News Across Asia

Vietnam's Semiconductor Industry: Samsung Makes Further Inroads

Vietnam Briefing discusses Vietnam's semiconductor industry, Samsung's investment, and key insights by Filippo Bortoletti.

India’s Northeast Region: Scope for Investment in Fast-Developing States

India’s Northeast Region (NER) offers a lot of scope for greenfield investment due to its low development base, abundant raw materials, and access to East Asian and Indo-Pacific markets.

India Proposes 15% Retaliatory Duties on UK Imports for Restrictions on Steel Products

India's retaliatory additional duty of 15 percent are proposed on 22 UK imports, including blended whiskey, Scotch, and cheese.

China's Yacht Market: Opportunities and Challenges for Foreign Players (updated)

China's yacht market appears well-positioned to become a prominent one, with the country's 14,484km-long coastline and a new class of millionaires.

China Resumes License Approval: What's Next for its Gaming Industry? (updated)

As China resumes issuing gaming license approval, its regulatory control has not loosened. We comment on recent developments affecting the gaming industry.

China’s Market for Perfumes and Fragrances

To achieve economic success in the high-opportunity Chinese perfume market, we discuss how firms can build distinct advantages and cater to key consumer groups.

China’s First Ever Private Pension Scheme - What You Need to Know

Beijing has announced a new private pension scheme to better serve the rapidly aging society, opening up new opportunities in the China pension market.

Opportunities for Saudi Exporters in Indonesia

Singapore Issues Latest Vaccination Requirements for Work Passes

Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower has mandated that all work pass holders must be fully vaccinated when applying for a new work pass.

Higher Levies for Outbound Travelers from Singapore's Changi International Airport

Outbound travelers from Singapore’s Changi International Airport will face higher airport charges starting from November 1, 2022.

China’s Economic Roundup for August 2022

We discuss China’s economic indicators for August, headwinds that challenge long-term growth, and ongoing government support measures.

India’s National Logistics Policy: Key Targets and Implementation Plan

India's National Logistics Policy will cut logistics costs and introduce efficiencies through digitization, streamlining bureaucracy, and enabling sector-wise capacity development.