Asia Briefing Requires Senior Technical Managing Editor
Asia Briefing, the publications division of the professional services firm Dezan Shira & Associates, is looking to recruit a high level technical editor.
Leading Edge Alliance Hits US$3 Billion in 2014
The Leading Edge Alliance, whose members include Dezan Shira & Associates, achieved an annual worldwide turnover in excess of US$3 billion during 2014. Dezan Shira is one of the firms representing the Alliance across Asia.
Chinese Tourists’ Behavior Under Fire Across Asia
The massive upsurge of mainland Chinese tourists, caused by increasing wealth and a bi-annual holiday system that allows mainland Chinese a week off work during New Year and National Day, is putting intense pressure on many Asian holiday destinations.
HR Administration: Labor Contracts, Visas and Termination Procedures – New Issue of Asia Briefing Magazine
The newest issue of Asia Briefing magazine, titled “Human Resources Across Asia: A Guide for Foreign Businesses”, is out now and available as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Bookstore.
Quality and Cost of Living Reports Point Towards Emerging Trends in Asia-Pacific
Mercer’s 2015 Quality of Living Rankings confirms some well-established insights into Asian cities. However, rankings alone can be notoriously superficial. In this article, we explore the trends which stand up to scrutiny.
Bangladesh Set to Move Ahead With Flat VAT Rate in 2016
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lent its full support to Bangladesh’s new system of value-added tax (VAT). Following an IMF mission led by Rodrigo Cubero to the country, the IMF said that the tax will help boost revenue and reduce compliance costs for businesses.
India to Re-Establish Ferry Services with Sri Lanka
India is keen to restart ferry services with Sri Lanka and will be discussing this when Prime Minister Modi visits the island nation on March 13-14 as part of his visit to Sri Lanka, the Seychelles and Mauritius.
Asian Investment in Europe’s Shipping Sector, Part 2: Asian Shipping Centers & Routes to Watch
Asian shipping centers continue to go from strength to strength. In the second of our two-part article on Asian investment in Europe’s shipping sector, we look at how these centers have developed and discuss important shipping routes in the Asia-Pacific region.
It’s Wait and See for the Mooted China-India-Sri Lanka Partnership
Sri Lanka found itself in the faintly odd position of being feted by two superpowers last week, as new Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Not surprisingly, the visit does not sit especially well with India, just an hour away from Sri Lanka’s west coast.
Asian Investment in Europe’s Shipping Sector, Part 1: Trends and Intra-Asian Trade
The European shipping sector is confident that the Asian market will remain a reliable lifeline. In the first of this two-part article on the opportunities and threats to Europe’s reliance on the Asian shipping sector, we take a look at the general trends in the industry and intra-Asian trade.