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Middle East Briefing

UAE E-Invoicing Update: ASP Appointment Deadline Extended to October 2026

05/26/2026

The UAE has extended the deadline for large businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more to appoint an Accredited Service Provider for e-invoicing from July 31, 2026, to October 30, 2026.

India Briefing

Board Meetings Under India's Companies Act, 2013: Compliance, Procedures & Best Practices

05/25/2026

A practical guide to board meeting compliance in India under the Companies Act, 2013, covering SS-1 requirements, quorum rules, virtual meetings, minutes, penalties, and best practices.

ASEAN Briefing

How Foreign Investors Should Structure Company Formation in Singapore

05/25/2026

Foreign investors establishing a company in Singapore must structure name reservation, paid-up capital, and constitution requirements carefully to support banking, licensing, and long-term operations.

China Briefing

China’s Supreme Court Tightens Anti-Bribery Provisions, Raising Stakes for Companies

05/25/2026

A new judicial interpretation tightens penalty thresholds for bribery offenses and expands criminal liability for companies and their management, with important implications for businesses operating in China.

Middle East Briefing

Token Issuance in the UAE: What the 2026 CMA & VARA Rules Mean for Projects and Investors

05/25/2026

The UAE has sharply raised the bar for token issuance. VARA’s latest rules treat whitepapers as legally binding documents, while CMA’s federal framework adds oversight. This article explains the new regime for issuers, distributors and investors, with a focus on foreign stakeholders.

India Briefing

Business Opportunities for Italian SMEs in India Under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement

05/25/2026

Explore how Italian SMEs can benefit from the India–EU Free Trade Agreement through improved market access, tariff reductions, and supply chain opportunities in India.

Vietnam Briefing

Stuck in Vietnam? A Guide to Exit Delays Over Tax Obligations

05/25/2026

A recent case involving a taxpayer allegedly barred from leaving Vietnam over a tax debt of less than US$1 has sparked widespread public attention to how the country’s exit suspension mechanism is implemented.

China Briefing

EU-China Relations After the 2024 European Elections: A Timeline

05/25/2026

Timeline tracking key developments affecting EU-China relations, including trade and business engagement, under the new European Parliament.

ASEAN Briefing

Why Foreign Investors Are Using Virtual CFO Services in Singapore for ASEAN Expansion

05/22/2026

Singapore-based virtual CFO services help foreign investors manage ASEAN expansion through centralized reporting, treasury coordination, regional financial oversight, and scalable cross-border finance support.

India Briefing

Anchoring Europe: The €20 Billion India-Italy Strategic Roadmap for 2029

05/22/2026

India and Italy aim to expand bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029 as the India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) opens new opportunities in manufacturing, investment, technology, supply chains, and industrial cooperation.

China Briefing

China Draft Trademark Law Amendment 2026: Key Proposed Changes for Foreign Brands

05/22/2026

China’s draft Trademark Law amendment signals a potentially stricter and more proactive trademark regime if enacted in substantially its current form. Foreign brand owners should audit portfolios, strengthen evidence files, and prepare for shorter opposition windows.

China Briefing

Hong Kong's IPOs Rebound as Chinese Tech Taps New Source of Capital

05/22/2026

Mainland Chinese tech and biotech companies drove a record-breaking surge in HKEX listings in 2025, with the exchange topping global IPO rankings for funds raised.