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India Streamlines Business Visa Approval for Chinese Professionals to 4 Weeks
India has eased business visa procedures for Chinese professionals, reducing processing times to under four weeks. The move indicates a strategic recalibration by India to support its manufacturing growth and stabilize cross-border supply chains.
Vietnam’s E-Commerce Law 2025: Key Provisions and Business Implications
Effective July 1, 2026, Vietnam’s E-Commerce Law will regulate all activities of domestic and foreign entities on e-commerce platforms.
Vietnam’s New VAT Law in 2026: Key Compliance Guidance
We review the latest updates to Vietnam's Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law, aimed at supporting business recovery after the typhoon season and resolving the current bottleneck in VAT refunds.
Vietnam Amends Personal Income Tax Law: Key Highlights and Business Implications
Vietnam’s National Assembly approves the amended Law on Personal Income Tax, aiming to broaden the tax base while lowering inequality.
India Expands Small Company Definition, Easing Compliance for Businesses
India has increased the financial thresholds for classifying a small company under the Companies Act, 2013, reducing compliance burdens for expanding businesses and widening access to simplified reporting and audit exemptions for companies.
Vietnam’s New Logistics Service Strategy: Market Reality and Investment Opportunities
Vietnam is accelerating the development of logistics services with a new national strategy to modernize infrastructure, increase efficiency, and boost competitiveness in global trade.
Should Intercompany Fees in Indonesia Be Classified as Services, Royalties, or Cost Recharges?
Indonesia’s rules on classifying intercompany fees as services, royalties, or cost recharges shape withholding, VAT, and audit exposure for foreign companies.
UAE’s Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT): 2025 Updated Guidance
The UAE’s 2025 updated guidance on the DMTT confirms a 15 percent minimum effective tax rate for large MNEs, starting January 2025.
UAE Real Estate Taxation: Key Corporate Tax Rules and Investor Implications
The UAE Corporate Tax regime now draws a clear line between exempt real estate investment and taxable real estate business activities. Resident and non-resident investors must assess their structures, documentation, and activity levels to ensure compliance while preserving the UAE’s longstanding tax advantages for passive property ownership.
China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker
In the 2024-25 China Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Tracker, China Briefing offers up-to-date data and insights on China’s outbound investment developments and trends. Data is as of November 2025.
Thailand Introduces Digital Work Permit System for Foreign Employers
Thailand’s digital work permit system streamlines hiring for foreign employers with faster processing and a unified online application workflow.
How Business Intelligence Identifies Hidden Supply Chain Risks in Indonesia’s Tier-1 and Tier-2 Regions
Foreign investors can assess hidden supply chain risks in Indonesia’s Tier-1 and Tier-2 regions using localized business intelligence.
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