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Foreword On August 25, 2026, the Anti-Cross-Border Corruption Law of the People’s Republic of China (Draft), submitted by the National Supervisory Commission, was presented to the 24th Session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress for its first deliberation, and was published on the NPC website for public comment from August 28

India has signalled its willingness to rebuild economic relations with China. On 14 October 2026, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi that India was working to develop relations with China once again. He emphasised that renewed engagement would require fair commercial terms, continuity in

INTRODUCTION India has emerged as a significant destination for foreign investors seeking access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets, a skilled and increasingly competitive workforce, and a rapidly expanding economy. For international investors, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can provide an efficient route to establish or expand an Indian presence, acquire an existing business

Data Protection as a Transaction Risk Access to a virtual data room (VDR) is a routine stage of any M&A transaction. It allows a prospective buyer to examine the target’s corporate, financial, contractual and employment affairs and identify potential issues before proceeding with the acquisition. When a transaction involves the EU and China, however, even

Vietnam’s investment framework has materially changed under the Law on Investment No. 143/2025/QH15 (“LOI 2025”), effective from 1 March 2026. The most important practical change for foreign investors is that, where market‑access conditions are satisfied, an investor may establish a Vietnamese economic organization and obtain its Enterprise Registration Certificate (“ERC”) before completing the procedure for

Kazakhstan is preparing a new customs framework for cross-border e-commerce. In July 2026, Kazakhstan adopted amendments introducing a separate customs regime for goods purchased through foreign online platforms. The reform forms part of a wider Eurasian Economic Union initiative and is expected to change how online purchases are declared, cleared and delivered to customers in

China’s Latin Moment Trade between China and Latin America topped 500 billion dollars for the first time in 2024, and the momentum has only built since, with two way trade climbing close to 20 percent year over year at the start of 2026. In May 2025, China pledged a fresh credit line worth roughly nine

Overview Central Asia has become an increasingly attractive market for foreign manufacturers, suppliers and service providers entering into cross-border commercial transactions. However, signing a contract is only part of the process. The goods must still be delivered, invoices must be paid, and, if a dispute arises, the contract must be capable of effective enforcement rather

Driven by supply chain diversification and favorable trade agreements, Chinese FDI in Vietnam continues to surge. However, navigating this growth requires adapting to Vietnam’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, including the newly enacted Investment Law and corporate tax updates. This article outlines essential legal considerations for Chinese investors—covering investment structuring, manufacturing setups, tax compliance, and cross-border