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India Briefing
India's General Election Dates Announced, Polling Scheduled in Seven Phases
03/18/2024Polling for the 2024 Indian General Elections, the world's largest electoral exercise, is scheduled to take place from April 19 to June 6, 2024. India Briefing gives a summary of the electoral process and voter profile.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam’s 5G Spectrum Auction: Telecom Companies Enter Bidding Race for Spectrum Licenses
03/18/2024Vietnam has opened its long-awaited 5G spectrum auctions in March to all telecom companies for license to operate multiple band blocs.
Middle East Briefing
UAE Dominates GCC Investments in Africa, Port Infrastructure & Renewables a Key Focus Area
03/18/2024The UAE is competing with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and China for strategic influence in Africa and better trade access.
ASEAN Briefing
Indonesia Issues New Tax Incentives to Spur EV Production and Sales
03/15/2024Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance issued new tax incentives to spur electric vehicle production and sales in the country.
Middle East Briefing
UAE’s Top Emerging Sectors for Investors in 2024
03/15/2024In the UAE, a strategic shift towards economic diversification has catalyzed growth across hospitality, e-commerce, cryptocurrency, and AI.
China Briefing
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit Australia for Trade and Technology Talks
03/15/2024Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit Australia in late March, which will boost trade diplomacy between the two nations.
India Briefing
Examining India's State Capex Performance in 2023-24
03/14/2024India’s latest capital expenditure (capex) estimates from March indicate that the states of Telangana, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh are on track to achieve their budgeted targets. Tracking capex performance has value as such expenditure has multiplier effects in terms of asset creation, raising productivity, and generating jobs.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam’s 2024 FDI Landscape Poised to See Robust Growth
03/14/2024Vietnam's FDI landscape in 2024 is poised for robust expansion, with several opportunities in the technology, renewable energy, healthcare, banking, and real estate sectors.
China Briefing
China’s 2024 Revision to M&A Regulations: New Filing Thresholds
03/14/2024We discuss China's new rules regarding merger filing thresholds, including reduced turnover criteria and roll-back of the 'killer acquisition' clause. However, companies opting for M&A in China and falling below the turnover thresholds must still assess whether their deal could potentially harm competition in their sector as that evaluation would trigger an SAMR investigation.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Issues Decree 10/2024/ND-CP to Attract More High-Tech Investments
03/14/2024Effective from March 25, 2024, Decree 10/2024/ND-CP aims to streamline processes and increase support for investors of high-tech parks and high-tech business activities in Vietnam.
ASEAN Briefing
Singapore's Ambitious AI Investment Plan
03/13/2024Singapore aims to strengthen its position as a global business and innovation hub by investing more than S$1 billion into artificial intelligence over the next five years.
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam CIT and PIT Finalization for the 2023 Tax Period
03/13/2024Compliance with CIT and PIT finalization regulations is crucial for companies and individuals in Vietnam. We discuss reporting requirements and relevant deadlines.