IIT subsidies before the 2021 deadlines.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Proposes Draft Decree Tightening Control Over Social Networks
08/10/2021Vietnam issued a draft decree, which aims to tighten control over livestreaming activities that generate revenue on cross-border social networks.
China Briefing
Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence, #41
08/10/2021This week we look at the wider implications of the INSTC, China's terms and conditions for lending to BRI countries, and Russian plans in Asian Siberia.
India Briefing
India's Parliament Approves Bill to End Retrospective Taxation, Amend Tax Law
08/10/2021After recent setbacks with Cairn Energy and Vodafone, India's lower house of parliament approved an amendment bill on August 6 to end retrospective taxes.
ASEAN Briefing
The Updated Indonesia-Singapore Tax Treaty Enters into Force
08/06/2021On July 23, 2021, the updated Indonesia-Singapore double taxation agreement entered into force, strengthening efforts to prevent tax evasion, and increase investments between the two countries.
China Briefing
Shanghai Scraps ‘Levying Upon Assessment’ for Corporate Income Tax
08/06/2021From August 1, 2021, Shanghai requires corporate income tax to be levied based on an audit of accounts rather than general assessment of a company’s income.
China Briefing
China Joint Venture: 7 Considerations to Reach a Successful JV Agreement
08/05/2021A China joint venture is becoming the market-entry strategy of choice for many foreign investors since the COVID outbreak. We list some best practices.
ASEAN Briefing
Thailand Issues Latest US$1.3 Billion Stimulus Package
08/05/2021Thailand issued its latest stimulus package valued at 42 billion baht (US$1.3 billion), which provides financial assistance to businesses and people.