China vs. Vietnam vs. India: Where Should Australian Firms Invest?

China vs. Vietnam vs. India: Where Should Australian Firms Invest?

China-Australia Trade Reset: What It Means for Investors in 2026?

China-Australia economic ties in 2026 are defined by resilient trade, selective investment, and expanding policy frameworks, shifting the relationship from disruption to structured engagement. For investors, the opportunity lies in navigating regulation, diversifying exposure, and leveraging growth in services, clean energy, and strategic sectors.

China’s Nuclear Fusion Sector: What the 15th FYP Means for Businesses and Investors

China’s nuclear fusion sector is rapidly taking shape as an emerging industrial market, with increasing investment and activity across reactor supply chains, advanced materials, and engineering systems. While commercial power generation remains a long-term goal for the 2030s–2040s, near-term business opportunities are already developing in component manufacturing, testing infrastructure, and technology partnerships.

China-Indonesia Closer Economic Ties: Trade and Investment Opportunities

In this article, we explore the strengthening economic ties between China and Indonesia, highlighting potential opportunities in bilateral trade and investment.

China CIT Filing 2026: Fix Salary Deduction Errors Before May 31

Salary and employee welfare expenses are closely reviewed in China’s annual CIT filing. This practical guide helps employers identify and correct common salary deduction errors before the May 31 deadline.

What Are the Main Compliance Calendars Foreign Businesses Must Track in China?

China compliance calendar requires foreign businesses to manage continuous monthly, quarterly, and annual obligations in an increasingly digital and data-driven regulatory environment. Success depends on integrating compliance into core operations, ensuring accuracy across systems, and adapting to both national and local regulatory requirements.

April-May Hong Kong Tax Compliance: A Practical Checklist for Businesses

Many businesses struggle to manage April-May tax compliance calendars, especially with mandatory iXBRL and MNE e filing. This checklist breaks down what to file, when to file, and how to stay compliant without last minute stress.

As a Foreign Company, Do I Need to Make Annual CIT Filing in China?

Annual CIT filing obligations for foreign companies in China can apply even without profits or a formal entity. This article explains who must file, the key deadlines for 2026, and how PE risks can impact tax obligations.

Hong Kong Employment Compliance: What's New in 2026

Hong Kong’s 2026 employment reforms reshape employer obligations through the new 468 rule, annual minimum wage adjustments, expanded statutory holidays, MPF offset removal, and tighter labor‑related regulation. Companies must prepare for broader compliance demands.

China Cybersecurity Label Explained: Why ‘Optional’ Doesn’t Mean Irrelevant

For foreign companies selling smart devices, routers, cameras, or any IoT product in China, the new voluntary cybersecurity label is not just a logo but signals whether your product meets China’s security baseline, and increasingly, whether it gets chosen at all.

Ascentium Acquires Dezan Shira & Associates, Expanding its Footprint to 27 Markets and Strengthening Corporate Services Capabilities

Ascentium, a leading global business services platform headquartered in Singapore, has completed its acquisition of Dezan Shira & Associates (“Dezan Shira”), a multi-disciplinary professional services firm with more than three decades of experience advising foreign investors across Asia.

China's New Supply Chain Security Regulations: What Are the Risks to Foreign Companies? 

China's new rules on industrial supply chain security could place foreign companies in the crosshairs of competing national laws, with potential consequences for those operating in the country.

China Manufacturing Tracker 2026

Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for March 2026 has now been updated.

China's Agentic AI Boom: What the OpenClaw Surge Reveals

China’s rapid uptake of OpenClaw highlights the country’s transition from experimental generative AI toward agentic, task‑executing systems. The shift is reshaping China’s AI value chain, with implications for cloud services, enterprise automation, and foreign market entry strategies.

China’s Brain-Computer Interface Industry – Tapping into the Future of Human-Machine Integration

China is investing heavily in brain-computer interface technology, opening up vast new frontiers in healthcare, rehabilitation, and entertainment.

EU CBAM 2026: What It Means for China‑Based Manufacturing

As the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters its definitive phase, China-based heavy industry faces a permanently altered cost landscape, one where carbon intensity is now a priced factor of competitiveness, not an externality.

IR56B Common Errors: A Guide to Avoiding IRD Follow-Up in Hong Kong

Filing errors in IR56B can lead to IRD queries, fines, or audits. This guide covers the most frequent mistakes, how the IRD detects them, and simple steps to stay compliant.

Hong Kong Employment Compliance: What's New in 2026

Hong Kong’s 2026 employment reforms reshape employer obligations through the new 468 rule, annual minimum wage adjustments, expanded statutory holidays, MPF offset removal, and tighter labor‑related regulation. Companies must prepare for broader compliance demands.

Facing New Salary Benchmarks for Foreigner's Work Permits in China? Here’s How Employers Can Respond

China’s tightening enforcement of foreigner's work permit salary benchmarks is reshaping how employers hire and retain foreign talent. As salary thresholds increasingly determine eligibility, companies must rethink budgeting, permit strategies, and long‑term workforce planning.

Hiring in Hong Kong: Compliance Tips for Foreign Companies

Hong Kong offers foreign companies access to a highly skilled, multilingual workforce and a business-friendly regulatory environment, making it a key gateway for regional expansion in Asia.

Do I Need a License to Operate Online in China? A Guide for Foreign Companies

Before launching a website, mobile app, or digital platform in China, foreign companies face one fundamental question: do they need a license? In most cases, the answer is yes—and often more than one.

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

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

Are You Exposed Under China’s 2026 Personal Information Protection Campaigns?

China’s 2026 enforcement actions signal a decisive move toward practical, sector‑specific execution of the PIPL. Foreign businesses must now demonstrate day‑to‑day compliance across systems, vendors, and internal processes.

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