News Across Asia

US 2023 Foreign Investment into China – Data Analysis on Deals, Values, M&A and Investments

Despite Washington’s negative focus towards Beijing, numerous Chinese industrial sectors are attracting significant US investments. We analyze what’s going on, and where.

Thailand Issues New Investor Visa for Eastern Economic Corridor

Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor has issued a new investor visa in a bid to boost foreign investments in targeted industries.

Investing in Cinnamon in Vietnam: Opportunities and Challenges

Vietnam is among the world’s biggest cinnamon exporters though this is mostly raw product with little value added. This could be an opportunity for foreign food processing firms to enter the market in a myriad of ways. In this article, we discuss what those ways are.

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CBIC Directs Tax Officials in India to Upload GST Tax Notice Summaries Online

CBIC directs tax officials to upload digital summaries of GST notices, per law, for compliance transparency and streamlining bureaucracy.

UAE and Philippines Look To Increase US$1.9 Billion Non-Oil Trade Via a CEPA Agreement

Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan Expand Ties As Riyadh Makes US$12 Billion Investment

Malaysia’s Economic Corridors: A Guide for Foreign Investors – Latest Issue of ASEAN Briefing Magazine

In this ASEAN Briefing issue, we outline Malaysia's economic corridors, delve into investor incentives, and highlight promising sectors for investment within these corridors.

The New Frontier: Southeast Asia's Emerging Space Role

The increasing deployment of satellites and other payloads into orbit by ASEAN countries opens numerous avenues for foreign investment in the space sector.

India’s Outlook for 2024-25: Key Growth Areas and Investment Prospects

We discuss India's economic outlook for 2024-25 and promising sectors for foreign investment as the country enters a general election year.

Vietnam's Public Holidays in 2024

Vietnam Briefing outlines Vietnam’s official public holidays in 2024. Businesses should take note of the holiday schedule and plan accordingly.

New Version of Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card to be Issued in China Starting December 1, 2023

China's National Immigration Administration unveiled an upgraded Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card, effective from December 1, 2023, with design improvements and enhanced functionality. We explain the key changes in the new Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card and benefits for applicants.