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China Briefing
Cloud Technology in China: What Businesses Need to Know
05/07/2018China’s cloud technology industry is expected to grow to US$103 billion by 2020 as companies continue to digitize their business data and internal systems. The growing demand for cloud technology has led to both domestic and foreign IT companies rolling
India Briefing
How to Set Up a Private Limited Company in India
05/02/2018Foreign firms interested in establishing a wholly owned subsidiary in India can set up a private limited company to access regulatory and tax benefits.
ASEAN Briefing
Managing Trade Secrets in Thailand
03/30/2018Trade secrets are protected by law in many ASEAN countries including Thailand. In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the measures companies should adopt to protect their trade secrets in Thailand.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Copyright Law: New Regulations and Related Rights
03/21/2018Vietnam issued new guidelines regarding copyright registration certificates and collection and distribution of royalties. Read more to know about the new updated guidelines, enforcement agencies, and the IP and copyright protection regime in Vietnam.
India Briefing
India's IT Sector – Growing Opportunities for Investment
03/09/2018India's IT sector boasts of rapidly evolving technology and software capabilities, improving digital infrastructure, and various tax and fiscal incentives. We discuss the growing opportunities for SME investors.
ASEAN Briefing
The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Brunei
03/01/2018For expatriate workers and their employers in Brunei, understanding the process to obtain an employment permit is essential. Read more in our latest article.
India Briefing
Germany, India Diversify Economic Relations – Manufacturing, SMEs, Startups
02/22/2018German investment in India is rapidly growing. Here, we look at major sectors attracting German FDI, scope of bilateral trade, and increasing opportunities for German manufacturing, SMEs, and startups in India.
ASEAN Briefing
IP Considerations in Singapore’s Healthcare and Medical Technologies Sector
01/29/2018Underpinned by both rising disposable income and progressively aging population, Singapore offers various business opportunities in healthcare and medical technologies sectors. South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the pre-market IP issues that comp
China Briefing
Manzhouli-Russia Trade Heats Up
12/27/2017Cross-border trade at Manzhouli, the Chinese city right at the borders of Russia and Mongolia, has exceeded RMB 200 million (US$30.5 million) this year, bringing the total turnover to RMB 300 million (US$45.8 million) since its border free trade zone star
India Briefing
Traveling in India – Business Etiquette and Culture
10/17/2017India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, and a complicated mixture of old and new traditions from the West and East. If you are planning to do business with or in India, it is important to try and understand its cultural intricacies.
ASEAN Briefing
IP Protection in the Philippines Pharmaceutical Industry
10/12/2017In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the strategies foreign companies should adopt to enforce their intellectual property rights in the Philippines pharmaceutical industry.
ASEAN Briefing
Thailand Launches New Online Service for Work Permits and Visas
09/29/2017Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has launched a new online visa service for BOI-registered companies in order to ease the visa application process. Under the new system, authorities will issue an electronic work permit to the applicants instead of t