Dezan Shira & Associates

We are excited to announce that our “Doing Business in Asia” websites has surpassed 1 million visits! 🎉🎉🎉 We thank all our users in business communities around the world for trusting us as your go-to resource for navigating Asia’s dynamic markets. If you’ve used our portal, we’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for additional content. For everyone else that may be exploring doing business in Asia, check out our 6 free Doing Business portals. Each country-focused portal provides vital economic, geographic, and regulatory insights for investors, managers, and expats aiming to succeed in new Asian markets. Explore a wealth of searchable topics, spotlight articles, news updates, factsheets, tools, and multimedia resources via our Doing Business in Asia portals: 🇨🇳 China: https://lnkd.in/g_ATksn7 🇮🇳 India: https://lnkd.in/geGi8Udu 🇻🇳 Vietnam: https://lnkd.in/dsmKvyZa 🇮🇩 Indonesia: https://lnkd.in/gmucwZGi 🇸🇬 Singapore: https://lnkd.in/g92M3JaY 🇭🇰 Hong Kong: https://lnkd.in/g3cB388c #DezanShira #BusinessInsights #AsiaBusiness #AsiaEconomy #InternationalBusiness #BusinessGuidance #DoingBusiness #DoingBusinessInAsia

🎄❄️𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝗼𝘆, 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿❄️🎄 This festive season, we want to express our heartfelt thanks to the clients, partners, and colleagues who have made 2024 a truly memorable year. Your support and collaboration have fueled our passion and inspired our growth every step of the way. As we look ahead to 2025, we are excited to continue building meaningful connections and achieving new milestones together. We wish you a holiday season filled with peace, warmth, and treasured moments with loved ones. May the New Year bring new opportunities, growth, and prosperity. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Dezan Shira & Associates! #DezanShira #Christmas #Christmas2024 #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #FestiveSeason

𝗗𝗲𝘇𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗮 & 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺-𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 On November 21, 2024, Marco Förster, ASEAN Director at Dezan Shira & Associates, was invited to provide a briefing to H.E. Olivier ZEHNDER, Swiss Ambassador to ASEAN, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste, at the Ambassador’s residence in Jakarta. The event convened government and business representatives to discuss Indonesia's manufacturing policies and their regional impact. The discussion focused on Indonesia's emergence as a manufacturing hub, addressing key challenges in foreign investment attraction and the current underutilization of the EFTA-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Participants explored opportunities to enhance collaboration between Swiss and Indonesian stakeholders through increased CEPA adoption. We extend our appreciation to the Swiss Business Hub Southeast Asia + Pacific ASEAN/Indonesia for organizing this strategic dialogue. 📰 More details:https://ow.ly/S86k50UuGvk 🤝 Contact us for insights into Indonesia’s manufacturing sector and regional strategies: https://ow.ly/Is7T50UuGvj 📚 Explore our Doing Business Guide in Indonesia: https://ow.ly/MOcR50UuGvm #DezanShira #EFTAIndonesia #CEPA #ForeignInvestment #ASEAN #Indonesia #RegionalStrategies #ManufacturingHub

𝗗𝗲𝘇𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗮 & 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗶 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 On December 12, 2024, business students from the Texas McCombs School of Business participated in a discussion on Vietnam's business climate. Hosted by AmCham Hanoi at the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake, the session featured Dan Martin, International Business Advisor at Dezan Shira & Associates, alongside Matt Kantrud, Managing Director of Polaris Inc. Vietnam, and Filip Graovac, Deputy Country Representative at The Asia Foundation. The discussion highlighted Vietnam's opportunities, challenges, and life in one of Asia's fastest-growing markets. Students gained practical insights into market entry strategies, regulatory environment, and cultural considerations for doing business in Vietnam. As part of AmCham Hanoi's external relations program, this engagement provided students with valuable perspectives on Vietnam's economy and its appeal to foreign businesses while fostering connections with future leaders. 📰 Access the full article here: https://ow.ly/tnl050UtUao 📚 For more information about doing business in Vietnam, please visit: https://ow.ly/H8Fk50UtUan 🤝Contact our colleagues from the North America Desk: https://ow.ly/2PgJ50UtUam #DezanShira #BusinessInVietnam #VietnamEconomy #InternationalBusiness #VietnamOpportunities #VietnamMarket

Planning to work in India? Here is what you need to know as expatriates. India has emerged as a prime destination for expatriates, driven by growing infrastructure, high demand for skilled talent, and rapidly expanding industries. While the workplace culture embraces global practices, expatriates are required to understand the local labor laws and how to navigate traditional organizational hierarchies. Important considerations include residence-based taxation and international Social Security Agreements that facilitate cross-border employment benefits. India Briefing's Deputy Managing Editor, Melissa Cyrill (PhD), examines how professionals can achieve success in India's evolving job market in this article : https://ow.ly/NI7c50Utj6e 📚 More insights on Doing Business in India: https://ow.ly/wwe850Utj6f #DezanShira #AsiaBriefing #IndiaBriefing #JobMarket #ExpatInIndia #SkilledLabor #InfrastructureDevelopment #WorkInIndia

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘄! As supply chains diversify globally, Vietnam has emerged as a key logistics hub thanks to its strategic location, expanding infrastructure, and supportive government initiatives. This issue explores Vietnam’s logistics transformation, including infrastructure development, digitalization, and sustainability efforts. We also examine the evolving tax and regulatory landscape, offering insights to help investors navigate market entry, business models, and compliance considerations to seize opportunities in this dynamic sector. This report serves as a valuable resource for investors seeking to navigate the complexities of Vietnam’s logistics market. 📌 Download here: https://ow.ly/v1uj50Usljy #DezanShira #VietnamBriefing #VietnamLogistics #SupplyChainManagement #LogisticsHub #InfrastructureDevelopment #DigitalTransformation #SustainableLogistics #MarketEntry #InvestmentOpportunities #VietnamEconomy #VietnamBusiness

𝗜𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘂 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 – 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮” 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮 On December 3, 2024, Ines Liu, Head of the Dezan Shira & Associates Australian Desk, attended the Women Leaders – Driving Business with China Forum, organized by Australia China Business Council (ACBC Victoria) and Global Victoria and hosted at Government House by Her Excellency, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria. The forum brought together 100 female leaders to discuss strategies for engaging with the Chinese market. Her Excellency highlighted the enduring importance of Victoria-China trade relationships, while a panel discussion explored key success factors such as cultural understanding, strategic planning, and leveraging local networks. This event follows the Women in Export to China Roundtable on August 7, where Ines Liu shared practical advice for Australian businesses expanding into China. As a proud ACBC member, we remain committed to supporting Australian companies in navigating opportunities in the Chinese market. 📰 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gyQFpaUT 🤝 Connect with Ines Liu: https://lnkd.in/gv7sbs83 #DezanShira #WomenLeaders #ChinaBusiness #WomenInBusiness #BusinessNetworking #StrategicPlanning #ExportToChina Virginia Birrell

𝗗𝗲𝘇𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗮 & 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗶 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗵 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 On December 6, 2024, Dezan Shira & Associates’ Head of Business Intelligence, Pritesh Samuel, and ASEAN Director, Marco Förster, met with Dr. Vipra Pandey, the new Consul General of India in Ho Chi Minh City. The meeting focused on enhancing India-Vietnam business ties and exploring collaboration opportunities. Discussions covered direct flights between the two countries, increased business delegations, and strategies for improving investor outreach and regulatory knowledge. Samuel and Förster shared Dezan Shira’s expertise in supporting cross-border investments and market entry. This meeting highlights the growing importance of India and Vietnam in the global supply chain and their commitment to fostering economic cooperation. Dezan Shira & Associates remains dedicated to empowering businesses across these dynamic markets. 📰 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gzschCFD #DezanShira #IndiaVietnamRelations #CrossBorderInvestment #ASEANBusiness #InternationalBusiness #MarketEntry #SupplyChain #EconomicCooperation

Are you ready for China’s evolving regulatory landscape in 2024-2025? As 2024-2025 approaches, adapting to China’s evolving regulations is crucial for foreign investors. Updates to corporate laws and tax compliance, such as simplified reporting for foreign-invested enterprises, require proactive planning. Stricter rules, like transfer pricing and tax disclosures, underscore the need for compliance and risk management. Join our Tax Partner Hannah Feng, and Audit Director Daisy Huang, as they discuss audit preparation, tax reviews, and key regulatory changes to help businesses navigate year-end compliance and prepare for 2025. Key points: ✔️Pre-audit preparation and year-end tax review ✔️Annual audit and compliance requirements and timeframe ✔️Annual tax reconciliation and Related Party Transactions (RPT) reporting ✔️Annual Transfer Pricing (TP) documentation ✔️2024 China's Regulatory Environment updates, Important Policies Review and the Impact on Business ✔️Key concerns for year-end closing and financial audit 📌 For more details of the webinar and registration, please visit: https://ow.ly/BO9r50UpNNL #DezanShira #ChinaRegulations #ForeignInvestment #TaxCompliance #AuditPreparation #CorporateLaw #TransferPricing #TaxReview #FinancialAudit

𝗜𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘂 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀 On November 26, 2024, Ines Liu, Senior Manager of International Business Advisory and Head of the Dezan Shira & Associates Australian Desk, joined a live studio discussion by the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group). The session explored opportunities and strategic entry pathways for Australian businesses in China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The discussion was structured into three segments, each spotlighting the unique opportunities and challenges within the highlighted markets. Ines began with discussion about the revitalized Australia-China relationship, highlighting tariff removals and opportunities in China’s silver economy. On the other hand, she emphasized Vietnam’s rapid growth, global supply chain integration, and favorable business environment. Ines also mentioned Indonesia’s immense potential and strategic entry approaches. The session offered actionable insights for Australian businesses to navigate these dynamic Asian markets. Our thanks to Shirley Ng and the Australian Industry Group for organizing this insightful session. The recording is available on demand via the company website. 📰 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6FpXNsc 🎞️ Watch the full recording of the LIVE session: https://lnkd.in/e4JfYKJp 🤝 Connect with Ines Liu: https://lnkd.in/gv7sbs83 #DezanShira #InternationalBusiness #BusinessInAsia #AustraliaChinaRelations #VietnamBusiness #BusinessAdvisory #GlobalSupplyChain #MarketEntryStrategies