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China Briefing
The Green Belt and Road Initiative
11/12/2021A China-led effort, greening of the Belt and Road involves development projects aligned with the 2030 UNSDG goals and also present climate action positive investment opportunities.
ASEAN Briefing
Cambodia Makes Amendments to the Labor Law
11/11/2021Cambodia has made several amendments to the Labor Law. These include new mechanisms to settle individual labor disputes and new provisions on work shifts.
China Briefing
Understanding China’s Action Plan for Reaching Peak Carbon Emissions by 2030
11/11/2021China has released an action plan for reaching peak carbon emissions by 2030, outlining how it plans to control carbon growth in vast areas of the economy.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Seeks Business Deals, Agreements on Sidelines of COP26
11/11/2021On the sidelines of COP26, Vietnam was involved in making business deals and signing agreements with several countries including the UK, France, and Australia.
ASEAN Briefing
Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Relaxed Foreign Ownership Laws on Real Estate
11/10/2021Indonesia has made it easier for foreigners to own real estate in the country through Government Regulation 18 of 2021.
Vietnam Briefing
RCEP and Vietnam: New Opportunities for Investors
11/10/2021Vietnam Briefing explores opportunities for Vietnam once the Regional Comprehensive Economic Agreement (RCEP) takes effect in January 2022.
China Briefing
China Classifies Medical Beauty Industry Advertising as Medical Advertising
11/09/2021China’s medical beauty industry is the target of new regulations to crack down on misleading advertising and illegal practices.
China Briefing
Belt and Road Investor Intelligence #54
11/09/2021The RCEP is a focal point this week as it is set to come in effect Jan. 1, 2022; we also spotlight FTA moves by Russia and India and China in South America.
China Briefing
What is the Ratification Status of the RCEP Agreement and When Will it Come into Effect?
11/09/2021China, Thailand, Singapore, and Japan have ratified the RCEP, which now needs approval from five more signatory countries, both ASEAN and non-ASEAN, to come into effect.
China Briefing
RCEP FTA Signed: What Can Foreign Investors in China Expect?
11/09/2021We discuss the implications of China signing onto the RCEP Trade Agreement, which formalizes the largest FTA in the world.
India Briefing
New Audit Norms for Indian Electricity Distribution Companies to Reduce Transmission and Distribution Losses
11/09/2021India is also pushing for massive investment in the sector with 100 percent FDI allowed and various incentive schemes.
ASEAN Briefing
Thailand Issues New Incentives to Attract Foreign Investors, Professionals, and Retirees
11/08/2021Thailand’s cabinet passed a resolution introducing immigration, tax, and land ownership incentives aimed at foreign investors and skilled professionals.