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These new guidelines aim to reduce excessive or unfair punishment of companies for the use of superlative language and also offer valuable insight into how China’s advertising legislation will be enforced. Foreign businesses are advised to be aware of how and when superlative language can be used in advertising in China.
Singapore and Vietnam have signed several Memoranda of Understandings (MoU) to enhance economic cooperation. These enhance collaboration on trade, the green-digital economy, and maritime and port cooperation. We explain the details and the opportunities they present for furthering trade and investment between these two ASEAN countries.
Both sides have stated that the talks have enjoyed “good, positive” momentum. Now, British stakeholders are hoping that regulatory barriers are cleared to facilitate trade through digital services and digitally enabled services. However, a data bill is currently with India’s parliament and could impact the FTA negotiations. We discuss the details and what has been agreed thus far.
The latest issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, titled “Investing in Vietnam’s Startup Sector”, is out now and currently available to subscribers as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store. In this issue: Startup trends in Vietnam / Key startup sector drivers / Human resources challenges for startups.
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.
Vietnam to Ease Visa Requirements to Boost Tourism Industry
India’s Exports to the UAE Projected to Reach US$32 Billion in FY23
New Debt Mutual Fund Rules in India to Take Effect on April 1, 2023
Vietnam News in Brief: Weekly Roundup March 24
China's Corporate Social Credit System: What Businesses Need to Know
Childcare Leave in China (Last Updated on March 24, 2023)
Egypt joins the original five members along with Bangladesh and UAE in acquiring a position within the BRICS bank equity, as BRICS+ becomes a reality.
Proposals have been made by Burkina Faso for a Russia-Africa Trade Policy Bank to better service pan-African Russia trade. We discuss the likely interested trade investment parties.
The proposed Digital Dirham, or CBDC is a risk-free form of digital money issued and guaranteed by the central bank and serves as a secure, cost-effective and efficient form of payment and a store of value. We discuss the banks roll out strategy and when it will likely be operational.
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. We discuss the implications.
Vietnam is seeking to ease visa requirements for foreign visitors. Among the changes being discussed is increasing the duration of e-visas to 45 days.
Philippines Ratifies RCEP Agreement: Opportunities for Businesses
Indonesia Issues Incentives for New Capital City Project
Indonesia's Top Sectors to Watch for in 2023
Singapore and Vietnam Sign MoUs to Enhance Economic Cooperation
Employment Permits in Malaysia
Tax Incentives Under Malaysia’s Budget 2023
New guidelines for using superlatives in advertising in China set clearer boundaries for permitted use and help to reduce unfair penalties.
China Joins Apostille Convention, Simplifying the Use of Foreign Documents
E-Invoicing in China 2023: Expansion of the Fully Digitalized E-Fapiao Program (Updated)
China to Resume Issuing All Types of Visas for Foreigners
China's Corporate Social Credit System: What Businesses Need to Know
Childcare Leave in China (Last Updated on March 24, 2023)
China Reopening After COVID: Latest Developments and Business Advisory
From FY 2023-24, investors in debt mutual funds in India will no longer have the advantage of long-term capital gains tax.
International Law Firms and Foreign Lawyers Can Now Practice Law in India
How to Ensure the Success of Your M&A Deals in India?
South Indian State of Karnataka Liberalizes Labor Law After Lobbying by Apple, Foxconn
India’s Exports to the UAE Projected to Reach US$32 Billion in FY23
Intellectual Property Rights in India: Laws and Procedures for Registration
India, UK FTA Negotiations: Key Updates
A big real estate buy, an airport delayed, and 52 US business leaders on a trade mission–Here’s this week’s Vietnam News in Brief
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
Explained: Vietnam’s Real Estate Market Turmoil
Investing in Vietnam’s Startup Sector: Latest Issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine
What’s Driving Mergers and Acquisitions in Vietnam’s Healthcare Sector?
Russia, China, Propose Global Trade and Cooperation 'New Era'
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
UAE-Israel Diamond Trade Increases 163% In 2022 To Reach US$1.75 Billion
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