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ASEAN Briefing
Prabowo Subianto Becomes Indonesian President
04/25/2024On April 22, 2024, Indonesia’s General Election Commission officially declared Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka as the next president and vice president respectively.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Exports to the US in Q1 2024 Reach US$25.77 Billion
04/24/2024Vietnam exports to the US in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 accounted for 27.7% of the entire export turnover of the Southeast Asian economy.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam’s Extended Producer Responsibility Policy: Company Recycling Obligations
04/24/2024Vietnam's amended Environment Protection Law (EPL) in 2022 introduced a new “extended producer responsibility” (EPR) policy which places the burden of responsibility to recycle on companies.
India Briefing
Top Companies Race to Seize India's ACC Manufacturing Opportunity
04/24/2024Foreign investors in the manufacturing space and other such stakeholders should pay attention to the emerging capacity building in the Indian ACC manufacturing industry and forge supplier relationships with PLI beneficiaries to achieve mutually advantageous outcomes.
China Briefing
China-Germany Bilateral Relations: Trade and Investment
04/24/2024The changing trade and investment relationship between China and Germany underscores emphasis on collaboration while navigating new challenges. We discuss how heightened industrial competition is reshaping vital sectors, prompting both countries to seek balance and adapt to evolving dynamics.
Middle East Briefing
Over 15,000 Indian Companies Joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023
04/24/2024In 2023, 15,481 Indian enterprises joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, indicative of the UAE market's appeal among global investors.
ASEAN Briefing
Singapore Designates Lawrence Wong as Prime Minister, Effective May 15
04/23/2024Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will take over as Prime Minister in May from Lee Hsien Loong, who will step down after 20 years in office.
India Briefing
Powering India's Green Energy Ambitions Through Nuclear Energy
04/23/2024India intends to triple its nuclear power generation capacity by 2030, making the energy source a major component of the nation's power mix.
Vietnam Briefing
Unlocking Investment Opportunities: Vietnam's Q1 Business Activity Rebound
04/23/2024We note the increased business activity seen in Q1 2024 across key sectors in Vietnam and briefly discuss the opportunities it presents for investors.
Middle East Briefing
UAE Central Bank Calls on Lenders to Extend Loan Repayment Following Unstable Weather Conditions
04/23/2024UAE directs banks and insurers to allow six-month loan repayment delay for customers affected by unstable weather.
India Briefing
Apple's iPhone Exports from India Doubles in FY 2023-24
04/22/2024Apple's iPhone export figures from India in FY 2023-24 amounted to US$12.1 billion. The US-based electronics giant is also reportedly planning to add 500,000 people to its India workforce over the course of the next three years.
China Briefing
How to Get a Certificate of No Criminal Record in China - A Guide for Foreign Residents
04/22/2024We explain how foreign residents can obtain a certificate of no criminal record in China, using the city of Shanghai as an example.