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India Briefing
India-Mauritius DTAA Amendment Closes Tax Avoidance Loophole
04/16/2024India and Mauritius have agreed to abide by recent DTAA revisions, which include a PPT clause to prevent any unjustified tax avoidance.
ASEAN Briefing
Thailand Contemplates Protective Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amidst Surging Trade Deficit
04/16/2024The Thai government is considering imposing a VAT on Chinese goods priced less than 1,500 baht (US$40) that are routed through Thailand’s free trade zones.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Advisory on Swapping of Working Days Around April 30 and May 1, 2024 Holidays
04/16/2024Vietnam's labor authority MOLISA has proposed a swap of workdays for the 2024 Reunification Day and International Workers' Day holiday.
China Briefing
A Guide to China’s New Company Law for Foreign Investors – New Publication Out Now
04/16/2024China's New Company Law has far-reaching implications for businesses. In this publication, we guide foreign investors through the changes of the New Company Law for existing and new FIEs and relevant stakeholders.
Middle East Briefing
Understanding the Dubai Unified Licence: Scope and Benefits
04/16/2024The Dubai Unified Licence (DUL) is issued to existing and newly established businesses operating with either a mainland or a free zone licence.
Middle East Briefing
Unveiling Opportunities: The United Arab Emirates Emerges as a Prime Destination for Entrepreneurs
04/16/2024The UAE's tax and regulatory environment and lifestyle indices has ranked it as a prime destination globally for entrepreneurs to launch a startup business in 2024 per a new report.
India Briefing
India-Peru Trade Agreement: Bilateral Negotiations Ongoing
04/15/2024India and Peru are negotiating a bilateral trade agreement that could lower tariffs, address technical barriers to trade, and introduce a dispute resolution mechanism.
China Briefing
Case Study: Strategy and Timing for Success in Cross-Border Dispute Resolution
04/15/2024Cross-border disputes have been increasing in China. This case study serves as a practical illustration of the available courses of action for foreign suppliers when their Chinese counterparts default on payments.
Middle East Briefing
Saudi Arabia Gives Status Update on NEOM Projects, Downsizes Area Under 'The Line' to 2.4KM
04/15/2024NEOM, Saudi Arabia's urban megaproject, has revised its development plans for its futuristic city, ‘The Line’ amidst funding challenges. However, the kingdom remains focused on executing other development projects under NEOM, and shared key targets and timelines.
ASEAN Briefing
Navigating Lao E-Commerce: Understanding the Latest Tax Regulations
04/15/2024The Ministry of Finance of Laos issued regulation number 0558/MOF which sets out the latest guidance regarding tax obligations for e-commerce and digital platform providers.
India Briefing
India-ASEAN Trade Pact: Tariff Anomalies on Goods to be Reviewed
04/12/2024The India-ASEAN trade pact is under review, with the former hoping to address tariff irregularities on specific goods within the agreement.
India Briefing
Environmental Compliance for Companies in India: Key Legislation and ESG Guidelines
04/12/2024The environmental compliance landscape in India poses challenges due to uneven law enforcement. We note key reporting requirements.