News Across Asia - Page 171

China Briefing

Tianjin Free Trade Zone Releases China’s First Negative List for Cross-Border Data Transfer

05/14/2024

The Tianjin Free Trade Zone has released China's first data Negative List outlining the types of data that must undergo a security review by China's cybersecurity bureau to be transferred out of China.

India Briefing

India's Trade Performance in FY 2023-24 and Strategy to Explore New Export Markets

05/14/2024

We discuss India's trade performance in FY 2023-24 and the strategy to overcome the trade deficit by penetrating new export markets for its commodities and value-added products.

Vietnam Briefing

Hanoi Attracts Over US$1 Billion in FDI in First Four Months of 2024

05/14/2024

Hanoi recorded 73 newly licensed foreign-invested projects with an accumulated foreign direct investment (FDI) intake of over US$1 billion between January and April of 2024.

Middle East Briefing

UAE and New Zealand Launched Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

05/14/2024

On May 6, 2024, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA).

ASEAN Briefing

Insights into Thailand’s Standing in the 2024 Emerging Asia Manufacturing Index

05/13/2024

The Emerging Asia Manufacturing Index 2024 report published by Dezan Shira & Associates provides insights into the factors that influence the manufacturing sector in emerging Asian countries such as Thailand.

China Briefing

China’s New Tariff Law: Consolidating and Codifying Existing Tariff Regulations

05/13/2024

China's new Tariff Law consolidates prior rules on import and export duties and codifies measures for imposing counter-tariffs on imported goods.

India Briefing

India's Construction Equipment Market to Become World's 2nd Largest by 2030

05/13/2024

An industry report from ICEMA notes that India's construction equipment market could triple in size to become world's second-largest by 2030.

Middle East Briefing

China and Saudi Arabia Collaborate on Energy Transition

05/13/2024

China and Saudi Arabia are collaborating to accelerate the energy transition towards renewable sources, marking a strategic move towards sustainability and economic diversification.

Vietnam Briefing

Applying for a Vietnam Work Permit: Guidelines for Foreigners and Employers

05/13/2024

Vietnam has amended certain provisions regarding hiring foreign workers and the issuance of work permits. We provide the details.

India Briefing

India's Top 5 Investment Destinations in 2024

05/10/2024

India Briefing lists the top five investment destinations in the country, ranked based on overall sectoral growth and industrial activities.

Middle East Briefing

Statevolt to Invest US$3.2bn and Build New Battery Cell Gigafactory in UAE

05/10/2024

Statevolt, a US-based company focused on sustainable industrialization and low carbon energy solutions, will build a new cutting-edge battery cell gigafactory in the UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK).

China Briefing

China-United Arab Emirates (UAE): Bilateral Trade and Investment Outlook

05/10/2024

China is among the UAE's top commercial partners; both benefit from booming bilateral trade and investment cooperation on major BRI projects.