China Outbound, 境外直接投资 Archives

Dubai's New Licensing Law for Contractors From 2026

Jul 25, 2025 by Middle East Briefing

Dubai’s new licensing law for contractors brings compulsory registration, certification, and a compliance-linked classification system.

Understanding Investment Licensing in Vietnam: IRC, ERC, and Beyond

Jul 23, 2025 by ASEAN Briefing

Understand Vietnam’s IRC and ERC process, licensing timelines, and compliance rules for foreign investors entering key sectors.

Singapore’s New Medical Insurance Rules for Foreign Workers Are Now in Effect

Jul 22, 2025 by ASEAN Briefing

Singapore’s new insurance rules for foreign workers took effect July 1, 2025. Learn how premiums and coverage have changed.

Choosing a Company Name in India: Legal and Strategic Insight

Jul 18, 2025 by India Briefing

Learn how to reserve and register a company name in India through RUN and SPICe+ services. Understand naming rules, approval criteria, and step-by-step guidance under MCA regulations.

Vietnam Enterprise Law: Key Amendments in 2025

Jul 17, 2025 by Vietnam Briefing

The Amended Law on Enterprises 2025 introduces various regulatory reforms aimed at transparency, strengthening corporate governance, and ensuring Vietnam’s legal framework aligns with global anti-money laundering standards.

UAE Corporate Tax Filing 2025: Key Compliance Steps for Audit and Transfer Pricing Readiness

Jul 16, 2025 by Middle East Briefing

UAE businesses must complete audits, transfer pricing adjustments, and disclosures by September 30, 2025, to ensure Corporate Tax compliance.

Apple’s Contract Manufacturers and Component Suppliers in India

Jul 15, 2025 by India Briefing

Apple is reportedly planning to expand its partnership with Tata Group to manage iPhone and MacBook repairs in India. We note major contract manufacturers of Apple products in India and list their locations and investment scope.

Beyond Call Centers: The Rise of High-Value IT-BPM Services in the Philippines

Jul 14, 2025 by ASEAN Briefing

Finance, legal, IT, and analytics are driving the Philippines’ shift beyond call centers into high-value IT-BPM services for investors.

Ho Chi Minh City’s New Master Plan: Six Urban Zones, One Mega-City Vision

Jul 11, 2025 by Vietnam Briefing

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), the economic heart of Vietnam and the primary business hub of the southern region, is entering a new development phase with a revised master plan that introduces six functional urban zones.

Vietnam’s Economic Performance in H1 2025: Inflation, Trade, FDI, and Business Trends

Jul 10, 2025 by Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s economy posted 7.52 percent growth in the first half of 2025, driven by services and manufacturing, despite global trade tensions and US tariffs.