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I. Background: New Trade Frictions in 2026 Since late July 2026, EU-China economic and trade relations have entered a new round of frictions. On July 23, the EU formally approved a new round of sanctions related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Under EU Council Regulation No. 2026/1848, fourteen companies headquartered in mainland China and Hong Kong

On the afternoon of Thursday, September 3, 2026, the seminar on “Retirement Dispute Prevention and Risk Mitigation for Over-Age Employment,” jointly organized by D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel, PHC Advisory, and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC) Nanjing Chapter, was successfully held in Nanjing. The event attracted a large number of corporate representatives, HR professionals, and legal and tax

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has extended the transition period for certain revised IS 10322 Series:2026 standards applicable to LED luminaires under the Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). The earlier deadline of 2 August 2026 has been extended to 2 February 2027, giving manufacturers and BIS registration holders an additional six months to complete testing

On 26 August 2026, D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel and PHC Advisory, jointly with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in China (CCIC), hosted an exclusive CEO breakfast seminar in Guangzhou. Entitled “Navigating the AI+HR Wave: Legal Pitfalls and Compliance Overhaul Triggered by ‘AI Replacement’ Debates“, the event brought together professionals from multinational corporations, legal practices, and HR functions for an in-depth exchange

As China’s population aging deepens and the gradual delayed retirement policy is implemented, the employment landscape facing enterprises is undergoing profound changes. Recently, the Interim Provisions on Basic Rights Protection for Over‑Age Workers, jointly issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and other relevant departments, officially took effect on July 1, 2026,

A guide to the qualification requirements, financial incentives, and practical considerations for multinational companies weighing a Shenzhen headquarters On the Qianhai waterfront, close enough to see Hong Kong across the bay, a Finnish elevator maker is getting ready to switch on something it calls its China Southern Headquarters. Kone’s decision to plant a regional command

Vietnam has strengthened its corporate transparency framework by requiring enterprises to identify, declare, update, and retain information on their ultimate beneficial owners (“UBOs”). The regime, introduced from July 2025, has been further clarified under Decree No. 296/2026/ND-CP and reinforced by the penalty provisions of Decree No. 288/2026/ND-CP, effective from 23 July 2026. Key Compliance Requirements

Kazakhstan is entering a new stage of investment policy. The country is not only trying to attract more foreign capital, but also to make investment projects more structured, predictable and easier to support through legal and tax instruments. This is especially relevant after the adoption of the new Tax Code and the recent discussions around

2025 was the year Central Asia’s external economic map genuinely shifted — not only in the headline numbers, but also in how the region relates to its two biggest outside partners. For the first time, China became the largest trading partner of Central Asia as a region. Trade in goods between China and the five

Artificial intelligence is reshaping human resource management at an unprecedented pace—from resume screening and performance evaluation to intelligent interviewing and workforce planning. Yet this technological sprint brings legal complexities: Where lies the boundary of algorithmic bias? How do we establish accountability for AI-driven decisions? As the debate over “AI replacing humans” moves from science fiction