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China has reportedly removed all the remaining restrictions on Australian coal imports, signaling an end to trade restrictions imposed in late 2020. The move will further enhance the business confidence of those engaging in bilateral trade between the two countries. In this article, we discuss the latest developments and their impact on Sino-Australian bilateral trade and future relations.
The Philippines Senate has officially ratified the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, making the country the last signatory aside from Myanmar to conclude this significant trade deal. Having signed off the RCEP, we discuss prospects in key growth sectors in the Philippines – agriculture, BPO, and electronics.
The Diamond trade between the United Arab Emirates and Israel reached US$1.75 billion in 2022, representing a 163% increase over 2021. The increase, reported only a few days in advance of International Diamond Week in Tel Aviv, is illustrative of the consistently deepening relationship between the UAE and Israel since the historic ratification of the Abraham Accords in 2020.
China has officially acceded to the Apostille Convention. This will save time and costs for companies and individuals, as foreign documents for use in China will no longer need to undergo multiple rounds of authentication by different authorities. We discuss how certain administrative procedures will be made simpler after China joins the Apostille Convention.
In the first two months of 2023, smartphone exports from India surpassed US$2 billion, indicating strong government support and the growth of a local industrial ecosystem. Apple and Samsung have played a crucial role in boosting these mobile exports through their contract manufacturers in India. These two companies account for nearly 90% of Indian smartphone exports.
Healthcare is one of several industries predicted to lead M&As in Vietnam in 2023. PwC is predicting that healthcare will be one among a handful of the top sectors drawing FDI in Vietnam this year. We discuss what is happening in the sector and why it is attracting so much attention from healthcare firms looking to expand in, or enter, the Vietnamese healthcare market.
Explained: Vietnam’s Real Estate Market Turmoil
Egypt Becomes A Member Of The BRICS New Development Bank
India, UK FTA Negotiations: Key Updates
Uzbekistan Wants China Relations To Progress From Trade To Investment
Investing in Vietnam’s Startup Sector: Latest Issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine
Russia, China, Propose Global Trade and Cooperation 'New Era'
With the Putin-Xi Summit now over, the Joint China-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Statement from both proposes a multi-polar world. Their existing allies may have the collective means to globally instigate this, despite Western objections.
Since the implementation of Uzbekistan’s new economic policy last year, the country’s economic cooperation with external powers, including Russia, China, and the countries of the European Union has deepened considerably, with the Chinese presence in Uzbekistan deemed significant. In this article we analyze current economic cooperation between Uzbekistan and China.
The recent Iran / Saudi Arabia agreement lays out a step-by-step program on re-instating severed relations between the two nations. This was brokered by China and speaks volumes about Beijing’s growing influence in the Middle East, especially amid the region’s traditional security guarantor, the United States facing distractions in Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific region.
Countries in Central Asia and the South Caucasus have made impressive trade development strides thanks to the intermediary trade in goods from Western countries to Russia. After the introduction of sanctions, the trade turnover of the European Union with Russia’s neighbours to the East increased many times, while their Russia trade also increased. Intra-EAEU trade was up 40% in 2022.
Having ratified the RCEP agreement in February, we discuss prospects in key growth sectors in the Philippines - agriculture, BPO, and electronics.
Indonesia's Top Sectors to Watch for in 2023
New Due Diligence Requirements for Corporate Finance Advisers in Singapore
Singapore Budget 2023: Impact for Businesses
Singapore and Vietnam Sign MoUs to Enhance Economic Cooperation
Employment Permits in Malaysia
Indonesia Issues Incentives for New Capital City Project
We discuss China lifting restrictions on Australian coal imports and its impact on business, trade, and commercial opportunities between the two countries.
US-China Trade in Goods Hits New Record in 2022 - What Does it Mean for Bilateral Ties?
Breakdown and Analysis of China's Economic Data for January and February 2023
Preparing for China’s Annual CIT Filing: How to Deal with Book-Tax Differences
The Putin-Xi Summit – Their Joint Statement and Analysis
E-Invoicing in China 2023: Expansion of the Fully Digitalized E-Fapiao Program (Updated)
China Joins Apostille Convention, Simplifying the Use of Foreign Documents
Through initiatives like the production-linked incentive schemes, India is successfully boosting domestic electronics manufacturing and exports amid ambitions to move up the global value chain.
India's Semiconductor Landscape: Government Support and Investment Trends
South Indian State of Karnataka Liberalizes Labor Law After Lobbying by Apple, Foxconn
India Tightens Release of FAME-2 Subsidies for EV Makers, May Not Extend Scheme
India, UK FTA Negotiations: Key Updates
PAN Application Procedure in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
India and Australia to Mutually Recognize Education Degrees, Opening Up Commercial Prospects
Vietnam’s real estate market has been struggling of late under the weight of a number of challenges. Here’s what foreign investors should know.
Vietnam’s Import-Export Turnover Tops US$49.3 Billion in February
Investing in Aquaculture in Vietnam
Vietnam's Data Market: Overview, Regulations, and Current Competition
Investing in Vietnam’s Startup Sector: Latest Issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine
What’s Driving Mergers and Acquisitions in Vietnam’s Healthcare Sector?
India-Vietnam Look to Boost Trade in Agriculture
EBRD Report: Anti-Russian Sanctions Are Boosting Central Asian Economies
EAEU Sovereign Currency Usage To Increase To 80-85% Of Total Trade
The Eurasian Economic Union Free Trade Agreements: Latest Progress
Russia Proposes Suspending Double Tax Agreements With 'Unfriendly' Countries
Uzbekistan Wants China Relations To Progress From Trade To Investment
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation & Eurasian Economic Union To Strengthen Economic Partnership
Russian Financial Management Firms Enter China and India Markets
Uzbekistan’s Opportunities and Challenges from China’s Belt & Road Initiative
China & Vietnam Take Part Of Russia’s Market Share In Kazakhstan Household Appliance Exports
China and The Developing Multipolar Order in the Middle East
UAE Welcomes Syria ‘Back Into The Arabic Community”
Notes On The Greater Arab Free Trade Agreement (GAFTA) As Apply To Regional Foreign Investors
Saudi National Bank Partners With China Exim Bank In RMB Yuan Loans
UAE Intends To Introduce ‘Flexi’ Work Permits By Q3 2023
UK Progresses With 'Trade Wins' As GCC Trade Deal Looks Promising