News Across Asia

Business Environment in South China: The Small Business Point of View

In his op-ed, Guilherme Campos looks into the concerns of small businesses in South China and signs that things will be better in the near future.

How Middle Eastern Investors Can Access The Halal Consumer Market in Malaysia

No Change In US Partisanship Towards China After Mid-Term Election Results - But China Market Opportunities For US Investors Continue To Grow

There is unlikely to be any change in the United States political attitude towards China following the US Mid-Term elections, although business interest can be expected to remain high. Our views on the ground in both China, where we have had offices since 1992, and the United States, where we have representation and service hundreds of US investors into China and Asia, dictate the results of the US Mid-Term elections are unlikely to introduce any sea-change in US-China relations - except for investment. We examine the situation from both sides of the coin: Politics and Business.

German Trade with Singapore: An Overview

More than 2,000 German companies are active in Singapore. They utilize the city-state as a regional base for expansion into Southeast Asia and beyond.

India Mulls Changes to its Capital Gains Tax Regime

Amendments are being proposed to India's capital gains tax regime to make it simpler and streamlined.

A Quick Guide to Accounting and Audit in China 2023 – New Publication from China Briefing

In A Quick Guide to Accounting and Audit in China 2023, we walk foreign businesses through the annual audit and compliance process in China from start to finish.

Vietnamese Garment Makers Hit Snag: Omen or Opportunity?

Orders are down and jobs have been lost but there may be a silver lining to the recent garment sector turmoil.

Indonesia Preparing Incentives to Woo Investors for New Capital City

Indonesia is preparing incentives to attract foreign investments to support building its ambitious new capital city, Nusantara.

Small Business Loans are Helping Women Entrepreneurs in India

Several Business Loan without collateral are being given out by various NBFCs with affordable interest rates and flexible repayment models.

How to Obtain Halal Certification in Malaysia

Foreign companies looking to obtain a Halal certification in Malaysia must apply to the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). JAKIM will then conduct an on-site inspection of the applicant’s premises.

China’s Biopharma Industry: Market Prospects, Investment Paths

We discuss the market size, growth drivers, and global competition facing China’s biopharma industry and suggest potential investment paths.

India’s Tax Authority Considers Common Income Tax Return, to Include Crypto Assets Declaration

India has released a draft common income tax return (ITR) that will merge various existing ITR forms and emphasizes comprehensive disclosure of income and assets.