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The Chinese government plans to transform the country into 19 city clusters. If these plans are realized, it will lead to a lot of potential opportunities in China's next phase of urban development.
In the 2015 financial year, Italian companies invested US$334.7 million into India. In this article, we explain how India's tier II cities are attracting Italian manufacturers, and highlight the active role Italy can play in India's "Smart Cities" initiative.
Registration of technology transfer agreements has been made mandatory since July 1, 2018, which will enable government authorities to keep a track of all transfers. Read more to know about the registration procedures, fees, and types of transfer.
Read our latest article to understand corporate taxation and the currently available tax incentives for tax resident companies in Singapore.
Indonesia has one of strongest economic fundamentals in the ASEAN region, stable governance and low political risk. Read more about Indonesia's FDI trends and outlook for 2018 in our latest article.
Find the latest events, conferences and panels discussing the most practical issues of doing business in Asia.
HR Audit in China: The Safeguard against Labor Dispute and Compliance Risks (CN中文)
David Niu, Senior Manager
Nanjing, China l September 18, 2018
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In this issue of ASEAN Briefing magazine, we discuss how to manage contracts and separation in five major ASEAN economies – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. We begin by describing the salient features of labor contracts and social security obligations. We next discuss the various compliance requirements associated with separation of employees. Finally,...
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Rapidly rising labor costs are almost universally considered one of the biggest challenges of doing business in China. In this issue of China Briefing magazine, we take a closer look at these labor-related issues in China. We begin by comparing labor costs across China, and look at ways foreign investors can optimize expenses. Then, we...
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In this issue of India Briefing magazine, we discuss the structure of India’s labor laws, with special reference to the country’s manufacturing and IT sectors. We also briefly examine the composition of India’s labor market and compute average hiring costs in IT and manufacturing. Finally, we put a spotlight on India’s female labor force participation...
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In this issue of Vietnam Briefing, we introduce the concept of transfer pricing and outline its importance to foreign investors operating in Vietnam. We highlight current compliance requirements, outline changes that have been made in recent months, and analyze several areas where foreign investors may find themselves at odds with regulators during their time in...
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In this issue of Russia Briefing, we explain the basics of business set up for foreign investors, from trademark registration, representation, trading mechanisms, and manufacturing. With low corporate tax rates, Russia is set to become the most dynamic of the trade corridors opening up to Asia.
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Indonesia stands out in the ASEAN region for its competitive wages, large labor pool, and burgeoning domestic market. With a population exceeding 250 million, the country is poised to become an immensely lucrative market as it develops further and the urban consumption class continues to grow. In this inaugural issue of Indonesia Briefing magazine, we...
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