News Across Asia

India's Surat Diamond Bourse: A Game-Changing Hub for Global Diamond Trade

We cover key features of the recently inaugurated Surat Diamond Bourse in the state of Gujarat, India, and discuss its impact for the global diamond and jewelry trade. Since nearly a century, the city of Surat processes over 90 percent of the world's natural diamonds.

An Introduction To The Suez Canal Economic Zone

Kazakhstan, UAE Create Transportation JV To Facilitate Central Asia - Middle East Trade

Singapore Expands Mandatory Climate Reporting to More Industries in 2024

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) will begin mandating more industries to submit environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reports for the 2024 financial year.

China’s Economy in 2023 - A Year of Growth and Recovery

China's 2023 economy is set to beat targets after a year of robust GDP growth unleashed by the lifting of COVID-19 restricitions.

Vietnam’s Amended Telecommunication Law for Foreign Firms

Vietnam has amended its Telecommunications Law with a number of changes that may impact foreign firms operating in the sector. Here’s what they are.

Multilateral Trade Between the UAE and Pakistan: 2023 / 24 Status and Prospects

Oman, India Discuss CEPA and Bilateral Trade Growth

India’s Economy in 2023: A Year-End Review

As we near the end of 2023, we recap key developments shaping India’s economy and keeping it poised for rapid growth going into 2024.

How China is Adapting to the World Bank's B-READY Business Environment Benchmark

China is preparing for the World Bank’s new Business Ready (“B-READY”) ease of doing business report. Big cities include Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen have released a range of policy measures in 2023 to improve the business and investment environment for both foreign and domestic companies.

Recap: Vietnam’s Economy in 2023

With Christmas just 10 days away and the New Year just a week after that, we look back at the key events that shaped Vietnam’s business environment in 2023.

Singapore Economy Recap for 2023

We recap key economic indicators from Singapore in 2023, including trends and opportunities for the city-state.