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Vietnam Briefing
Northern Vietnam Industrial Parks: Benefits and Challenges
08/02/2024We discuss what to expect when establishing a manufacturing plant or factory in one of northern Vietnam’s industrial parks.
India Briefing
Toyota Proposes Greenfield Investment in Maharashtra, Part of Diversification Strategy in India
08/01/2024Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) plans to set up a new manufacturing plant in Maharashtra, marking a key step in expanding its presence in India.
ASEAN Briefing
Vietnam Extends VAT Cut Until 2024
08/01/2024Vietnam's Decree 72/2024 extends the 2% VAT reduction on specific goods and services to the end of 2024, lowering operational costs and boosting economic growth for eligible sectors.
China Briefing
New Draft Measures to Further Clarify Implementation of China’s Amended Company Law
08/01/2024The draft measures clarify requirements for company registration, removal of personnel, payment of registered capital, and many other rules under the amended Company Law.
Middle East Briefing
UAE FTA Network: Key Agreements in Place, Under Negotiation
08/01/2024The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) framework that includes both bilateral and multilateral agreements.
ASEAN Briefing
Indonesia Launches Golden Visa to Drive Investment
08/01/2024Indonesia’s Golden Visa offers long-term residency to global investors, skilled professionals, and retirees.
Middle East Briefing
GCC and Turkey Launch Free Trade Agreement Negotiations in Ankara
07/31/2024Turkey and the GCC countries seek to boost inter-regional economic ties, potentially creating one of the world's largest FTAs with a US$2.4 trillion trade opportunity.
India Briefing
Customs Duty in India: Rate Changes Under Union Budget 2024 to Boost Local Manufacturing
07/31/2024In the Union Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed reducing or removing customs duties on various items and announced a comprehensive review of the customs duty rate structure to simplify trade.
China Briefing
China's 72/144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy Expanded To 54 Countries, Norway Added
07/31/2024China’s 72/144-hour visa-free transit policy has been expanded to 54 countries. Norway was added to the list starting from November 17, 2023.
China Briefing
China's Industrial Power Rates: A Guide for Investors
07/31/2024China’s industrial power rates depend upon the category of industry, type of electricity usage, region where it is located, time of use, as well as charging method that the company chooses to go along with.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Construction Material Sector: Growth Drivers and Challenges
07/31/2024A surge in infrastructure projects and urban growth is boosting the demand for construction material in Vietnam. Here's what construction firms need to know to take advantage of this opportunity.
China Briefing
China Further Expands the 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit Policy- A Complete Guide
07/31/2024China has expanded the 144-hour visa-free transit to more cities and ports, with Zhengzhou in Henan Province and 8 more cities in Yunnan Province being able to benefit from this policy as of July 15, 2024.