News Across Asia - Page 142

China Briefing

China Fully Allows Visa-Free Entry for Foreign Tourist Groups on Cruise Ships

05/15/2024

Starting May 15, 2024, foreign tourist groups traveling by cruise ships and organized by Chinese domestic travel agencies can enter China visa-free from ports in 13 cities and stay in eligible areas for 15 days.

China Briefing

France-China Relations: Trade, Investment, and Recent Developments

05/15/2024

As French President Emmanuel Macron makes an official visit to China this week, we discuss the latest bilateral trade and investment data and key diplomatic developments between the two countries.

India Briefing

India Signs 10-Year Pact with Iran to Operate its Chabahar Port

05/14/2024

India and Iran have signed an agreement on bilateral operation of the Chabahar Port, wherein the former will manage Shahid-Behesti terminal.

China Briefing

Tianjin Free Trade Zone Releases China’s First Negative List for Cross-Border Data Transfer

05/14/2024

The Tianjin Free Trade Zone has released China's first data Negative List outlining the types of data that must undergo a security review by China's cybersecurity bureau to be transferred out of China.

India Briefing

India's Trade Performance in FY 2023-24 and Strategy to Explore New Export Markets

05/14/2024

We discuss India's trade performance in FY 2023-24 and the strategy to overcome the trade deficit by penetrating new export markets for its commodities and value-added products.

Vietnam Briefing

Hanoi Attracts Over US$1 Billion in FDI in First Four Months of 2024

05/14/2024

Hanoi recorded 73 newly licensed foreign-invested projects with an accumulated foreign direct investment (FDI) intake of over US$1 billion between January and April of 2024.

Middle East Briefing

Iran Inks 10-Year Port Deal with India: Strengthening Trade Routes and Economic Partnerships

05/14/2024

After prolonged negotiations, Iran and India have successfully concluded a 10-year bilateral contract for the operation of Chabahar Port.

Middle East Briefing

UAE and New Zealand Launched Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

05/14/2024

On May 6, 2024, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA).

ASEAN Briefing

Insights into Thailand’s Standing in the 2024 Emerging Asia Manufacturing Index

05/13/2024

The Emerging Asia Manufacturing Index 2024 report published by Dezan Shira & Associates provides insights into the factors that influence the manufacturing sector in emerging Asian countries such as Thailand.

China Briefing

China’s New Tariff Law: Consolidating and Codifying Existing Tariff Regulations

05/13/2024

China's new Tariff Law consolidates prior rules on import and export duties and codifies measures for imposing counter-tariffs on imported goods.

India Briefing

India's Construction Equipment Market to Become World's 2nd Largest by 2030

05/13/2024

An industry report from ICEMA notes that India's construction equipment market could triple in size to become world's second-largest by 2030.

Middle East Briefing

China and Saudi Arabia Collaborate on Energy Transition

05/13/2024

China and Saudi Arabia are collaborating to accelerate the energy transition towards renewable sources, marking a strategic move towards sustainability and economic diversification.