News Across Asia

An Introduction to Doing Business in Hong Kong 2023 – New Publication from China Briefing

This publication, updated in April 2023, is designed to introduce the fundamentals of doing business in Hong Kong. This guide covers corporate establishment, tax and audit, HR and payroll, and cybersecurity and data protection.

Understanding Franchise Agreements in Vietnam

Franchising is an avenue many businesses have used as an entry strategy in Vietnam. Here's what firms that wish to pursue this option should know.

Singapore and India Link Real Time Retail Payment Systems

Singapore and India have launched a real time payment mechanism (UPI-PayNow) to ease cross-border payments between the two countries.

Why Tamil Nadu is on the Radar of Global Biotech Investors in India

Tamil Nadu is gaining international exposure for its biotech sector due to its ease of doing business, investor facilitation, human capital, and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Navigating Shifting Geopolitics: India-Saudi Arabia Economic Ties in Focus

We discuss the latest trade and investment trends in the India-Saudi Arabia relationship amid changing geopolitics.

New Facilitated Pick-up (Duty-Free) Policy in Effect in Chinese Province of Hainan

Hainan has announced two new ways to collect offshore duty-free items starting April 1, 2023 - with associated tax benefits.

VAT Reduction in Vietnam from 10 to 8 Percent Expected After Government Approval

The Vietnamese government has proposed a reduction in VAT tax to address the current economic challenges. Here's where it's at and what it could mean for foreign firms.

Leveraging Singapore's Incentives and Schemes for Industry 4.0 Investments

We list the fiscal and non-fiscal incentives that Singapore offers to encourage the development of high-value and Industry 4.0 activities.

UAE, Cambodia Conclude Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

How Will the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Impact China Businesses?

China faces limited exposure to increased costs under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, but that could change in the long term. We discuss how that may come to be and steps that businesses should take.

UK Foreign Secretary Talks Up UK-China Trade and Investment

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has highlighted the necessity for UK businesses and economy at large to engage with China.

Labor Market Continues to Recover in Q1 2023: GSO

The General Statistics Office has released its report on labor and employment in Q1 2023. Here's what it says.