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China Briefing
China’s “24 Measures” to Attract Foreign Investment: Progress Report
03/04/2024Six months after China announced 24 measures to optimize the foreign investment environment in the country, we discuss the progress made.
India Briefing
Outlook for Sovereign Wealth Fund Investments in India
03/04/2024India is becoming a major investment destination for sovereign wealth funds. We discuss key players and which sectors are benefiting in India in 2024.
Middle East Briefing
Saudi Arabia Registers New Heights on the 2023 Global Retail Development Index
03/04/2024Saudi Arabia ranked the third position on the 2023 Global Retail Development Index. We discuss factors underpinning this impressive performance.
ASEAN Briefing
Applying ESG Metrics for Sustainability Reports in Singapore
03/01/2024Singapore's SGX recommends a set of 27 core ESG metrics for sustainability reporting, which are subject to periodic review and revision to stay aligned with evolving international reporting standards.
China Briefing
Hong Kong Budget 2024-2025 - Government Implements New Tax Arrangements and Extends Funding Schemes
03/01/2024The 2024-25 Hong Kong Budget introduces new tax arrangements to raise public funds and extends support policies for companies and individuals.
Middle East Briefing
Chinese EV Maker XPeng Gets Ambitious About the MENA Market in 2024
03/01/2024XPeng announced new additional dealer partnerships in 2024, including with Ali&Sons in the UAE, RAYA Group in Egypt, T Gargour&Fils Group in Jordan, and Gargour Asia SAL Group in Lebanon.
Middle East Briefing
NIO to License Technology to Middle East Start-up Forseven
03/01/2024Chinese new-energy vehicle manufacturer Nio has entered into a technology licensing agreement with Forseven, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings L.L.C.
India Briefing
Mauritius Government Amends its Double Tax Treaty with India to Align with BEPS MLI
02/29/2024In a list of Cabinet Decisions taken by the Mauritius government on February 23, 2024, it was announced that its DTAA with India would be amended in keeping with BEPS norms.
India Briefing
Tracking Countries That Accept India's UPI Digital Payment System
02/29/2024India’s digital payment system UPI is steadily getting accepted for use in more overseas markets like Singapore, UAE, France, UK, and Mauritius.
China Briefing
What to Expect from the 2024 Two Sessions - GDP Growth Target and Policy Agenda
02/29/2024The 2024 Two Sessions will start on Monday, March 4. This year's meetings are particularly highly anticipated, with everyone watching closely to see how the Chinese government intends to support growth.
Middle East Briefing
UAE Removed from the FATF Financial Crimes Watch List
02/29/2024The global financial crimes watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), has removed the UAE from its list of countries at risk of illicit money movement, to the benefit of capital-hungry destinations like India.
ASEAN Briefing
Navigating ESG Reporting in Singapore
02/28/2024Sustainability reporting in Singapore has evolved since the turn of the millennium with reporting provisions for Singapore-based companies have slowly increased.