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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.
ASEAN Briefing
MAS Sets New Standard with Digital Platform for ESG Data Collection
01/29/2024The Monetary Authority of Singapore launched a new digital platform called Gprnt , which aims to simplify how the financial sector collects, access, and acts upon ESG data.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam-Philippines Two-Way Trade
01/29/2024The President of the Philippines is on an official state visit to Hanoi during which he will discuss trade and investment between the two nations. Here’s how that trade and investment is shaping up.
Middle East Briefing
Oman Launches New Investment Fund to Boost FDI and Investment in SMEs
01/29/2024To boost private sector and SME investments, Oman's sovereign wealth fund has launched a US$5.2 billion new investment fund. This is in keeping with a general trend in GCC states.
China Briefing
China and Thailand to Waive Visa Requirements Permanently from March
01/29/2024China and Thailand have agreed to a permanent visa-free policy starting March 2024, fostering diplomatic relations and stimulating economic activity in their respective tourism sectors.
China Briefing
The New Hong Kong-Mainland Reciprocal Enforcement of Judgments Regime Took Effect on Jan 29
01/29/2024The new Hong Kong-Mainland Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments (REJ) regime came into effect on January 29, 2024. In this article we introduce the essentials of this scheme and assess its potential ramifications on businesses.
China Briefing
China’s Catalogue for Prohibited and Restricted Export Technologies: Latest Revisions
01/26/2024China amended its Catalogue for Prohibited and Restricted Export Technology. In this article, we introduce what the Catalogue is and summarize what has been changed.
Vietnam Briefing
Information Communication Infrastructure Master Plan Approved
01/26/2024The Prime Minister of Vietnam has approved a plan to develop Vietnam’s information and communications infrastructure. Here are the details.
China Briefing
China-Singapore 30-Day Mutual Visa Exemption Starts Feb.9
01/25/2024China and Singapore are seeking to establish a mutual 30-day visa-free travel arrangement to boost people exchanges and commercial prospects.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam's Amended Law on Credit Institutions Approved
01/25/2024Last week, Vietnam’s National Assembly voted to approve amendments to the Law on Credit Institutions. Here are the details.