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China Briefing
What is the China Standards 2035 Plan and How Will it Impact Emerging Industries?
07/02/2020China wants to set emerging industry standards, which aligns with the 'Made in China 2025' goals of elevating the country's high tech innovation economy.
China Briefing
China’s 2020 New Negative Lists Signal Further Opening-Up
07/01/2020China has reduced the number of measures restricting foreign investment in its two 'Negative Lists' for the fourth year in a row.
Vietnam Briefing
The EVFTA: Understanding Rules of Origin
07/01/2020Vietnam Briefing underlines the requirements for sourcing inputs from outside of Vietnam while maintaining coverage under the EVFTA.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam’s Southern Key Economic Region: Opportunities for Investment
06/25/2020Vietnam's Key Southern Region presents significant opportunities for investors. Vietnam Briefing takes an in-depth look at six economic hubs in the region.
Vietnam Briefing
Italian Investment in Vietnam – How to Leverage the EVFTA
06/23/2020Vietnam Briefing highlights opportunities for Italian investors in Vietnam by leveraging the recently ratified EU Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA).
India Briefing
The Fitness Industry in India: Investment Outlook After COVID-19
06/17/2020We discuss major growth drivers and new trends that are reshaping the emergent fitness industry in India, focusing on the services segment and its shift to online platforms.
China Briefing
Recruiting in China After COVID-19: HR Planning and Talent Acquisition for SMEs
06/15/2020As China recovers from COVID-19 induced stress, we discuss how foreign-invested firms can make changes to their HR planning and recruitment arrangements.
China Briefing
China’s Greater Bay Area: Looking Beyond its Flagship Cities
06/11/2020We briefly cover China’s plans to develop the investment appeal of the GBA's lesser known cities, which include seven cities in the mainland (Dongguan, Huizhou, Foshan, Zhaoqing, Jiangmen, Zhaoshan, and Zhuhai) besides Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
ASEAN Briefing
Indonesia Issues Implementing Regulation for E-commerce Sector: Key Features
06/11/2020In May 2020, Indonesia issued Regulation 50 of 2020, which is an implementing regulation for the country’s Law on E-commerce.
Vietnam Briefing
Where Should US Businesses Look to Diversify Their China Operations: Mexico Versus Vietnam
06/04/2020Vietnam Briefing highlights the pros and cons of investing in Mexico versus Vietnam for investors looking to diversify their China operations.
China Briefing
Tracking China’s Preferential Policies Released Since the 2020 Two Sessions
06/04/2020China has unveiled several measures to support businesses impacted by the economic stress due to COVID-19, including the extension of preferential policies relaxing tax and fees and social insurance payments.
India Briefing
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2020 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
06/01/2020An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2020 is available as a free download on the Asia Briefing Bookstore.