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Shareholder Agreements in Singapore for Foreign Investors: Control, Exit Rights, and Protection
Learn how shareholder agreements in Singapore help foreign investors manage control, funding risk, and exit planning in joint venture structures.
A Guide to Global Minimum Tax in Hong Kong – Understanding the Rules for MNEs (Part I)
Hong Kong has enacted its version of the OECD’s global minimum tax, reshaping compliance requirements for large multinational groups operating in or through the city. With the rules now in force, affected businesses must prepare for new reporting and top-up tax obligations.
Vietnam’s Industrial Boom Has Outgrown the “One-Location” Investment Playbook
Vietnam’s manufacturing is increasingly regional – compare the north, central, and south to refine your 2026 investment strategy.
Investing in Sriperumbudur: Tamil Nadu's High-Value Manufacturing Corridor
Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu is one of India’s most strategic high-value corridors, propelled by electronics production and a strong global OEM presence, including Foxconn. The region offers a scalable and de-risked platform for investment in India through 2026.
How to Add or Amend Business Activities After Incorporation in the Philippines
Foreign investors adding activities in the Philippines must review 60 percent ownership caps, US$200,000 capital rules, and tax impact before amendment.
India's Component Warehousing Safe Harbor: A Competitive Tax Proposition for Global Manufacturers
India’s Budget 2026-27 introduces a 2 percent safe harbor for bonded component warehousing and a five-year tax exemption for non-resident suppliers, offering transfer pricing certainty and strengthening India’s role in global manufacturing supply chains.
How Indonesia’s PT PMA Structure Fits Foreign Ownership and Control Requirements
Foreign investors can use a PT PMA to secure ownership control capital structure and profit repatriation in Indonesia.
ESG Considerations in the UAE: What Businesses Need to Know
ESG has become a strategic necessity for companies in the UAE. Businesses need to integrate ESG into governance, risk management, reporting.
Qianhai Updates Support for Hong Kong and Macao Medical Institutions
Qianhai has revised its support measures for Hong Kong and Macao medical institutions, introducing enhanced fiscal incentives, clearer eligibility criteria, and stricter compliance requirements to promote long-term, high-quality healthcare development. The updated framework reinforces Qianhai’s role as a key testing ground for cross-border healthcare cooperation and foreign participation within the Greater Bay Area.
Da Nang After Merger: A New Industrial and Investment Landscape
Da Nang City is one of Vietnam’s six centrally governed cities and a designated national growth pole, playing a pivotal role in the South Central Coast and Central Highlands.
India Economic Survey 2025-26: What Global Investors Need to Know
The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights India’s economic health, driven by strong domestic demand, macroeconomic stability, and sustained policy reform momentum. The comprehensive report identifies structural reforms, services-led growth, and emerging sectors as central to India’s medium-term investment prospects.
VAT Registration and Ongoing Compliance Considerations in Vietnam
A practical look at Vietnam VAT registration, invoicing, filings, and cash flow exposure for foreign companies evaluating market entry.
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