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ASEAN Briefing
Supporting Families: Indonesia's New Law on Maternity and Paternity Leave
06/27/2024Indonesia's new draft legislation aims to extend maternity leave to six months to combat child stunting and enhance family health.
India Briefing
GST Council's 53rd Meeting: Key Recommendations
06/26/2024The 53rd GST Council meeting held on June 22, 2024 recommended several measures to lessen the tax and legal burdens on taxpayers in India and facilitate trade. These recommendations will be implemented once the relevant circulars, notifications, or law amendments are issued, which will have legal force.
China Briefing
Investing in China’s Wearable Medical Devices Market: Trends and Opportunities
06/26/2024We provide an overview of China's wearable medical devices industry and deliver insights on emerging market trends and investment opportunities.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Considers Raising Excise Tax for Alcohol, Sweetened Beverages, Tobacco
06/26/2024We discuss the Ministry of Finance's proposal to hike the Vietnam excise tax rates for alcohol, sugary drinks, and tobacco products and how this policy shift could impact consumer facing businesses.
ASEAN Briefing
Income Tax Exemptions on Export Revenues from Indonesian Natural Resources
06/26/2024Explore Indonesia's GR 22/2024 regulation offering tax exemptions for natural resource exporters.
India Briefing
FDI in India FY 2023-24: Top State and Sector Beneficiaries
06/26/2024We discuss which Indian states and sectors received the most foreign direct investment (FDI) in FY 2023-24 and explain key trends observed. Overall, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka remained top destinations while computer software and hardware and the services remained top sector beneficiaries.
Middle East Briefing
Investing in the UAE: Opportunities in Sharjah’s Education Sector
06/26/2024Investing in Sharjah's education sector offers strategic benefits due to its prime location, diverse population, business-friendly environment, and robust infrastructure.
Vietnam Briefing
Apple’s Production Strategy in Vietnam
06/25/2024Apple's significant investments in production and the expansion of its local supplier base in Vietnam will influence the country’s economic development, positioning it prominently in the region’s high-tech manufacturing sector. Here is Apple's updated Vietnam supplier list for 2024.
China Briefing
Maternity Leave in China: A Complete Guide
06/25/2024In this article, we explore the duration of maternity leave in China’s major provinces, delve into the complexity of maternity allowance management, and highlight considerations specific to foreign female employees.
Middle East Briefing
Investing in Abu Dhabi’s Healthcare Sector
06/25/2024Abu Dhabi is taking significant strides to bolster its healthcare sector capacity, presenting lucrative opportunities for investors.
ASEAN Briefing
Accelerating Connectivity: The Thailand-China Railway Project
06/24/2024Explore the Thailand-China Railway Project and its role in enhancing regional connectivity and economic integration, part of the broader Belt and Road Initiative.
India Briefing
India's BIS Introduces Two New EV Safety Standards
06/24/2024The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) has announced two new quality standards to improve performance and safety of EVs in various categories.