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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.
Vietnam’s Draft E-Commerce Law 2025: Key Provisions and Business Implications
Vietnam’s Draft E-Commerce Law introduces stricter platform obligations, cross-border rules, and consumer protections, reshaping compliance for both domestic and foreign businesses.
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.
Vietnam Visa Costs: What You Need to Know
Vietnam's visa costs change regularly. Here is an updated list of Vietnam visa costs, types, and exemptions issued for 2025.
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.
Processing Payroll for Expats and Locals in India: Key Differences
Understand how payroll processing for expatriates in India differs from that of local employees, covering aspects such as tax residency, social security, reporting, and compliance.
Passport Rules in the UAE: Updates and Mobility Benefits in 2025
UAE passport rules in 2025 cover a 12-month renewal window, single-name entry restrictions, and new residency options like the Blue Visa.
India's New Income Tax Act, 2025 Notified: Key Changes and Implementation Timeline
India has formally notified the Income Tax Act, 2025, marking a major overhaul of the country’s direct tax regime. Scheduled to take effect from April 1, 2026, the new law replaces the Income-tax Act of 1961.
Export Processing Enterprises in Vietnam: Eligibility and Alternatives in 2025
Export processing zones are a popular way to reduce tax liabilities in Vietnam, however, they can be somewhat challenging to establish. This brief overview outlines the requirements and the alternatives, updated to August 2025.
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