News Across Asia - Page 354

Vietnam Briefing

Relocating Production: Comparing Vietnam and its Regional Peers

07/21/2021

Vietnam Briefing examines Vietnam as a China plus one alternate production location and compares it with its regional peers.

China Briefing

How to Properly Conclude an Electronic Labor Contract in China: Clarifications Issued in New Guideline

07/21/2021

China issued a guideline to instruct employers and employees in concluding electronic labor contracts. The guideline added more obligations to employers in the process of signing an e-labor contract with their employees.

China Briefing

China’s GDP Grows by 12.7% in H1 2021

07/20/2021

China’s GDP increased by 12.7 percent through the first half of 2021, putting the country on track to meet its growth target of “over 6 percent”.

India Briefing

What are the Tax Implications for Cryptocurrency Assets in India?

07/20/2021

Cryptocurrency transactions in India may attract tax liability, but the rules remain unclear as the RBI has not yet granted it the status of a legal tender.

India Briefing

A Guide to Gujarat’s Mundra Port and Special Economic Zone

07/20/2021

Mundra port is a major economic and logistics gateway catering to India’s northern hinterland with multimodal connectivity.

China Briefing

Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence, #38

07/20/2021

This week we look at how China and Russia are stepping up in Central Asia and the trade and connectivity prospects between Eurasia and South Asia.

ASEAN Briefing

ASEAN ACCESS: A New Business Information Hub for MSMEs in ASEAN

07/19/2021

On June 16, 2021, ASEAN launched ASEAN Access, a free information online portal dedicated to connecting MSMEs in the region.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Issues Support Package for Employers, Employees Hit by Fourth Wave: Resolution 68

07/19/2021

Vietnam Briefing outlines a financial assistance package that has been issued by the government for businesses and employees affected by the fourth wave of COVID-19.

China Briefing

China Trade Data: H1 2021 Shows Stronger Than Expected Results

07/19/2021

We look at China's trade data for H1 2021, trade performance with prominent partners, and ask if the trade surge is sustainable through to the end of 2021.

India Briefing

India’s Trade Prospects with Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Azerbaijan

07/16/2021

We look at India's trade relations with Central Asia and the South Caucasus, by spotlighting trends with three countries, and discuss emerging prospects.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam’s Transport Infrastructure Plan: 3 Proposals for Implementation

07/16/2021

Vietnam's transport ministry announced a transport infrastructure plan until 2030, estimated to cost between US$43 billion and US$65 billion.

China Briefing

China’s Circular Economy: Understanding the New Five Year Plan

07/16/2021

Beijing is prioritizing the development of China’s circular economy, with planned goals to maximize resource use and the lifecycle of products.