News Across Asia

Outlook on Light Manufacturing in China: January 2016

Common Labor Issues Encountered During the Reduction of a Business's Operations

During a downturn in the Chinese economy, shifting operations to a less expensive location can be particularly attractive for foreign investors. However, not all employees will be willing to be relocated, and problems often arise as a result.

Market Entry Strategies for Private K-12 School Service Providers in China

Chinese households now spend 30 percent of their income on education – higher than both Korea and Japan. This year, the previous restrictions put on foreign-invested private schools have been largely lifted, though foreign investors are still prohibited to directly engage in certain sensitive fields.

Overtime Payments and Regulations in China

In this article, we look into the overtime regulations in China, which are typically regulated under the People’s Republic of China Labor Laws and give readers a brief introduction of how to calculate overtime payments in the country.

R&D Pharmaceutical Professionals in China Under the Microscope

Vietnam News Brief: Private Car Services, New Visa Regulations, and Industry Liberalizations

This edition of Vietnam Regulatory Brief examines a new car hailing service, eased visa restrictions, and new industry liberalizations in Vietnam.

Z and M Visa Issues: Seven Things to be Aware of When Employing Foreign Staff in China

This article will not go through all the processes involved when hiring a foreign national in China. Rather, it will run through some of the less well-known but potentially important considerations regarding hiring foreign staff in China.

Understanding Business Models When Trading with China

There 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.

Outlook on Light Manufacturing in China: November 2015

Vietnam News Brief: New Investments in Airports, Tariffs on Steel, and Regulations for Female Employees

This 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.

China Regulatory Brief: Incentives for Foreign-invested R&D Centers and the End of One-Child Policy in China

In this week's China Regulatory Brief, we take a closer look at the incentives offered to foreign-invested R&D centers in Shanghai, China's one-child policy, the new foreign investment rules in Beijing, and the housing fund contribution rules for foreign employees.

Selling, Sourcing and E-Commerce in China 2016 - New Publication from China Briefing

The latest publication from China Briefing, entitled Selling, Sourcing & E-Commerce in China 2016, is out now and available for purchase through the Asia Briefing Bookstore.