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Vietnam Briefing

US - Vietnam Reach Agreement on Currency, No Tariffs Imposed

08/03/2021

Vietnam reached an agreement with the US regarding its practices on currency, marking an end to the dispute, and for Vietnam no threat of tariffs.

China Briefing

Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence, #40

08/03/2021

We look at how US, UK, and EU businesses can take advantage of their respective FTA and DTA arrangements to expand trade and business with RCEP nations.

China Briefing

Shenzhen’s New Data Regulations Explained

08/02/2021

Shenzhen's data regulations come on the heels of the national Data Security Law and the second revision of the draft Personal Information Protection Law. They cover the collection, storage, and transfer of personal data as well as tackle the under-regulat

Vietnam Briefing

Closing Your Business in Vietnam: Guidelines and Procedures

08/02/2021

When closing a business in Vietnam investors must be fully aware of the responsibilities they face in dissolving or terminating a company.

ASEAN Briefing

The Philippines Imposes New 12% VAT Rate on Exporters

07/31/2021

The Philippines' Revenue Regulation No. 9-2021, which introduces a 12 percent value-added tax (VAT) rate on certain sales transactions that were previously taxed at zero percent.

China Briefing

How EU Businesses Can Access the €21 Trillion RCEP Free Trade Market via Existing Agreements

07/30/2021

The EU is not a signatory to the RCEP agreement, but there are indirect ways in which EU businesses can access this market. We look at the possibilities.

Vietnam Briefing

Cross-Border Advertising Services in Vietnam: Decree 70

07/30/2021

Vietnam issued Decree 70 adding new regulations related to cross-border advertising services. The Decree will take effect on September 15, 2021.

ASEAN Briefing

How US Businesses Can Access the East Asian US$25 Trillion RCEP Free Trade Market Agreement via Existing Agreements

07/30/2021

US businesses can access the RCEP free trade agreement through its existing agreements with partners in the region.

ASEAN Briefing

Indonesia’s Omnibus Law: Individuals Now Allowed to Incorporate Companies

07/29/2021

GR 8/2021 introduces individually owned companies, a new type of company category in Indonesia that can be incorporated by a single individual.

China Briefing

How British Business Can Access China's New £18 Trillion Asia RCEP Free Trade Agreement via the Back Door

07/29/2021

Since the UK has free trade agreements with various member states of the RCEP, including Singapore and Vietnam, it could enjoy wider Asia market access.

China Briefing

Artificial Intelligence in China: Shenzhen Releases First Local Regulations

07/29/2021

As a frontier city in the technology industry, Shenzhen’s regulations may be influential in setting national standards for artificial intelligence in China.

Vietnam Briefing

Q&A: How to Set Up a Factory in Vietnam: From Location to Compliance

07/29/2021

In this Q&A with Dustin Daugherty, we look at steps to set up a factory in Vietnam, assessing a manufacturing location, and practical steps to do so.