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Vietnam Economic Performance in 2025: GDP, FDI, and Trade
Vietnam’s economy demonstrated a robust performance in 2025, achieving 8 percent GDP growth, maintaining resilient FDI, keeping inflation stable, and expanding trade.
Malaysia Revises Its Expatriate Employment Policy
Malaysia will revise its expatriate employment policy from June 2026, raising salary thresholds and introducing time limits for Employment Pass holders.
Withholding Tax Treatment for Cross-Border Payments in Singapore
Foreign investors should assess how withholding tax applies to cross-border payments in Singapore, including rates, treaty risk, and issues that affect cost and compliance.
Corporate Tax Compliance for Foreign Companies in India: A Practical Roadmap for 2026
We explain India’s 2026 corporate tax regime for foreign companies with insights on compliance timelines, DTAA documentation, and regulatory risks.
Profit Repatriation from Indonesia: Tax, Timing, and Execution Considerations
Foreign investors repatriating profits from Indonesia must manage tax exposure, timing, and execution risks to ensure predictable cash outcomes.
Vietnam: A Rising Manufacturing Hub in Asia in 2026
Vietnam is among the top three most promising manufacturing hubs in Asia, according to the Asia Manufacturing Index 2026 by Dezan Shira & Associates.
2026 Vietnam Public Holiday Schedule: Vietnam Culture Day Added as New Public Holiday
November 24 has been officially designated as Vietnam Culture Day and recognized as an annual public holiday.
Transfer Pricing in Cambodia: What Foreign Investors Need to Get Right Before Revenue Scales
Foreign investors in Cambodia should align transfer pricing with real operations early to reduce audit friction and avoid repatriation delays as revenue grows.
Middle East Tech 2026: 5 Non-AI Trends Shaping Regional Business
In 2026, Middle East investment in tech is amplifying beyond AI to sectors such as biotechnology, quantum computing and nuclear energy.
Vietnam E-Commerce Growth: Key Findings from the 2025 E-Business Index
The 2025 E-Business Index shows how Vietnam e-commerce growth is reshaping opportunities, while regional digital gaps remain a key challenge.
Strategic Manufacturing Site Selection: Northern vs. Southern Vietnam
Vietnam’s north–south manufacturing divide explained through logistics, labor, risk, and irreversibility to support site selection decisions.
How Foreign-Owned Companies Can Use Loss Carryforwards and Group Relief in Malaysia
Foreign investors evaluating Malaysia should understand how loss carryforwards and group relief affect structuring, cash flow, and returns.
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