News Across Asia - Page 44

India Briefing

Leave India Notice (LIN) on Employment Visa: A Compliance Checklist for Expats

02/25/2026

A recent judgment by the Karnataka High Court has clarified how Leave India Notices are issued to foreign workers in India, holding that immigration authorities need not separately hear the employee if compliance issues originate from the sponsoring employer.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Refines RHQ Procurement Rule with Formal Exemption Framework: What Businesses Need to Know

02/25/2026

Saudi Arabia has formalized exemptions to its Regional Headquarters (RHQ) requirement for government contracts, introducing a structured framework that allows non-RHQ firms to participate in public procurement under defined competitive and technical conditions.

China Briefing

China’s MIIT Introduces New Technology Contract Registration Requirements for 2026

02/25/2026

China has released updated rules governing the recognition and registration of technology contracts. The new requirements, effective March 1, 2026, are a crucial step for companies to access tech-related tax incentives.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore RHQ and IHQ Incentives: What Multinationals Should Know

02/25/2026

Learn how Singapore RHQ and IHQ incentives work, including eligibility, tax benefits, and risks for multinational headquarters.

China Briefing

Setting Up a Family Office in Hong Kong

02/25/2026

Hong Kong's strategic location, robust financial infrastructure, favorable tax regime, and high quality of life make it an ideal destination for establishing family offices.

Vietnam Briefing

Digital Marketing Services in Vietnam: A 2026 Market Overview

02/24/2026

Digital marketing services in Vietnam are rapidly evolving into essential components of business growth strategies for foreign-invested companies.

China Briefing

Annual IIT Reconciliation in China 2026: Appointment Booking Opens February 25

02/24/2026

China’s annual IIT reconciliation for 2026 is split into two phases, with early filers advised to book appointments in the IIT app. This section outlines eligibility, key timelines, filing methods, and practical preparation steps.

Middle East Briefing

Strengthening Tax Transparency: UAE Exchange of Information Framework

02/24/2026

The UAE has introduced Cabinet Resolution No. 209 of 2025 to strengthen its Exchange of Information framework, aligning domestic law with international tax transparency standards and expanding record-keeping and disclosure obligations.

ASEAN Briefing

An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2026 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates

02/24/2026

An Introduction to Doing Business in Indonesia 2026 covers market entry, tax, HR & payroll, and audit & compliance considerations.

Vietnam Briefing

Breakthroughs in Vietnam's 2026 Education Regulations: Implications for FDI

02/24/2026

Vietnam is poised for a transformative shift in its education sector with the groundbreaking amendments to its education laws, which not only enhance regulatory frameworks but also catalyze foreign direct investment (FDI)

Middle East Briefing

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs: Implications for Gulf Trade and Business

02/23/2026

The US Supreme Court struck down the legal basis of Trump’s tariffs regime, with implications for trade and business in the MENA markets.

China Briefing

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs – What it Means for the US-China Détente

02/23/2026

The court's decision curtails executive overreach in trade policy and could create a more stable tariff environment for businesses, but calls into question the the terms of the US-China trade agreement negotiated under the pretext of now-voided duties.