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China’s Economy Report Card for 2024: GDP, Trade, FDI

2025-01-20
China’s economic performance in 2024 saw a return to steady growth, achieving a 5 percent GDP expansion in line with the government’s target, as per the official data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on January 17, 2025. This outcome was largely bolstered by stimulus measures that helped drive a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter recovery. While the country’s economy faced challenges such as declining population numbers and sluggish consumer demand, there were signs of optimism across key sectors, including industrial output and digital economy growth.
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HCMC Metro Planning and Transit-Oriented Development: Opportunities for Foreign Investment

01/21/2025

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is actively tackling the challenges of traffic congestion, which is worsening alongside the rapid urbanization of the city. HCMC metro planning is thus considered necessary for sustainable urban development and offers lucrative opportunities for private investors and developers.

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India-U.S. Trade & Investment Flows: From Trump 1.0 to Biden

01/20/2025

India and the United States share a strong and evolving trade partnership, marked by significant growth in exports and imports. The U.S. is a key market for Indian goods and services, while India is an increasingly important destination for American products. Despite occasional fluctuations, the trade relationship remains resilient, driven by complementary economic interests and shared strategic goals.

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Audit and Compliance in Malaysia: What’s New for 2025

01/20/2025

All companies incorporated in Malaysia must have their accounts audited by a Ministry of Finance-approved auditor as mandated by the Companies Act of 2016. These companies are required to, under the Companies Act, keep their accounting books up to date.

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Chinese Investment in the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD)

01/21/2025

Chinese investment in the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) has been significant under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Promoted industries in KEZAD include equipment manufacturing, fine chemical engineering, renewables, and metal processing, and support Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification on the one hand, while facilitating the international growth of Chinese companies on the other.

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US-China Relations in the Trump 2.0 Era: A Timeline

01/21/2025

On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. His return to the White House signals a shift in US-China relations. Building on the aggressive stance of his first term, Trump 2.0 is expected to challenge China with a more transactional and unpredictable approach.

Vietnam Briefing

Commuting During Tet: Strategies for Businesses in Vietnam

01/20/2025

As the Vietnam Lunar New Year (Tet) approaches, traffic congestion in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is intensifying, posing significant challenges for commuters. To mitigate the impact of these gridlocks on operations, businesses in these cities are encouraged to implement effective strategies while local authorities continue their efforts to address the issue.

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Indonesia’s Coretax System: Transforming Tax Administration in 2025

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China Proposes Price Advantage for 'Made in China' Products: Implications for Businesses and Investors

01/22/2025

China has proposed a 20 percent price advantage for “made in China” products in government procurement. This new draft policy is deemed as the government’s recent effort for boosting competitiveness of domestic industrial products and preventing foreign businesses from reshoring from China.  

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India-U.S. Trade & Investment Flows: From Trump 1.0 to Biden

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With Tet approaching, businesses in Vietnam are urged to adopt strategies to navigate severe traffic congestion in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as authorities work to alleviate gridlocks.

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Chinese Investment in the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD)

01/21/2025

Chinese investment in the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) has been significant under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Promoted industries in KEZAD include equipment manufacturing, fine chemical engineering, and metal processing, and support Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification.

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