News Across Asia

Applying for a PU Letter to Visit China

We explain the available options for conducting business affairs in China during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic period when a personal visit is required.

A Guide to Import and Export Procedures in Vietnam

Vietnam Briefing provides a step-by-step guide to understand the country’s import and export procedures including registration and license permit requirements.

Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone to Enjoy Free Trade Port Treatment

The Guangdong-Macao Intensive Cooperation Zone, at Zhuhai’s Hengqin island, is expected to set up a special customs supervision system and offer financial and tax incentives like Hainan FTP.

Bilateral Trade Between Brazil and China

The pandemic has made Brazil more reliant on China. In this op-ed, we consider some aspects of their bilateral trade and new growth areas.

Strengthening Myanmar's Trade Relations with Bangladesh

There are many opportunities to enhance Bangladesh's bilateral trade and investment relations with Myanmar.

Stamp Duty in Indonesia: New Law in Effect

On January 1, 2021, Indonesia’s Law No. 10 of 2020 on Stamp Duty (the “Law”) came into effect, replacing the previous stamp duty law from 1985.

Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence, #45

This week's BRI Investor Intelligence looks at this year's Far Eastern Economic Forum, due diligence in ASEAN, and incentives in Indonesia's SEZs.

Narendra Modi Speech at the 2021 Far Eastern Economic Forum

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the opening ceremony of the plenary session of the Far Eastern Economic Forum via video link on Friday.

Opportunities in Malaysia's Rubber Glove Industry

The upsurge in global demand for PPE presents many scalable opportunities in Malaysia’s rubber glove industry.

Hong Kong Plans To Join RCEP, Jointly Invest In Belt & Road Initiative Economic and Trade Co-operation Zones

China-Tajikistan: Bilateral Investment and Trade Ties

China is currently Tajikistan’s largest source of foreign investment and a significant trading partner while Tajikistan is a keen BRI participant.

Traveling and Doing Business in Bangladesh: Culture and Etiquette

We provide a brief introduction to Bangladesh, explain business etiquette in the country, and offer tips for business interactions.