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Da Nang After Merger: A New Industrial and Investment Landscape
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India Economic Survey 2025-26: What Global Investors Need to Know
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VAT Registration and Ongoing Compliance Considerations in Vietnam
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Common Structuring Gaps That Delay Banking or Activation in Singapore
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UAE Economy Set for 5% Growth in 2026: What It Means for Businesses and Investors
Following an estimated 5.4 percent expansion in 2025, the UAE economy is expected to grow by around 5 percent in 2026, supported by rising oil production, resilient non-oil activity, expansionary fiscal policy, and deepening trade integration.
Foreign Ownership Rules and Conditional Sector Access in Indonesia
Foreign investors entering Indonesia must assess ownership limits, conditional sector access, investment thresholds, and long-term structural risk.
How to Start a Company in India: A Practical, Compliance-First Guide
A practical, step-by-step guide to starting a company in India, covering legal structures, FDI rules, tax registrations, GST, labor laws, and key government approvals.
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.
Choosing The Appropriate Legal Entity for Foreign Investors in Thailand
Foreign investors entering Thailand must choose the right legal entity to manage ownership limits, licensing, capital requirements, and long-term exit risk.
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.
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