News Across Asia

New Stricter Requirements for Singapore's Global Investor Program

Singapore has increased the investment requirements for foreign investors to join the Global Investor Program.

Vietnam News in Brief: Weekly Roundup March 3

Manufacturing has bounced back, the Germans are coming to build a recycling plant, and Skoda will be on the streets of Vietnam in May. Here’s this week’s Vietnam News in Brief.

Doing Business in South China in 2023: Insights from AmCham South China and Our Opinion

Dholera SIR, Gujarat: Key Information for Foreign Investors in India

Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR) is a planned upcoming greenfield smart city located near Ahmedabad in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Explainer: Countervailing and Antidumping Duties in Vietnam

With FTAs proliferating around the world, the use of non-tariff barriers is on the rise. Here’s what that means for foreign firms in Vietnam.

What to Expect from China's 2023 Two Sessions and Government Work Report

With the 2023 Two Sessions starting this weekend, we discuss possible outcomes for the economy, industry, regional policy, and foreign investment.

UAE Reaches Global Top Ten In ‘Soft Power’ – Report

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.