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ASEAN Briefing

The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Brunei

03/01/2018

For expatriate workers and their employers in Brunei, understanding the process to obtain an employment permit is essential. Read more in our latest article.

India Briefing

Germany, India Diversify Economic Relations – Manufacturing, SMEs, Startups

02/22/2018

German investment in India is rapidly growing. Here, we look at major sectors attracting German FDI, scope of bilateral trade, and increasing opportunities for German manufacturing, SMEs, and startups in India.

China Briefing

China Eases FDI Restrictions in Free Trade Zones

02/08/2018

China has relaxed restrictions on foreign investment in the country’s 11 free trade zones (FTZs). In this article, we look at the changes and the implications for investing in China's FTZs.

ASEAN Briefing

IP Considerations in Singapore’s Healthcare and Medical Technologies Sector

01/29/2018

Underpinned by both rising disposable income and progressively aging population, Singapore offers various business opportunities in healthcare and medical technologies sectors. South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the pre-market IP issues that comp

China Briefing

Manzhouli-Russia Trade Heats Up

12/27/2017

Cross-border trade at Manzhouli, the Chinese city right at the borders of Russia and Mongolia, has exceeded RMB 200 million (US$30.5 million) this year, bringing the total turnover to RMB 300 million (US$45.8 million) since its border free trade zone star

ASEAN Briefing

IP Protection in the Philippines Pharmaceutical Industry

10/12/2017

In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the strategies foreign companies should adopt to enforce their intellectual property rights in the Philippines pharmaceutical industry.

ASEAN Briefing

Thailand Launches New Online Service for Work Permits and Visas

09/29/2017

Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has launched a new online visa service for BOI-registered companies in order to ease the visa application process. Under the new system, authorities will issue an electronic work permit to the applicants instead of t

ASEAN Briefing

The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Laos

09/22/2017

For expatriate workers and their employers in Laos, understanding the process to obtain a business visa and employment permit is essential. Read more about the various business visas and employment permits issued to expatriates planning to work in Laos.

India Briefing

India Starts Free Trade Negotiations with the Eurasian Economic Union

08/25/2017

The Eurasian Economic Union and India will sign a deal this Saturday paving the way for negotiations on a future free trade zone agreement. This article discusses the latest developments and their impact on India - Russia trade and business relations.

India Briefing

Australian Investment into India: Skill India, Clean Energy Market

08/22/2017

Australian investment prospects in India are growing. In this article, we focus on opportunities emerging in two key industries – education and clean energy. Finally, we discuss the benefits of investors approaching India on a state-by-state basis.

China Briefing

China Work Permit Calculator: Find Your Tier

08/16/2017

China’s new work permit system for foreigners was rolled out nationwide on April 1 this year, introducing a three-tier talent grading system for expatriates. Here, we present a work permit calculator which can help employers and expats research tier cat

China Briefing

China Work Permits: Are You an A, B, or C Tier Talent?

07/19/2017

China’s new work permit system for foreigners introduces a point-based tiered ranking system to determine applicants' eligibility to work in the country. In this article, we clarify who is placed where under the new system, and the implications of the tiered rankings.