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Global Minimum Tax Implementation in Vietnam: Key Features of Decree 236
We outline key provisions of Vietnam's Decree No. 236/2025/ND-CP, which guides the country's global minimum tax (GMT) implementation.
How to Launch a Startup in Saudi Arabia: Navigating the Legal and Regulatory Landscape
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India-China Relations Take Center Stage at SCO Summit 2025
The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, held from August 31 to September 1, 2025, brings India-China ties into focus, with leaders signaling a cautious thaw by agreeing to resume direct flights, reopen border trade, etc.
Agency, Distribution, and Franchising in Indonesia: What Contract Terms Win
Foreign investors must balance control, tax, and compliance when structuring agency, distribution, or franchising deals in Indonesia.
New Oman Golden Visa Offers 10-Year Residency for Investors
Oman launches a 10-year golden residency for foreign investors with a reduced OMR 200,000 threshold and seven qualifying investment routes. It expands eligibility to equities, property, employment and family members.
Vietnam to Enforce Mandatory Online Investor Selection: New Bidding Policies Under Decree 225/2025
Vietnam has updated many previous rules for investor selection procedures with Decree No. 225/2025/ND-CP, which ultimately promotes greater accountability and fairness in the bidding process.
India's Beauty & Personal Care Boom in 2025: Strategic Insights for Global Investors
India’s beauty and personal care market is expected to reach nearly US$48.5 billion by 2033, driven by luxury brand expansion, natural products, digital personalization, and sustainability-focused strategies.
India's Foreign Direct Investment Tracker 2025
India recorded over US$50 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in FY 2024–25, signaling investor confidence amid regulatory reforms and sectoral liberalization. Explore key trends, top sectors, and routes for foreign investment.
Malaysia’s 2026–2030 Plan: What Investors Need to Know
Malaysia’s 2026–2030 plan channels 611bn ringgit into growth, tax reform, semiconductors, shaping key investor opportunities.
The Impact of Tariffs on Vietnamese Exports: US-Vietnam Trade Relations Under Trump 2.0
Trump’s tariffs could heavily impact Vietnamese exporters because of the large US trade surplus and previous accusations. However, Vietnam may lessen this impact with the right approach.
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