News Across Asia

China Removes Barley Tariffs on Australia

China has lifted the anti-dumping tariffs on Australian barley, marking a significant step towards normalizing trade relations between the two nations after a three-year period of strained ties. Officials on both sides have expressed cautious optimism about the potential for resolving other trade disputes.

Indonesia-Iran Preferential Trade Agreement: Unlocking Investment Prospects

Indonesia and Iran signed a preferential trade agreement (PTA) on May 23, 2023, with the aim to increase trade and strengthen diplomatic relations.

Vietnam-Brunei Committed to Increasing Two-Way Trade

The Vietnamese PM and the Ambassador of Brunei met last month to discuss trade. With this in mind, we thought we'd take a look at how trade between these two countries is shaping up.

Updates to China’s 2023 Catalogue for Guiding Industry Restructuring

The 2023 updated catalogue reflects China's efforts to modernize its industrial system, boost core competitiveness, and meet green goals. We discuss noteworthy changes to the Catalogue for Guiding Industry Restructuring for foreign investors.

India Skill Report 2023: Findings on Talent Availability and Employability in Emerging Technologies

Recent reports on talent availability in India indicate some progress has been made in boosting employability for tech-driven sectors. Key skill gaps, however, remain. We discuss the data and top growth sectors to 2030.

China Extends Multiple Tax Incentives for Small Businesses to the End of 2027

China has extended several tax incentives for small businesses till the end of 2027, including CIT, VAT, and access to preferential treatment. We discuss how the incentives apply and key dates.

AI in Vietnam: Opportunities and Challenges for Foreign Investors

AI has become very popular in Vietnam. However, as foreign firms seek to capitalize on this trend, they should be mindful of certain challenges.

Significant Growth In Turkiye – UAE Growth Anticipated: UAE Ambassador

An Overview of Singapore's Free Trade Agreements

Singapore’s extensive free trade agreements have contributed to accelerating the country’s transformation to a first-world economy.

Making and Selling Confectionery in Vietnam

The confectionery industry in Vietnam is booming in more ways than one. Whereas there is ample opportunity to manufacture confectionery in Vietnam to export to the world, Vietnam also has a fondness for sweet treats and a big consumer base.

Beyond a Mega City: Investing in China’s Mega City Clusters – New Dezan Shira & Associates Publication

We take a close look at the investment opportunities and business incentives offered by China's most investor-friendly mega city clusters - the YRD, the GBA, the Jing-Jin-Ji region, and the Chengdu-Chongqing Twin City Circle.

Foreign Investors In the UAE: Non-Compliance Tax Rules - Compliance and Non-Compliance Penalties