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ASEAN Briefing
Tokopedia and Gojek Merger Creates Indonesia’s Largest Digital Services Company
05/25/2021Indonesia’s biggest internet companies Gojek and Tokopedia announced a US$18 billion merger in what is the country’s largest-ever business deal.
China Briefing
Chongqing – The New Frontier for Foreign Investment in Southwest China
05/24/2021We take a look at the factors that make Chongqing an attractive investment destination for foreign firms in Southwest China.
ASEAN Briefing
Reopening of the Malaysia-Singapore Border: Strict Health Protocols to Impact Travelers
05/24/2021As of May 17, visitors from both countries can cross the border for compassionate reasons, such as visiting family members that are critically ill.
ASEAN Briefing
Indonesia Increases Paid-up Capital Requirements for Foreign Companies
05/21/2021Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board issued BKPM Regulation 4 of 2021 regarding an increase of paid-up capital requirements for foreign investors.
China Briefing
Digital Expense Management in China: How Big of a Deal is it?
05/21/2021We analyze why transitioning to a digital expense management system can be cost effective for your business in China and assess the best options available.
India Briefing
India-Italy Trade and Investment: What Should Foreign Investors Note
05/20/2021Plenty of opportunity exists for trade and investment as India seeks to lessen trade dependencies, build infrastructure, and expand manufacturing capacity.
China Briefing
China and Central Asia: Bilateral Trade Relationships and Future Outlook
05/20/2021The regional trade outlook between China and Central Asian countries looks to be re-energized by new opportunities as a result of the Belt and Road Initiative.
ASEAN Briefing
Opportunities for Russian Investors in ASEAN
05/20/2021Each ASEAN country presents its own unique investment opportunities to Russian businesses, ranging from exports of military hardware to wheat to high-tech manufacturing.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Issues Guidance on Electronic Tax Payment Transactions: Circular 19
05/20/2021Vietnam recently issued Circular 19 guiding regulations on electronic tax transactions. Vietnam Briefing highlights the Circular's key points.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam’s Wine Industry and Opportunities for Australian Investors
05/19/2021Vietnam Briefing examines the Vietnam wine industry and opportunities for Australian investors recently hit by Chinese tariffs on Australian wine.
ASEAN Briefing
Vietnam – Belgium Relations: Increasing Trade and Opportunities for Investors
05/19/2021Since the EU-Vietnam free trade agreement took effect in 2020, Belgium has played a significant role in promoting trade and foreign investments into Vietnam.
China Briefing
More Advanced Manufacturing Taxpayers in China to Benefit from Expedited Refund of Uncredited VAT
05/18/2021Effective April 2021, the new VAT policy will benefit five more sectors, including pharmaceuticals.