Singapore Boosts Information Technology Cooperation with South Korea
Small and medium sized information technology companies in South Korea and Singapore can look forward to more opportunities for cooperation and growth as the two countries inked a Memorandum of Understanding on Information and Communications Technology collaboration last Friday.
Private Equity in Asia: Industry Insight
Despite a contraction in private equity deals in Asia-Pacific over the past two years, many experts still see long-term growth prospects in the industry, with the potential for high returns if investors take note of past experiences and make strategic decisions in the region.
Australia and Japan Sign Free Trade Agreement
Australia and Japan have signed a landmark free trade agreement in Canberra this week that will bring significant economic benefits to exporters in both countries.
Asia’s Youth Lead Socially Responsible Consumer Trends
The future of sustainable consumption lies in the hands of young, socially and environmentally conscious consumers, according to a recent report.
La concorrenza estera scuote il mercato dell’e-commerce vietnamita
Lazada, società operante nel settore dell’e-commerce, con sede a Singapore, sta intensificando le attività legate all’online gaming in Vietnam, causando ripercussioni in tutto il settore in questione. Gli operatori locali si affannano per rimanere competitivi, in un momento in cui un numero crescente di aziende estere individua nel Vietnam un mercato in forte espansione.
South Korea to Become New Offshore RMB Clearing Center
China and South Korea have announced their intention to introduce direct trading between the yuan and the won following meetings between Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Park Geun-hye last week.
World Bank Encourages Green Development to Boost Growth in Asia
Asia stands to reap large economic rewards with investment into smart-climate practices, according to the World Bank and the ClimateWorks Foundation. Such investments could add US$1.8 to US$2.6 trillion to annual global gross domestic product by 2030.
Tax Exemptions on Foreign Income for Singapore-Based Companies
According to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, a Singapore tax resident can enjoy tax exemption on specified foreign income that is remitted into Singapore.
Shipping Industry Thrives Throughout Asia-Pacific
Singapore is the best shipping hub in the world, with Hong Kong and Shanghai also in the top 10, according to a new report on international shipping centers released last week.
Asia-Pacific: il salario degli expats
Secondo l’ultima ricerca di mercato condotta dalla società ECA (Employment Conditions Abroad) il Giappone si riconferma il paese, tra quelli dell’Asia-Pacific, nel quale i salari degli expats sono più elevati, seguito da Australia e India. L’indagine, basata su dati provenienti da oltre 10.000 dipendenti in 163 Paesi, mette a confronto le buste paga degli expats […]