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Middle East Briefing
Qatar and Kazakhstan Sign US$25 Billion in Deals, Strengthen Relations
02/26/2024From February 13-14, 2024, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan embarked on a state visit to Qatar, engaging in pivotal trade and investment discussions with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
China Briefing
China’s New Draft Regulations for After-School Tutoring
02/23/2024China's Ministry of Education unveiled a new set of draft regulations aimed at reforming the after-school tutoring industry. These regulations clarify various aspects of after-school tutoring, from licensing and scheduling to pricing and penalties.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam’s January Two-Way Trade Tops US$65.43 Billion
02/23/2024Vietnam’s two-way trade in January hit US$65.43. This article breaks down where its imports came from and where its exports went.
ASEAN Briefing
Singapore Budget 2024: A Strategic Blueprint for Business Growth and Sustainability
02/23/2024Singapore's Budget 2024 strategically addresses the dual challenges of rising operational costs and the imperative for sustainable development.
Middle East Briefing
UAE and Greece Sign MoU on Digital Infrastructure Investment
02/23/2024UAE and Greece recently signed an MoU agreement, which sets the framework for investing in data center projects and digital infrastructure in Greece.
Middle East Briefing
Dubai Announces 5-Year Multiple Entry Visas for Indians
02/23/2024With a proposed 2-5 day processing timeline, the 5-year multiple-entry visas will boost ease of Indians traveling to Dubai.
Middle East Briefing
Indian Firms Explore Opportunities in Saudi Arabia's Pharmaceutical Market
02/23/2024Indian pharmaceutical companies are actively exploring opportunities in the US$8.9 billion Saudi Arabia pharmaceutical market.
ASEAN Briefing
Key Tax Changes for Foreign Firms in Vietnam
02/22/2024Changes to several taxes in Vietnam have taken effect in 2024. Some of these changes have been made to provide economic stimulus, whereas others have been made to bring Vietnam’s tax policies in line with international tax regimes.
India Briefing
India Opens Space Sector to Global Investors with 100% FDI Allowed
02/22/2024India will permit FDI up to 100 percent under the automatic route in the space sector for the manufacturing of components, systems, or sub-systems associated with satellites, ground segments, and user segments.
China Briefing
China’s Gaming Industry: Trends and Regulatory Outlook 2024
02/22/2024We discuss why China's gaming industry is a global powerhouse despite regulatory interventions, boasting growth in revenue and market share.
India Briefing
India Notifies ‘Lesser Penalty’ Regime under the Competition Act
02/22/2024The Lesser Penalty regime in India is provided under Section 46 of the Competition Act, 2002 and governed by regulations released by the CCI. We discuss key features of this leniency program, which applies to entities under investigation in cartel cases, and the benefits provided under India's antitrust laws.
Vietnam Briefing
An Investor’s Guide to Ba Ria-Vung Tau
02/22/2024Ba Ria-Vung Tau is becoming an increasingly important manufacturing hub in Vietnam with a slew of big firms starting new projects in the province in 2023. Here’s why.