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Company Director KYC Simplified: India Moves to Three-Year Filing from March 31, 2026
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has streamlined director KYC requirements under the Companies Act, 2013, replacing annual filings with a three-yearly KYC cycle. The latest regulatory norms will come into effect from March 31, 2026.
Opportunities in the UAE and Saudi Arabia's Technology Markets
Driven by state-led digital agendas, the UAE and Saudi Arabia are emerging as the Gulf’s most dynamic technology markets.
Evaluating Indonesia’s Middle-Class Growth Using Business Intelligence
Analyze Indonesia’s middle-class growth using business intelligence to identify where consumer demand is real, concentrated, and investable.
Singapore’s F&B Sector: Entering 2026 an Entry Decision for Foreign Investors
Is Singapore’s F&B sector still worth entering in 2026? A data-driven assessment for foreign investors.
India’s Transfer Pricing Landscape in 2025: Key Updates and Strategic Implications for Multinationals
Explore India’s latest transfer pricing reforms, including the new multi-year arm's length pricing (ALP) option, expanded safe harbors, advance pricing agreement (APA) developments, and what they mean for AY 2026-27 planning.
Understanding Vietnam’s Amended Investment Law: Key Changes for Businesses
Effective March 1, 2026, Vietnam's amended Investment Law is set to overhaul the investment management regime, creating easier entry for foreign investors.
Comprehensive Evaluation during Budget Review: A Practical Case Study
A professional budget evaluation is far more than checking numbers—it is a strategic assessment from assumptions to risks. This article provides a structured framework for reviewing investment requests to ensure resources are allocated wisely.
Formalizing Artificial Intelligence Governance: Vietnam’s First AI Law
Effective March 1, 2026, Vietnam AI Law introduces one of the world’s first comprehensive AI regulatory frameworks, outlining risk-based classifications, compliance requirements, innovation incentives, and strategic opportunities for businesses.
GCC Financial Crime and Cybersecurity Risks: Regulatory Responses
Financial crimes and cybersecurity risks are rising across the GCC as digital transformation surfaces across key sectors. Regulators are responding with tighter oversight and stronger cybersecurity and financial crime compliance requirements.
Should Foreign Companies in Indonesia Appoint Local Directors for Governance or Compliance Only?
Foreign companies in Indonesia must assess when local directors should hold real authority and how governance choices affect risk and control.
An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2026 – New Publication Out
“An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2026”, the latest publication from Vietnam Briefing and supported by Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available for free download through the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
Unlock Your Retail Growth for Vietnam's 2026 Holiday Season
The holiday season is a critical period for Vietnam’s retail sector, with Tet alone accounting for roughly 20 percent of annual FMCG revenue.
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