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Belt & Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #98

IPEF Releases Ministerial Statements Concerning the Pillars; India Skips Trade Pillar

We list the outcomes of the fist in-person IPEF Ministerial conference held on September 8-9, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

ASEAN Ministers Attend U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Negotiations

Economic ministers from several ASEAN countries attended the first official meeting of the U.S.-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in Los Angeles.

M&A Strategies for SMEs in China

SMEs should benchmark M&A costs against the potential gains and deploy strategies that have been successfully used by industry peers.

GCC & Central Asian Finance Ministers Meet In Riyadh

India Attends First In-Person IPEF Ministerial Conference

India will be part of three out of four pillars of the US-led IPEF framework – resilient economy (supply chain), clean economy (decarbonization and infrastructure), and fair economy (anti-corruption and tax).

Singapore’s Property Market Booming from Increase in Chinese Buyers

The growing high-wealth Chinese population living in Singapore will likely create more business and investment links between the two countries.

Everything You Need to Know About the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)

We answer key questions around the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), implications for member countries, and its impact on China and relevance to RCEP.

Renegotiating the Terms of Your Joint Venture in China

Renegotiating terms of the joint venture is not common, but we discuss which considerations can require parties to revisit the contract.

Why Vietnam’s Infrastructure is Crucial for Economic Growth

Vietnam's infrastructure is crucial for its fast-growing economy and record FDI. We look at the current state of infrastructure and key prospects.

India's EV Manufacturing Capacity and Market Preferences

While India's EV industry is at a nascent stage of growth, it will benefit from a strong auto manufacturing ecosystem and large consumer base.

Singapore Introduces New Work Visa Rules Aimed at Attracting Foreign Talent

Among the new changes is the introduction of the Overseas Network & Expertise Pass, which allows high-earners and achievers to live in Singapore without the need to secure employment first.