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India Briefing
Plastic Ban in India – the Business Impact of State Specific Regulations
12/28/2018As more Indian states adopt plastic ban, companies need to prepare for a regulatory environment that will likely entail tighter legislation and enforcement. Here, we look at the rules, exemptions, penalties introduced under India's plastic ban.
China Briefing
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge: Mainland Connectivity Key to Bay Area Ambitions
10/31/2018The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge – another marquee infrastructure project in China’s Greater Bay Area – finally opened to public traffic on October 24.
China Briefing
How to Repatriate Profits from China - New Issue of China Briefing Magazine
10/17/2018The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, How to Repatriate Profits from China, is available for download from the Asia Briefing Publication Store.
India Briefing
Patent Renewal in India – Fee and Procedure
09/27/2018In India, it is essential for patent holders to pay renewal fee for keeping their patents in force for the entire term. Read to know the fee and procedure for patent renewal.
China Briefing
How the West Views China – Sputnik Poll
09/25/2018Russia's Sputnik news has conducted a poll of how people in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, United States, and Russia view China.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam's M&A Market: Opportunities for Foreign Investors
09/14/2018For foreign investors, Vietnam's M&A market offers huge opportunities in the public and private sectors. M&A transactions have increased since 2017 and will continue to do so in 2018. Read more to know about the major M&A sectors, regulations, investor co
China Briefing
Labor Dispatching and Outsourcing in China: Choosing the Right Strategy
09/11/2018Labor dispatching and outsourcing are two methods that can help businesses in China circumvent tedious administrative processes and still match workforce needs.
India Briefing
India’s Mega Port Development Project ‘Sagarmala’: An Explainer for Investors
08/31/2018The Sagarmala initiative by the Indian government to develop the country's port infrastructure will complement existing rail and road networks, thereby making coastal shipping more viable.
India Briefing
RCEP Negotiations and India’s Position on the Asia-Pacific Trade Pact
08/29/2018Maximalist positions on core issues threaten to derail RCEP negotiations. India seeks concessions on the movement of skilled professionals while member countries demand tariff relaxation on 92 percent of traded goods from India.
India Briefing
India's Free Trade Agreements
08/23/2018India has signed multiple trade facilitation agreements with various countries and regional blocs, including FTAs (ASEAN), PTAs (MERCOSUR), CECAs (Singapore), and CEPAs (Korea).
ASEAN Briefing
IP Considerations for the ICT Industry in Singapore
08/10/2018In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the measures companies should adopt to protect their IP rights in Singapore's ICT industry.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam: Registration of Technology Transfer Now Mandatory
08/03/2018Registration of technology transfer agreements has been made mandatory since July 1, 2018, which will enable government authorities to keep a track of all transfers.