News Across Asia

Vietnam Issues Guiding Regulations on Trade Remedies in RCEP: Circular 7

Vietnam Briefing details the government's recently issued Circular 7 on how to tackle trade remedy measures for businesses using the RCEP.

Labuan Companies Amendment Bill 2022: Key Updates

New provisions in the Labuan Companies Amendment Bill 2022 affect corporate governance and increases the authority of the financial services regulator.

China Eases Travel Requirements: New Guidelines from May 19, 2022

China eases travel requirements for for inbound overseas travelers by adjusting some of the pre-departure COVID-19 test policies.

How Dezan Shira Moved Out Of China To India To Develop As An Asian, as Well As China Advisory & Consultancy Practice

Why Does the US-ASEAN Special Summit Lack Substantial Value?

Despite hitting the right notes, the US-ASEAN summit lacked the concrete trade and investment commitments that ASEAN members were seeking.

Vocational Education in China: New Law Promotes Sector’s Growth

China’s current policies offer a favorable environment for foreign investment but it is advised to conduct proper due diligence work prior to making market entry or expansion plans.

A Heatwave and Supply Chain Shocks: How India's Wheat Export Ban Impacts Global Food Security

We discuss the sudden policy U-turn just days after India announced record export targets for the year. Plus another market opportunity for Russia.

Evaluating the New 2022 China Trade & Supply Chains 

Beware the Post-Covid, Partial-Opening Up Of ASEAN

The partial opening of ASEAN economies can mean partially closing them too. It pays to alert and have contingency plans in place.

GDPR Versus PIPL - Key Differences and Implications for Compliance in China

How different are Chinese and European data regulations? We compare the requirements under the PIPL vs GDPR and discuss steps for companies to be compliant.

Vietnam’s Infrastructure, Public Service Improve, but Anti-Corruption Efforts, Transparency Need Focus: PAPI 2021

Vietnam Briefing highlights key findings of the 2021 PAPI report, which looks at provincial governance, public administration, and public service delivery.

How to Make Your Business in China an Attractive Workplace for Gen Z

As Gen Z workers appear to be at the center of the 'Great Resignation', we look at key workplace motivators that would make them successful hires.