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ASEAN Briefing

Malaysia’s Revised Residency Program: Tackling Cost Concerns

03/06/2024

Malaysia’s government revised its residency program, the Malaysia My Second Home program, and eased the requirements by which foreigners are eligible for the residency permit.

India Briefing

Risks for US Businesses in Emerging Asian Markets in 2024

03/06/2024

In this op-ed, we discuss factors affecting US business operations in key emerging Asian markets in 2024, including regional elections, geopolitics, supply chain shifts, currency stability, and climate risks.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Housing Law: Draft Decree Guidelines on Foreign Property Ownership

03/06/2024

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has released a draft decree to guide the implementation of the country’s amended Housing Law, which will come into force on January 1, 2025.

Middle East Briefing

South Korea’s H2O Hospitality Establishes Regional HQ in Abu Dhabi

03/06/2024

South Korea's H2O Hospitality (H2O) has set up its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO).

China Briefing

China Sets 2024 GDP Growth Target at "Around 5%": Key Highlights from the Two Sessions

03/05/2024

China has released the 2024 Government Work Report, the most important policy document of the year, setting a broad range of economic and development tasks.

India Briefing

India's Stock Market Expected to Reach US$10 Trillion Market Value by 2030

03/05/2024

India's growing market capitalization, reaching US$4,574.606 billion in January 2024, signals its emergence as a top destination for global investments.

ASEAN Briefing

Unlocking ESG Reporting Requirements in Singapore – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

03/04/2024

The latest ASEAN Briefing Magazine, titled “Unlocking ESG Reporting Requirements in Singapore”, is out now for free download.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Digital Infrastructure Master Plan to 2030: Roadmap to a High-Tech Future

03/04/2024

Investors seeking to capitalize on Vietnam’s expanding digital infrastructure are advised to align their products and services with the Master Plan, and likely benefit from government support.

China Briefing

China’s “24 Measures” to Attract Foreign Investment: Progress Report

03/04/2024

Six months after China announced 24 measures to optimize the foreign investment environment in the country, we discuss the progress made.

India Briefing

Outlook for Sovereign Wealth Fund Investments in India

03/04/2024

India is becoming a major investment destination for sovereign wealth funds. We discuss key players and which sectors are benefiting in India in 2024.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia Registers New Heights on the 2023 Global Retail Development Index

03/04/2024

Saudi Arabia ranked the third position on the 2023 Global Retail Development Index. We discuss factors underpinning this impressive performance.

ASEAN Briefing

Applying ESG Metrics for Sustainability Reports in Singapore

03/01/2024

Singapore's SGX recommends a set of 27 core ESG metrics for sustainability reporting, which are subject to periodic review and revision to stay aligned with evolving international reporting standards.