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Vietnam Briefing
Industry Spotlight: Vietnam's Beverage Market
10/03/2016With a rapidly expanding middle class and massive tariff reductions from multiple free trade agreements coming into effect, this article explores opportunities in Vietnam's emerging beverage industry.
ASEAN Briefing
The State of ASEAN M&As in 2016
09/22/2016In its most recent investment report for 2016, ASEAN has focused heavily on the intertwined issues of mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Learn which parties are at the forefront of these acquisitions and where opportunities lie in the near to medium term.
ASEAN Briefing
Industry Spotlight: Identifying Opportunities in ASEAN Real Estate
09/16/2016ASEAN's real estate market has become one of the region's most promising investment opportunities as increased growth and supporting demographics facilitate demand. Learn more about three of the region's most promising opportunities for investment.
China Briefing
Post VAT Reform: Defining Small Scale and General Taxpayer Status in China
09/08/2016Prior to the full implementation of the VAT reform in May, the SAT released an announcement clarifying the scope of small scale and general taxpayers. In this article, we look at how to determine if your entity qualifies for general taxpayer status.
Vietnam Briefing
U.S. Visitors to Vietnam Now Eligible for 1 Year Visa
09/06/2016Vietnam has implemented a visa agreement with the United States, which extends business and tourism visas to one year. Read more to understand the arrangement and the impact it is likely to have on investment and business sentiment.
China Briefing
Resolving Labor Conflicts: New Regulations on Wage Payment Methods in Shanghai
08/24/2016Shanghai recently released a new regulation on wage payment methods to make several clarifications and improvements on wage calculation and standards. In this article, we highlight key changes made in the regulations, and provide solutions for labor disputes.
China Briefing
An Introduction to China’s M&A Market
07/22/2016While inbound M&A growth in China has not been keeping pace with its outbound, the M&A remains one of the key investment vehicles with which foreign companies can enter the Middle Kingdom. In this excerpt from the latest issue of China Briefing, we take a
Vietnam Briefing
City Spotlight: Investment Opportunities in Hai Phong
07/15/2016Hai Phong is Vietnam's most promising location for China plus one production. Read more for an analysis on corporate establishment procedures, key industries, and tax incentives available within the city.
China Briefing
China Dismantles Controls of Yuan Conversion on Capital Account, Impacting Foreign Institutions
07/05/2016After one year of China’s RMB conversion pilot program in its four Free Trade Zones, the government is ambitiously introducing the policy nationwide to all non-financial institutions, both domestic and foreign, to help internationalize the RMB, secure its evaluation, and stabilize foreign exchange rates.
China Briefing
Understanding Mergers and Acquisitions in China – New Issue of China Briefing Magazine
06/22/2016The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, focusing on the country's M&A market and its regulatory framework, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing bookstore.
Vietnam Briefing
City Spotlight: Investment Opportunities in Da Nang
06/20/2016Da Nang is among Vietnam's top locations for foreign investment. Learn which industries are primed for growth and understand how to best structure your setup to tap into these opportunities.
China Briefing
Turning up the Heat: Understanding China’s Regional High Temperature Allowance
06/08/2016As summer approaches, a notice detailing temperature standards in Shanghai workplaces and the proper payment of the high temperature allowance has been released. In this article, we take a closer look at the notice and examine how the regulations differ by Chinese province.