News Across Asia

India’s GDP for FY 2022-23 Projected at 7%: Second Advance Estimates

Such advance estimates helps the government decide on budget allocation and give policymakers more information on the expected trajectory of the economy in the upcoming year.

Singapore Budget 2023: Impact for Employees

Singapore’s 2023 budget provides an array of support for local employees. This includes co-funding worker wages and encouraging the reskilling of employees.

Vietnam E-Commerce: Stable in Face of Global Slowdown

Globally, e-commerce is facing a recession, but Vietnam appears well placed to weather the storm. Here’s why.

How China Intends to Reduce the Cost of Government Tender Bidding Transactions

China is reforming the government tender process and intends to lower the cost of bidding, which will also facilitate more SME involvement.

Vietnam’s Competition Law: Notes for M&A Transactions

Here’s what foreign firms should pay attention to when it comes to Vietnam’s Competition Law and M&A transactions.

The New UAE ID Card: Registration Form And QR Code Applications — An Explainer

Indonesia's Breakthrough Year for Foreign Investment in 2022

Indonesia received some US$43 billion in foreign investment in 2022, the highest in the country’s history.

Investing in China’s Meat Industry: Trends and Opportunities

China is the world's largest consumer of meat. We look at the competition, structure, product diversification, and latest trends in China's meat market.

Belt And Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #122    

Iran's Prawn Aquaculture Exports Growing

Rajasthan Investment Outlook: Location Advantages, Major Sectors, Support for Businesses

We profile the northwestern state of Rajasthan in India and list some of the reasons that make it a cost-effective foreign investment destination.

Is China Urging SOEs to Phase Out 'Big Four'?

Some global news outlets have reported that China is pushing SOEs to phase out the Big Four. We discuss the claims and their potential consequences as well as China's denial published in the local media.