On December 31, 2025, Trump signed a proclamation delaying the increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for another year.
China’s long-term investment in transport, energy, industrial, and digital infrastructure continues to support manufacturing at scale. As Asian manufacturing diversifies, China’s infrastructure depth remains a structural strength compared to emerging alternatives.
Qianhai has revised its support measures for Hong Kong and Macao medical institutions, introducing enhanced fiscal incentives, clearer eligibility criteria, and stricter compliance requirements to promote long-term, high-quality healthcare development. The updated framework reinforces Qianhai’s role as a key testing ground for cross-border healthcare cooperation and foreign participation within the Greater Bay Area.
Hong Kong’s IRD has warned the public about fake notices impersonating Stamp Duty Certificate communications. These fraudulent documents often use fabricated tax terms, urgent deadlines, or foreign-currency payment instructions to pressure recipients.
China has released the 2026 Guidelines for the Security of Cross Border Transfer of Vehicle Data, offering industry-specific clarity on data export compliance requirements.
China has tightened enforcement of salary-based requirements for foreign work permits, with major cities applying full 6× and 4× multipliers. These changes impact both new applications and renewals, increasing compliance obligations for employers and foreign staff.
ESG has become a strategic necessity for companies in the UAE. Businesses need to integrate ESG into governance, risk management, reporting.
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