News Across Asia - Page 385

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s 2021 Minimum Wage: No Increases for Most Provinces

12/08/2020

The Ministry of Manpower issued a circular in October 2020 advising regional governments not to increase the monthly minimum wage rates due to the ongoing pandemic.

China Briefing

Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #6

12/08/2020

As COVID-19 vaccines start to come to market, we look at the different types of vaccines being developed and their Asia distribution plans.

China Briefing

Shanghai Pudong New Area Pilots “One Integrated License”

12/08/2020

Shanghai’s Pudong New Area has piloted a program to help market entities enter specific industries through one integrated license, and it will be in effect till end of 2022.

Vietnam Briefing

Intellectual Property in Vietnam: New Regulations on Document Signing

12/08/2020

Vietnam's Intellectual Property office issued new regulations on document signing requirements for legal representatives of IP applicants.

China Briefing

China to Undertake Massive 10,000 km Domestic Rail Network Expansion to Link Key City Clusters

12/07/2020

China will construct around 10,000 km of intercity, urban, and suburban railway lines in the next five years to connect key city clusters in the country.

Vietnam Briefing

Why Vietnam’s Expanding Digital Economy Presents Opportunities for Investors

12/04/2020

Embracing the digital economy, Vietnam's digital transformation, supported by the government, presents significant opportunities for foreign investors.

China Briefing

Hainan Unveils First Zero Tariff Positive List, Allows SOEs to List Overseas

12/04/2020

Latest updates from Hainan include a 'zero-tariff' policy on certain raw/auxiliary material imports and allowing overseas listing of state enterprises.

China Briefing

China's COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Availability

12/03/2020

Going by China's COVID-19 vaccine development, vaccines are expected to be manufactured and exported in 2021, with many countries already having signed on.

India Briefing

India-Vietnam Trade and Investment Relations

12/01/2020

We look at the growing India-Vietnam bilateral trade and investment opportunities between both countries, and highlight key industries.

China Briefing

China's Patent Law Reviewed: Five Major Amendments

11/30/2020

The amendments to China's Patent Law will take effect June 1, 2021 and aim to create a better environment for investors and designers.

ASEAN Briefing

Vietnam Intellectual Property Office Issues New Regulation on Document Signing

11/30/2020

Vietnam's VNIPO issued Notice 13822, providing new requirements for legal representatives of IP applicants/owners to sign documents on their behalf.

ASEAN Briefing

Understanding Labuan’s New Tax Framework

11/27/2020

Labuan, a federal territory of Malaysia, issued a new tax framework in early 2019, which impacts a variety of tax requirements, such as the abolition of the 20,000-ringgit tax ceiling.