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Vietnam Briefing
Trends in Vietnam's Banking Industry and 2024 Outlook
05/29/2024We discuss key growth drivers for Vietnam’s banking industry, notable deals, pivot to privatization, challenges and opportunities for investors, and emerging trends in the alternative lending market.
Vietnam Briefing
Funding Vietnam’s Green Growth: The ESG Initiative and Work of Credit Institutions
05/29/2024Vietnam’s regulators, banks, and international aid agencies are promoting the adoption of ESG by private firms by easing funding access, supporting the implementation of the country's Green Growth Strategy for 2021-2030.
China Briefing
US Tariff Increases on Chinese Imports - Implications for Trade and Businesses
05/29/2024The recently proposed US tariff increases on Chinese imports, which include EVs, solar panels, and semiconductors, are anticipated to affect the prices of specific products within the US market and have tangible repercussions for Chinese exporters.
India Briefing
Why Foreign Portfolio Investors May Soon Prefer India's GIFT IFSC Over Traditional Investment Routes
05/28/2024India's GIFT City has lucrative tax benefits, which has enhanced its appeal for foreign portfolio investors over traditional investment routes via Mauritius or Singapore. We explain more.
Vietnam Briefing
The Video Game Industry in Vietnam: Opportunities and Challenges
05/28/2024The gaming industry in Vietnam has left an indelible mark on the global gaming map, propelled by hits like Flappy Bird and the rise of technology unicorn VNG. In this article, we take a broad overview of this emerging industry and the opportunities for foreign firms.
Vietnam Briefing
Prospects in Vietnam's F&B Market in 2024
05/27/2024The Vietnam food and beverage (F&B) market is set for significant growth in 2024, driven by strong brand loyalty, strategic expansions, and ongoing innovation in products and services.
India Briefing
Telangana To Unveil Six New Industrial Policies Post General Elections
05/27/2024Telangana will have six new industrial policies, the first major policy regulation revision since the launch of the TS-iPASS Act in 2016.
ASEAN Briefing
Starlink Launches in Indonesia, Tapping into Booming Internet Market
05/27/2024SpaceX's Starlink has launched its internet service in Indonesia, aiming to improve internet access to the vast archipelago.
Middle East Briefing
UAE Corporate Tax Incentives in Free Zones
05/27/2024The UAE Federal Tax Authority offers detailed guidelines for businesses in free zones to qualify for a 0 percent corporate tax rate on specific activities, subject to meeting eligibility criteria and registration deadlines.
ASEAN Briefing
Philippines Passes CREATE MORE Act, Proposing Amendments to Tax Incentives
05/24/2024The CREATE MORE bill makes key amendments and enhancements to the tax regime introduced in the CREATE Act.
India Briefing
Reviewing India and Chile's Expanding Economic Partnership
05/24/2024India Briefing notes the expanding economic partnership between India and Chile and prospects for a CEPA trade deal in the near future.
India Briefing
Increase in Employment as Subscribers Under EPFO Grow to 14.5mn in FY2023-24
05/24/2024India's preliminary payroll data shows 14.5 million net members were added to EPFO in FY'24, indicating steady rate in employment generation.