India-China Strategic Dialogue Revolves Around Indian Infrastructure Development
India and China have been holding their third round of the joint Strategic Economic Dialogue in Beijing this past week, with changing demographics in both of these two Asian giants dictating future collaborations.
New Issue of Asia Briefing: The Gateway to ASEAN: Singapore Holding Companies
In the newest issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we highlight and explore Singapore’s position as a holding company location for outbound investment, most notably for companies seeking to enter ASEAN and other emerging markets in Asia.
Philippines Set to Sign Peace Deal with Rebels, Attract Investment Inflows in Mindanao Region
The Philippine government is set to sign a long-awaited peace deal with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) next week that will end more than 30 years of conflict in the country’s southern Mindanao region.
Thailand Investors’ Confidence Report – Part One
Recent protests in Thailand have shaken investor confidence, but there are still several trends that may provide strong returns for long-term investors. In this quest contribution from Squawkonomics, Thailand’s macro economic outlook is considered and several equity plays are outlined.
Indian Outbound Investment is the New Target to Attract
Even while Chinese outbound investment increases, India remains the best target for soliciting FDI thanks to its open markets and low state intervention.
China’s First Onshore Bond Default: A New Precedent
While the default of Shanghai Chaori sets a new precedent for the bailout of mainland firms by the PRC, claims that the default may precipitate ‘China’s Lehman moment’ miss the big picture. Rather, Chaori’s default is the first step towards the adoption of a more selective bailout strategy.
Vietnam Issues New Work Permit Regulations for Foreign Employees
The Vietnamese government has recently released a new Circular on the procedures a foreign worker must adhere to in order to be considered for a work permit. Circular 03/2014 tightens the regulations for foreign workers seeking to come to Vietnam.
Telecommunications Companies Join to Install Cables from Singapore to Europe
A consortium of 15 international telecommunications companies have agreed to install a 20,000 km system of cables running under the sea from Singapore to France, across 17 countries.
China, Japan and South Korea Enter Fourth Round of FTA Talks
Despite political tensions between Japan and its East Asian neighbors, China and South Korea, officials from each of the three countries set aside their differences as they engaged in the fourth round of trilateral FTA talks in Seoul this week.
La Comunità Finanziaria Europea in Vietnam
Durante un incontro con alcuni membri della comunità finanziaria europea, il presidente del Comitato municipale del Popolo di Hanoi, Nguyen The Thao, ha affermato che “Hanoi è impegnata a creare un ambiente di investimenti aperto e trasparente per le società estere, in particolare quelle della comunità finanziaria europea.”