News Across Asia - Page 133

Vietnam Briefing

Thai Nguyen’s Development Master Plan for 2021 to 2030

01/31/2024

Thai Nguyen has become a hive of manufacturing in recent years and is still drawing huge investments from foreign firms. In this light, the Vietnam Briefing takes a look at what key decision-makers have planned for the future of the province.

India Briefing

How Tamil Nadu's Footwear Industry is Competing with Southeast Asian Markets

01/31/2024

The footwear industry in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu is getting ready to compete with SEA markets and neighbors like Bangladesh. Since announcing its Footwear and Leather Products Policy 2022, the state has attracted several manufacturing investment proposals, including from vendors to major market players like Adidas, Nike, and Crocs.

Middle East Briefing

eSports Sector on the Rise in the Middle East: Outlook, Major Players, and Prospects

01/31/2024

As the eSports sector thrives in the Middle East, we delve into the region's burgeoning gaming culture, governmental initiatives, standout players, and promising future.

China Briefing

China's Social Security System: An Explainer

01/31/2024

Companies based in China need to understand its complex social security system to stay compliant and maintain strong relations with employees. We address some frequently asked questions.

ASEAN Briefing

New Work Permit Rules for Foreign Employees in Cambodia

01/30/2024

Cambodia’s Ministry of Labor Notification No. 110/23 clarifies the parties that are required to apply for work permits and employment cards.

India Briefing

GIFT City's Rising Profile: Government of India Emphasizes Key Progress Ahead of Interim Budget 2024

01/30/2024

As an emerging financial services hub in India, the GIFT City IFSC at Gujarat has benefited from liberalized capital and tax rules. The GIFT City is also a major focus of the central and state governments, and will facilitate fintech innovation in India and wider access to global capital markets.

China Briefing

Embracing Sustainability: How Businesses Can Contribute to the 'Beautiful China' Initiative

01/30/2024

The “Beautiful China” initiative covers diverse business sectors, offering a wide array of investment opportunities within its framework.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Pet Food Market for US Firms

01/30/2024

The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is investing more than US$170,000 to assist US pet food producers to access the Vietnam market. In this light, we look at how this market is developing.

China Briefing

China Issues Special Measures to Ease Market Access in the Nansha District, Guangdong

01/30/2024

China has released new measures to improve market access in Nansha District, Guangdong, an emerging high-tech hub in the GBA area.

China Briefing

What to Know Before Quitting Your Job in China - Guide for Foreign Employees

01/30/2024

We explain the various procedures foreign workers need to complete before terminating employment in China.

China Briefing

Shanghai’s Lingang New Area to Trial Measures to Facilitate Cross-Border Data Transfer

01/29/2024

Lingang New Area in Shanghai will trial measures to facilitate data export, improving the business environment for companies in the area.

India Briefing

India’s 2024 Pre-Interim Budget: What Businesses and Investors Want

01/29/2024

Industry stakeholders, businesses, and investors have all shared their wish list of expectations with the government ahead of the interim budget announcement, scheduled for February 1, 2024. We discuss these expectations and explain the limited scope of the budget announcement till the next government is formed following the general elections.