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Dholera SIR, Gujarat: Key Information for Foreign Investors in India

Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) is a planned upcoming greenfield smart city located near Ahmedabad in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Explainer: Countervailing and Antidumping Duties in Vietnam

With FTAs proliferating around the world, the use of non-tariff barriers is on the rise. Here’s what that means for foreign firms in Vietnam.

What to Expect from China's 2023 Two Sessions and Government Work Report

With the 2023 Two Sessions starting this weekend, we discuss possible outcomes for the economy, industry, regional policy, and foreign investment.

UAE Reaches Global Top Ten In ‘Soft Power’ – Report

India’s GDP for FY 2022-23 Projected at 7%: Second Advance Estimates

Such advance estimates helps the government decide on budget allocation and give policymakers more information on the expected trajectory of the economy in the upcoming year.

Singapore Budget 2023: Impact for Employees

Singapore’s 2023 budget provides an array of support for local employees. This includes co-funding worker wages and encouraging the reskilling of employees.

Vietnam E-Commerce: Stable in Face of Global Slowdown

Globally, e-commerce is facing a recession, but Vietnam appears well placed to weather the storm. Here’s why.

How China Intends to Reduce the Cost of Government Tender Bidding Transactions

China is reforming the government tender process and intends to lower the cost of bidding, which will also facilitate more SME involvement.

Vietnam’s Competition Law: Notes for M&A Transactions

Here’s what foreign firms should pay attention to when it comes to Vietnam’s Competition Law and M&A transactions.

The New UAE ID Card: Registration Form And QR Code Applications — An Explainer

Indonesia's Breakthrough Year for Foreign Investment in 2022

Indonesia received some US$43 billion in foreign investment in 2022, the highest in the country’s history.

Investing in China’s Meat Industry: Trends and Opportunities

China is the world's largest consumer of meat. We look at the competition, structure, product diversification, and latest trends in China's meat market.