News Across Asia - Page 6

China Briefing

China vs. Vietnam vs. India: Assessing Costs, Tax, and Market Access for Australian Companies

05/18/2026

From labor costs and corporate tax rates to foreign investment restrictions, we break down the operational realities Australian companies need to consider before entering markets in China, Vietnam, or India.

ASEAN Briefing

Why Business Expenses Become Non-Deductible Under Vietnam Tax Rules

05/18/2026

Foreign-invested companies in Vietnam may face corporate income tax exposure where invoice compliance, payroll reporting, intercompany charges, payment structures, and financing arrangements fail to satisfy deductibility requirements.

Middle East Briefing

GCC Eid Al Adha 2026 Confirmed: HR Planning Window for Foreign

05/18/2026

GCC economies including UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman have confirmed Eid Al Adha 2026 will fall on Wednesday, May 27.

India Briefing

India's Semiconductor Sector: Tracking Government Support and Investment Trends

05/18/2026

India's Tata Electronics and Dutch firm ASML have signed an MoU on May 16, 2026, to support the development of India’s first front-end semiconductor fabrication facility in Gujarat. As of May 18, 2026, India has a total of 13 approved semiconductor projects under ISM and SPECS.

India Briefing

Outside the ISM: How Rajasthan's Bhiwadi Commissioned India's 13th Semiconductor Unit

05/16/2026

Sahasra Semiconductors has established India's 13th packaging node at Rajasthan's Bhiwadi semiconductor facility under the SPECS framework on May 15, 2026, integrating the state into the domestic electronic supply chain.

India Briefing

Deepfake, Personality Rights and Corporate Liability in India in 2026

05/15/2026

Deepfake liability in India has evolved into a cross-functional governance challenge, necessitating a converged response across privacy, cybercrime, consumer protection, and intellectual property frameworks.

Vietnam Briefing

Conducting an Internal Investigation in Vietnam: A Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign-Invested Companies

05/15/2026

Learn practical strategies for conducting internal investigations in Vietnam, from handling fraud probes to disciplinary actions.

China Briefing

China Monthly Tax Brief: April 2026

05/15/2026

China's tax and regulatory landscape saw a flurry of activity in April 2026. Foreign-invested enterprises operating in China should pay close attention to several of these changes, which carry direct compliance and commercial implications.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia's Nitaqat 2026 Update: Latest Quotas by Sector and What Foreign Employers Need to Comply Now

05/15/2026

Saudi Arabia’s 2026 Nitaqat overhaul has tightened Saudization enforcement through higher sector quotas, elimination of the Yellow tier, mandatory Qiwa contract documentation, and profession-specific compliance rules, increasing the risk of Red classification for foreign employers.

India Briefing

India's Toys Story: Riding the US$186 Million Export Wave to 153 Countries

05/14/2026

India’s toy exports stood at US$186.22 million in FY 2025-26, highlighting the country’s growing role in the global toy industry. We explore India’s evolving “toyconomy” in 2026 with market projections reaching US$4.74 billion by 2034.

Vietnam Briefing

PEO vs. EOR in Vietnam: Which HR Solution Fits Your Expansion Strategy?

05/14/2026

Learn the differences between PEO and EOR services in Vietnam, including compliance, payroll, hiring structure, and which model best supports international business expansion.

India Briefing

Income Tax Paid Cannot Offset SEBI Disgorgement– What the 2026 Ruling Means for Investors

05/14/2026

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) ruling of May 8, 2026, suggests that India's Income-tax Act does not provide relief against SEBI disgorgement orders for fraudulent practices.