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Israel, Vietnam Sign Free Trade Agreement

Binh Duong Province: Unveiling Opportunities in Vietnam's Dynamic Retail Landscape

Aggregate retail sales of consumer goods and services have surged by 12.4 percent year-on-year in 2023 in Vietnam's Binh Duong province.

Navigating Business Prospects in India’s Retail Industry

India's retail industry is rapidly growing due to the entry of new players. With a large population, a growing middle class, and an emerging luxury spending cohort, foreign retailers have excellent prospects for business expansion in the Indian market.

Foreign Investment Prospects in Vietnam's Supporting Industries

To achieve a sustainable export-led growth, Vietnam's supporting industries need to be more competitive and increase higher quality participation in global supply chains.

Vietnam News in Brief: Weekly Roundup August 11

US President to visit Vietnam 'shortly', minimum wage talks begin, and the World Bank sees GDP growth of 4.7 percent for Vietnam in 2023, in this week's Vietnam News in Brief.

German Firms and Chinese Cash: Dependence or Delusion?

In this op-ed, Simon Laube examines the assertion that corporate Germany is dependent on Chinese profits, demonstrating that extrapolating broad conclusions from individual cases does not provide the full picture.

China Monthly Tax Brief: July 2023

In our China Monthly Tax Brief for July 2023, we discuss the extension of some noteworthy preferential tax policies and treatment till the end of 2027.

Proposed Regulatory Framework for Single Family Offices in Singapore

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is proposing a regulatory framework for single-family that would allow it to enhance its defense against money laundering in the SFO industry.

Equalization Levy Compliance Framework for Non-Resident E-Commerce Operators in India

In keeping with BEPS provisions, India has in place an equalization levy since 2016, which was amended in the Finance Act 2020. We discuss how this digital tax mechanism impacts non-resident e-commerce operators in India.

Chris Devonshire-Ellis - Sputnik Interview Concerning China's Increasing Gold Reserves and the Implications

China’s Electric Vehicle Supply Chain and Its Future Prospects

We discuss the investment prospects in China’s electric vehicle supply chain—across upstream, midstream, and downstream stages of production—amid government incentives, technology advancements, and fierce competition for cost-efficiency and market access.

Dubai Free Trade Zone Reports 24% Increase In Chinese Investors