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Vietnam Briefing
Temu Enters Vietnam’s E-Commerce Market: Takeaways for Newcomers
11/20/2024Vietnam's e-commerce landscape witnessed the entry of Chinese e-commerce giant Temu in late 2024, drawing legal scrutiny. We discuss why authorities are paying close attention and offer strategic considerations for global online sellers and platform operators.
China Briefing
China’s Economy in October 2024: Retail Gains, Industrial Slowdown, and Exports Surge
11/20/2024China's economy in October 2024 showed mixed signals, with retail sales surging 4.8 percent and exports rising sharply, while industrial output slowed, and the property sector remained weak.
China Briefing
A Guide to Minimum Wages in China (As of November 20, 2024)
11/20/2024Inner Mongolia's new minimum wage standards will take effect on December 1, 2024, which surpasses the RMB 2,000 (US$275) mark.
China Briefing
US-China Relations in the Biden Era: A Timeline
11/20/2024Timeline tracking key developments affecting US-China bilateral trade and business engagement under the Joe Biden administration.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Public Holidays in 2025
11/19/2024In 2025, workers in Vietnam are set to benefit from extended public holiday periods compared to the 2024 schedule. Businesses must plan in advance.
India Briefing
Apple’s Contract Manufacturers and Component Suppliers in India
11/19/2024We note the major contract manufacturers of Apple products in India along with their domestic supplier network, list their locations and investment scope.
China Briefing
China Manufacturing Tracker: 2024-25
11/19/2024Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for October has now been updated.
China Briefing
China Issues New Export Control Regulations: What Businesses Need to Know?
11/19/2024China will implement new regulations on the export control of dual-use items starting December 1, 2024, aiming to enhance national security and align with international standards.
Middle East Briefing
Investing in Kuwait: Vision 2035 and Strategic Development Opportunities
11/19/2024For entities investing in Kuwait, the GCC country presents a stable, strategically connected market with an array of opportunities in the non-oil, technology, healthcare, and private sectors, facilitated by the Vision 2035 approach.
Middle East Briefing
Oman-India Free Trade Agreement Stalls Over Market Access Demands
11/19/2024The Oman-India FTA status is currently at a deadlock, with Oman seeking revisions to India's market access offer.
India Briefing
Apple’s Manufacturing Shift: Emerging Investment Opportunities in India's Electronics and Supply Chain
11/18/2024Apple and its suppliers target 32% of global iPhone production and 26% of its value in India by 2026-27. We explore the implications for foreign investment as India strengthens its electronics supply chain and seeks global value chain integration.
India Briefing
Navigating India’s Export-Import Landscape: Customs, Trading, and Industrial Clusters
11/18/2024In this edition of India Briefing Magazine, we explore India’s evolving import-export landscape, focusing on regulatory reforms, manufacturing clusters, and trade partnerships.