News Across Asia

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.

Opportunities for FIEs in China's High-Tech Sector

Chinese policymakers and business leaders are aware of China’s need for a more innovative and technologically advanced economy. Some policies (such as various tax measures) will directly affect foreign owned tech companies operating 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.

Annual Audit and Compliance in China 2016 - New Issue of China Briefing Magazine

The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, focusing on China's annual audit process for the new year, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download through the month of November.

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.

Preparing For Your China Annual Audit Inspection: Financial Compliance

How to Hire Part Time Employees in China

Part time work is not as common in China as it is in the West. From a legal perspective, regulations are not very comprehensive or detailed. However, the labor market in China is dynamic, changing, and influential. Foreign companies may thus find themselves in situations where employing part-time workers is advantageous.