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Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) performance in the first half of 2026 confirms the country’s position as one of Asia’s most sought-after investment destinations. According to Vietnam’s National Statistics Office (NSO), total registered， FDI, combining new capital, expansion of existing projects, and capital contributions or share purchases, reached US$34.65 billion by 30 June 2026, up

Ethiopia is increasingly attracting international investors seeking long-term growth opportunities in Africa. With a large domestic market, a strategic position in the Horn of Africa, a young population and an ongoing reform agenda aimed at opening previously restricted sectors, the country offers significant potential for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. At the

Introduction Starting from July 1, 2026, the Interim Provisions on the Protection of Basic Rights and Interests of Workers Beyond Statutory Retirement Age (the “Interim Provisions”) will officially come into effect. Jointly issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the National Health Commission, the Ministry of Emergency Management, the State Taxation Administration,

When the century‑old floral monogram of a French luxury giant meets the rapid expansion of a Chinese new‑style tea brand, the boundaries of trademark protection and the standard for cross‑category confusion become the core issues in this multi‑million-dollar dispute. On July 2, 2026, the Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court issued a first-instance judgment ordering Shenzhen Molly

INTRODUCTION Ethiopia stands at a crossroads. With a population exceeding 135 million, a strategic location in the Horn of Africa, and a government committed to economic liberalisation, it has become one of the most talked‑about frontier markets for foreign direct investment. Italian and Chinese investors, in particular, have shown strong interest—Italy with its historical ties

With Legislative Decree No. 96/2026 (the “Pay Transparency Decree”), effective as of 7 June 2026, Italy has implemented Directive (EU) 2023/970 on pay transparency, introducing a new framework of obligations aimed at strengthening the principle of equal pay between men and women for the same work or work of equal value. The Pay Transparency Decree

On 6 June 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Home Affairs (“HCMC DOHA”) issued Official Letter No. 10165/SNV-VLATLĐ (“OL No. 10165”), providing guidance on the submission of the occupational accident report for the first half of 2026. OL No. 10165 reiterates the reporting obligations applicable to employers headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City

The UAE attracts over 30 billion dollars in annual FDI. For institutional investors and multinational corporations, properly structuring an M&A deal here is not a detail—it is the difference between creating and destroying value. The mergers and acquisitions market in the United Arab Emirates underwent a transformation between 2021 and 2025, evolving from a peripheral

As Vietnam continues its ascent as a leading destination for foreign direct investment, questions surrounding infrastructure and logistics have come to occupy a central place in the decision-making calculus of multinational firms. While the country offers notable advantages, competitive labor, political stability, and an expanding network of trade agreements, its infrastructure capacity has not always