Impact Investing in Asia
May 24 – Impact investing is a growing trend in the worldwide economic market. This relatively new concept, which first came to light in 2007 at a Rockefeller Foundation meeting, is the process of a company or individuals investing in other companies, funds or organizations to generate not only financial profit, but also social or […]
Is Doing Business in India More Difficult than in China?
What are the business environment differences between China and India? Here we present a list of issues for comparison concerning setting up and running a business in these two countries.
Understanding Development Zones in Asia
With the success of China’s special economic zone in Shenzhen in the 1980s, development zones across Asia have proliferated as catalysts for economic reform and foreign investment. There remains no doubt that utilizing a development zone can significantly enhance your success across emerging markets throughout Asia.
India-China Relations Strengthened Through Investment Agreements
May 21 – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has recently met with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi, the first trip abroad for Premier Li in an official capacity. The two world leaders discussed India-China relations, as well as penned several agreements designed to foster investment and trade between the two nations. “The purpose […]
Report: China & India to Be Largest Investors in Developing World
May 17 – China and India are expected to become the largest investors among developing nations, and will combine to account for roughly 38 percent of global gross investments in 2030, according to the World Bank’s newly released Global Development Horizons (GDH) report, titled “Capital for the Future: Saving and Investment in an Interdependent World.”
Asia Briefing Releases ‘The China Tax Guide: Tax, Accounting & Audit (Sixth Edition)’
This edition of the China Tax Guide, updated for 2013, offers a comprehensive overview of the major taxes foreign investors are likely to encounter when establishing or operating a business in China, as well as other tax-relevant obligations. This concise, detailed, yet pragmatic guide is ideal for anyone looking to navigate the complex tax and accounting landscape in China in order to effectively manage and strategically plan their China operations.
China and India: The Proverbial Hare and Tortoise?
As India begins to recover from the aftermath of what has indeed proven to be a difficult financial period, questions are now being asked as to the extent of competition India really brings to global markets when measured up against China.
China-India Purchasing Power and Expenditure Comparison
May 14 – UBS, a global financial services company, has recently published its exhaustive global summary of prices and earnings as part of a report released once every three years. Using their listed global benchmark of New York as a standard for comparison, we have extrapolated the data UBS produced on China and India regarding purchasing power and expenditure. For […]
U.S., UK and Australia Target Global Tax Crooks
May 13 – The United States (U.S.) is currently cooperating with Australia and the U.K. in an effort to expose global customers who fraudulently avoid their legal tax arrangements. The three countries’ respective tax agencies (the U.S.’ Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the UK’s HM Revenues and Customs (HMRC) and Australia’s Taxation Office (ATO)) have acquired […]
China-India Wage Comparison
Based on a UBS report of global prices and earnings, we present a comparison of China and India’s wages and salaries. We find that low-skilled worker wages are lower in India, while high-skilled worker wages are closer to being equal.