News Across Asia

Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #91         

India Launches New Schemes to Strengthen Pharmaceutical MSMEs

The new schemes envisage technology upgradation and setting up common research centers and effluent treatment plants in clusters for pharmaceutical MSMEs.

A Look at Recent M&A Activity in China

China's M&A market is experiencing a period of cooling after a record year in 2021, due to the rising uncertainties in the international and domestic economic outlook. Under this climate, companies and investors have been looking to future-proof their assets and mitigate risks by investing in strategic and emerging industries.

Opportunities for Australian F&B Brands in Singapore

Singapore is highly dependent on food and beverage imports and the country presents a highly lucrative market for Australian food brands.

10 Things Businesses Need to Know When Setting Up a Company in China and the UK: Episode 1

Maria Kotova and Lisa Gui explain how to define the holding structure in China and the UK with regards to the tax and legal implications.

Mortgage Boycott: What’s Going on in China’s Property Market?

Why are homeowners in China refusing to pay their mortgages? We explain the events that led to the mortgage boycott and the potential impact on the property market.

Vietnam's Coffee Market Faces Challenges Despite Strong Exports, Domestic Growth

Vietnamese coffee industry offers opportunities for investments in areas that could see Vietnam climb up the global coffee value chain.

2023 Foreign Investment Opportunities in Indonesia

Indonesia has been a major recipient of Chinese investment for some time. The country offers opportunities in various sectors including the digital economy, healthcare, and finance, among others.  

How to Prevent Trademark Revocation in China: Attorney’s View

We address some frequently asked questions about trademark revocation in China and discuss best practices for trademark protection in this context.

Withholding Tax in India: An Explainer

We explain the withholding tax regime in India, including threshold levels, tax rates, and DTA treaty rates on payments to resident and non-resident firms.

Investing in China’s Multi-Billion-Dollar Pet Industry - Trends and Opportunities

The booming China pet market presents a host of new investment opportunities. Here are the latest trends and stats investors need to know.

Statutory, Internal, Secretarial, Cost, and Tax Audit in India: Key Points

We examine each type of audit under India's company law and what classes of companies are required to conduct an audit and appoint auditors.