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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 through...
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 loo...
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.
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.
In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we break down the various types of development zones available in China, India and Vietnam specifically, as well as their key characteristics and leading advantages. We then go on to provide a snapshot of the latest development zones across the rest of Asia.