News Across Asia

Where are Samsung’s Factories in Vietnam?

Samsung has a huge operation in Vietnam with 25 factories in 11 provinces. Here’s where they are and why.

China's Luxury Auto Brand Hongqi - As Used By Xi Jinping - To Be Sold In UAE

Minimum Wage Increases for Micro Enterprises in Malaysia Deferred to July 2023

Micro enterprises in Malaysia will not be required to implement the new minimum wage until July 2023.

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Explainer: Vietnam’s Second Land Rent Cut for Groups Affected by COVID-19

Vietnam is offering land rent reductions for organisations and businesses affected by COVID-19. Here are the details.

Turkiye-Syria Earthquake – Death Toll Could Reach 20,000 With Hundreds of Thousands Without Food, Heat Or Shelter

China 2022 Economic Growth - A Breakdown of Provincial GDP Statistics

We break down and analyze the local GDP data of China's 31 mainland provinces and discuss the growth prospects for 2023.

Integrating with Global Value Chains: Sector Opportunities and Challenges in India

India can better integrate with global value chains if it simplifies its customs and trade procedures and engages its vast MSME sector with global lead firms.

ESG in Vietnam: Challenges but Significant Potential

Dezan Shira & Associates' Marco Forster discusses ESG's potential and challenges in Vietnam.

UAE-Cambodia CEPA Agreement Expected Later In 2023

UAE-India Bilateral Trade ‘Can Easily Surpass US$100 billion’

India’s FAME-II Scheme for Electric Vehicles Gets 80% Bump in Budget Allocation

India’s budget allocation for the FAME-II scheme to incentivize clean mobility for FY24 is INR 51.72 billion (approx. US$631 million).