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China Briefing
Opening a Bank Account in China
05/20/2016As China’s banking system continues to liberalize and become more international, foreign investors have increasing flexibility over the management of funds. In this article, we lay out the steps and options foreign investors must consider when opening a Chinese bank account.
China Briefing
Hiring Disabled Workers in China: Incentives and Challenges
04/26/2016The preferential policies that exist for disabled workers in China mainly revolve around tax breaks or exemptions. However, the ease with which companies can qualify for these benefits varies, with eligibility often hinging on either the size or the location of the company.
Vietnam Briefing
Industry Spotlight: Vietnam's Growing Appetite for Education
04/21/2016In 2016, prevailing societal values and strong economic tailwinds combine to create promising opportunity in Vietnam’s education sector. For those capable of navigating the bureaucratic hurdles of the Vietnamese Market, timing has never been better to e
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam News Brief: Information Security, Venture Capital Regulations, and New Tariff on Steel Imports
03/16/2016In this week's Vietnam Regulatory Brief we discuss the consolidation of information security legislation, analyze the impact of impending legislation pertaining to venture capital, and highlight Vietnam's new tariff on steel imports.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam News Brief: Private Car Services, New Visa Regulations, and Industry Liberalizations
11/18/2015This edition of Vietnam Regulatory Brief examines a new car hailing service, eased visa restrictions, and new industry liberalizations in Vietnam.
China Briefing
Understanding Business Models When Trading with China
11/12/2015There are several different approaches that foreign companies can take when importing from or exporting to China. Not all of these require the foreign investor to set up an entity in China. In this article, we discuss some of the options a company that exports products to China might want to use.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam News Brief: New Investments in Airports, Tariffs on Steel, and Regulations for Female Employees
11/03/2015This edition of Vietnam Regulatory Brief covers changes in investment in Vietnam's airports, a new tariff on steel, and update labor regulations for female employees.
Vietnam Briefing
Import & Export in Vietnam: Key Industries & Free Trade Agreements
10/15/2015The new issue of Vietnam Briefing magazine, titled "Import & Export in Vietnam: Key Industries & Free Trade Agreements", is out now and available as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Bookstore.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam News Brief: Tariffs on Exported Plastic Bags, e-Government, and ASEAN-China FTA
09/02/2015In this Vietnam Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Vietnam during the month of September, including tariffs on plastic bags, e-government programs, and the expansion of the ASEAN-China FTA.
Vietnam Briefing
Personal Income Tax Changes Come into Effect
07/31/2015Ministry of Finance guidelines on personal income tax (PIT) in Circular No. 92/2015/TT-BTC came into effect on 30 July, 2015, applying to the 2015 tax period.
ASEAN Briefing
ASEAN Regulatory Brief: M&A, GST, and Bilateral Trade
07/20/2015In this ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand during the second half of the month of July.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Tops Global Greenfield FDI Project Rankings
07/17/2015Vietnam has come first in a ranking of countries for greenfield foreign direct investment in a study carried out by Financial Times data division fDi Intelligence.