News Across Asia

India, Indonesia To Engage In Mutual Currency Trade And Drop US Dollar

India and Indonesia are strengthening bilateral trade ties by establishing a framework to settle trade in rupees and rupiah, interlinking fast payment systems, and expanding digital payment collaboration.

Chris Devonshire-Ellis Discusses UK Joining The CPTPP On Nikkei Asia

The British government is keen to promote the CPTPP pact, noting that the Asia-Pacific bloc represents 12% of the global economy.

Exploring Australian Trade and Investment Prospects in Indonesia

Indonesia’s stable economic growth, burgeoning middle-class, and improving infrastructure provide an array of opportunities for Australian investors.

Business Opportunities for Foreign Brands in the Children’s Snacks Industry in China

The children's snacks industry in China is rapidly growing as per capita incomes rise and parents focus more on nutrition and health. In this industry profile, we discuss product trends, prospects for foreign brands, government regulation, and FDI access.

United Kingdom Formally Signs on to CPTPP

The UK has joined the CPTPP capping almost eight years of changes in trade conditions between the UK and Vietnam. Here’s what trade moving forward might look like.

Qualifying “Adequate Substance” Now Key To Attaining UAE Free Zone Zero Per Cent Corporate Tax Rates

Turkiye’s Erdogan Goes On Middle Eastern Investment Raising Tour

New Measures to Support Hong Kong and Macao Medical Institutions in Qianhai Cooperation Zone

We look at the highlights, benefits, and requirements proposed in the new measures to support the establishment and work of Hong Kong and Macao medical institutions within the Qianhai Cooperation Zone.

India, UAE Agreements on Currency Settlement, Payment Systems, and Key Sector Collaboration

In July 2023, PM Modi's UAE visit resulted in three key agreements between India and the UAE. These agreements focus on local currency trade settlement, fast payment system integration, and the establishment of an IIT-Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi.

Vietnam in H1: Economic Report Card Shows Mixed Results

For Vietnam, the first six months of the year have been filled with peaks and troughs. Here’s what happened, the country’s response, and what investors can expect moving forward.

Consolidating Your UAE Businesses Into ‘Tax Groups’

Bilateral Trade and Investment Between Saudi Arabia & India, 2023/24 Situation and Prospects