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China Briefing
Shanghai's Lingang New Area Launches First Cross-Border Data Service Center to Facilitate Data Export
04/12/2024The new cross-border data service center will provide consulting services to companies in Shanghai and facilitate data export.
Vietnam Briefing
Judicial Record Card in Vietnam: Guide to Obtaining a Police Clearance Check
04/12/2024A criminal record check certificate (Judicial Record Card) is required for foreign employees when they apply for a work permit in Vietnam.
Middle East Briefing
Non-Oil Sector Driving Bahrain’s GDP Growth: Data Released for 2023
04/12/2024Key non-oil sectors such as hospitality, financial services, construction, transportation, and communication are driving GDP growth in Bahrain.
India Briefing
India Extends Deadline for Proposal Submission on Green Hydrogen R&D to April 27
04/11/2024India has announced an extension for the submission of research and development (R&D) proposals under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Decree 23 Outlines Bidding Processes for Key Sectors Projects
04/11/2024Vietnam has introduced comprehensive regulations via Decree 23 on the bidding processes for project implementation and investor selection. It follows the New Bidding Law that came into force beginning of 2024.
China Briefing
Annual CIT Reconciliation in 2024 - A Brief Guide for Companies
04/11/2024Companies are advised to begin tax filing procedures as soon as possible to complete CIT reconciliation before the deadline of May 31, 2024.
ASEAN Briefing
Thailand Bolsters EV Support Scheme to Drive Adoption and Foster Battery Innovation
04/11/2024Thailand’s National Electric Vehicle Policy Committee has approved new measures to support the uptake of e-buses, e-trucks, as well as the establishment of battery bases.
Middle East Briefing
The UAE’s New Digital Law for Payments and Transactions
04/11/2024Enacted in 2023, the UAE's New Digital Law regulates e-commerce activities, enhances consumer protection, and promotes digital innovation.
India Briefing
The MedTech Industry in India: Outlook and Growth Drivers
04/10/2024India is implementing key initiatives aimed at growing the medical technology (MedTech) industry and attracting more foreign investments.
China Briefing
Verification Letter of Invitation Requirement in the China Visa Process: A Brief Guide
04/10/2024A Verification Letter of Invitation is necessary for certain foreigners applying for M/F visas to China, particularly those from Middle East countries. We discuss who needs to apply, the application process, and the potential risks associated with this document.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Adopts Hydrogen Energy Strategy to Boost Energy Transition
04/10/2024In a new strategy, Vietnam has laid out a range of development targets for the hydrogen industry for the period to 2030 and with a vision to 2050, which will support the country's sustainability and decarbonization goals. The Hydrogen Energy Strategy came into effect on February 7, 2024, and will be of interest to international investors and R&D stakeholders in the energy domain.
Vietnam Briefing
Why Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal Project is Worrying Vietnam
04/09/2024The Funan Techo Canal project linking Phnom Penh to the coastal province of Kep has socioeconomic, political, and environmental implications for Vietnam.