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India Briefing
How Tamil Nadu's Footwear Industry is Competing with Southeast Asian Markets
01/31/2024The footwear industry in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu is getting ready to compete with SEA markets and neighbors like Bangladesh. Since announcing its Footwear and Leather Products Policy 2022, the state has attracted several manufacturing investment proposals, including from vendors to major market players like Adidas, Nike, and Crocs.
Middle East Briefing
eSports Sector on the Rise in the Middle East: Outlook, Major Players, and Prospects
01/31/2024As the eSports sector thrives in the Middle East, we delve into the region's burgeoning gaming culture, governmental initiatives, standout players, and promising future.
China Briefing
China's Social Security System: An Explainer
01/31/2024Companies based in China need to understand its complex social security system to stay compliant and maintain strong relations with employees. We address some frequently asked questions.
ASEAN Briefing
New Work Permit Rules for Foreign Employees in Cambodia
01/30/2024Cambodia’s Ministry of Labor Notification No. 110/23 clarifies the parties that are required to apply for work permits and employment cards.
India Briefing
GIFT City's Rising Profile: Government of India Emphasizes Key Progress Ahead of Interim Budget 2024
01/30/2024As an emerging financial services hub in India, the GIFT City IFSC at Gujarat has benefited from liberalized capital and tax rules. The GIFT City is also a major focus of the central and state governments, and will facilitate fintech innovation in India and wider access to global capital markets.
China Briefing
Embracing Sustainability: How Businesses Can Contribute to the 'Beautiful China' Initiative
01/30/2024The “Beautiful China” initiative covers diverse business sectors, offering a wide array of investment opportunities within its framework.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam’s Pet Food Market for US Firms
01/30/2024The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is investing more than US$170,000 to assist US pet food producers to access the Vietnam market. In this light, we look at how this market is developing.
China Briefing
China Issues Special Measures to Ease Market Access in the Nansha District, Guangdong
01/30/2024China has released new measures to improve market access in Nansha District, Guangdong, an emerging high-tech hub in the GBA area.
China Briefing
What to Know Before Quitting Your Job in China - Guide for Foreign Employees
01/30/2024We explain the various procedures foreign workers need to complete before terminating employment in China.
China Briefing
Shanghai’s Lingang New Area to Trial Measures to Facilitate Cross-Border Data Transfer
01/29/2024Lingang New Area in Shanghai will trial measures to facilitate data export, improving the business environment for companies in the area.
India Briefing
India’s 2024 Pre-Interim Budget: What Businesses and Investors Want
01/29/2024Industry stakeholders, businesses, and investors have all shared their wish list of expectations with the government ahead of the interim budget announcement, scheduled for February 1, 2024. We discuss these expectations and explain the limited scope of the budget announcement till the next government is formed following the general elections.
Vietnam Briefing
German-Vietnamese Cooperation on the Exchange of Skilled Workers
01/29/2024A German delegation visit to Vietnam from January 23-24 highlighted prospects for bilateral cooperation in developing Vietnamese skill labor. We discuss key points raised during the visit, including challenges and business growth opportunities.