News Across Asia - Page 408

ASEAN Briefing

The Guide to Thailand's Import and Export Procedures

12/26/2016

The time and costs involved in importing and exporting in Thailand are significantly lower than in most Asia Pacific countries, as the government continues the streamlining of customs procedures. This article offers a step-by-step guide to ensure the succ

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam News Brief: New Zealand Diplomacy, Sports Betting, and e-Commerce Transfer Pricing

12/07/2016

In this week's Vietnam Regulatory Brief we analyze recent diplomatic developments with New Zealand, discuss sports betting regulation, and outline recent challenges in monitoring e-commerce transfer pricing

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam News Brief: Wages, Business Registration, and the Trans Pacific Partnership

11/23/2016

In this week's Vietnam Regulatory Brief we highlight increased minimum wages, analyze streamlined business registration, and discuss the future of the Trans Pacific Partnership

India Briefing

Import and Export Licensing Procedures in India

11/16/2016

India’s import and export system is governed by the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act of 1992 and India’s Export Import Policy. Imports and exports of all goods are free, except for the items regulated by the EXIM policy or any other law cu

India Briefing

City Spotlight: Investing in India's Hyderabad

11/11/2016

The city of Hyderabad was ranked second in the latest survey by the World Bank in terms of Ease of Doing Business in India. This article highlights the city's vibrant cultural, economic, and educational infrastructure that supports its positive business a

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam News Brief: Cambodian Tariffs, Freight Charges, and Government Optimization in Da Nang

11/09/2016

In this week's Vietnam Regulatory Brief we analyze Cambodian tariff reductions, highlight newly published freight charges, and discuss ongoing government optimization in Da Nang

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam News Brief: Import Tariffs, Business Fees, and Industrial Liquor Production

10/28/2016

In this week's Vietnam Regulatory Brief we highlight import tariff reductions, discuss business fee schedules, andn analyze recent regualtion of industrial liquor production

ASEAN Briefing

IP Protection in Malaysia's Food & Beverage Industry

10/18/2016

Due largely to rapid economic growth, counterfeiting of Malaysian food products has increased dramatically in recent years. Intellectual property concerns such as trademarks, geographical indications, and trade secrets are important areas of Malaysian pol

Vietnam Briefing

Industry Spotlight: Vietnam's Beverage Market

10/03/2016

With a rapidly expanding middle class and massive tariff reductions from multiple free trade agreements coming into effect, this article explores opportunities in Vietnam's emerging beverage industry.

ASEAN Briefing

The State of ASEAN M&As in 2016

09/22/2016

In its most recent investment report for 2016, ASEAN has focused heavily on the intertwined issues of mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Learn which parties are at the forefront of these acquisitions and where opportunities lie in the near to medium term.

ASEAN Briefing

Industry Spotlight: Identifying Opportunities in ASEAN Real Estate

09/16/2016

ASEAN's real estate market has become one of the region's most promising investment opportunities as increased growth and supporting demographics facilitate demand. Learn more about three of the region's most promising opportunities for investment.

China Briefing

Post VAT Reform: Defining Small Scale and General Taxpayer Status in China

09/08/2016

Prior to the full implementation of the VAT reform in May, the SAT released an announcement clarifying the scope of small scale and general taxpayers. In this article, we look at how to determine if your entity qualifies for general taxpayer status.