News Across Asia

China’s Three-Years Action Plan to Boost the Business Environment in the Greater Bay Area

China unveiled a new Three-Year Action Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, aiming to boost financial sector openness and market access in key zones like Hengqin and Nansha.

An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam 2024 – the Latest Guide from Dezan Shira & Associates

The latest guide from Dezan Shira & Associates, titled “An Introduction to Doing Business in Vietnam in 2024”, is out now and currently available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store.

NIO's $2 Billion Funding by CYVN: Catalyzing New Narratives for China and the Middle East

Bac Ninh Master Plan for 2021 to 2030 Approved

Bac Ninh has become a hive of manufacturing in recent years and is still drawing huge investments from foreign firms. In this light, the Vietnam Briefing takes a look at what key decision-makers have planned for the future of the province.

China’s Revised Measures for the Administration and Registration of Formula Foods for Special Medical Purposes

China has unveiled a set of revised measures governing the administration and registration of formula foods for special medical purposes, effective January 1, 2024. These changes mark significant updates to the registration mechanism, responsibility system, and penalties in place.

Renewable Energy Manufacturing Potential in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia has the potential to be a global leader in renewable manufacturing while simultaneously achieving its economic growth targets.

Greater Bay Area Preferential IIT Subsidy for Foreign Talent in 2023/24

Zhuhai's application deadline is January 5, 2024. Zhaoqing will close applications on January 20, 2024. Guangzhou's application will end on February 29, 2024. Jiangmen and Zhongshan's applications are yet to start.

Saudi Mutual Fund Opens Doors to Chinese Investors for the First Time

India’s Industry and Trade Promotion Body Releases Year-End Report for 2023

DPIIT, India's trade & industry promotion body, highlights key schemes and economic milestones that facilitate the country's foreign investment climate, including support for export-oriented production, reduction of compliances, expanding the industrial base, and financing for startups and MSMEs.

Social Average Salary in China: An Explainer

In this article we explains what social average salary means, its composition, and why is it important in payroll calculation in China.

Promising Sectors for Investments in Malaysia’s Economic Corridors

Malaysia’s economic corridors offer foreign businesses ample opportunities to invest in sectors that have transformed the country into a leading economic power in Southeast Asia.

Saudi Arabia and Indonesia Collaborate to Elevate the Assurance of Halal Products