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China Briefing

Resolving Labor Conflicts: New Regulations on Wage Payment Methods in Shanghai

08/24/2016

Shanghai recently released a new regulation on wage payment methods to make several clarifications and improvements on wage calculation and standards. In this article, we highlight key changes made in the regulations, and provide solutions for labor disputes.

China Briefing

An Introduction to China’s M&A Market

07/22/2016

While inbound M&A growth in China has not been keeping pace with its outbound, the M&A remains one of the key investment vehicles with which foreign companies can enter the Middle Kingdom. In this excerpt from the latest issue of China Briefing, we take a

Vietnam Briefing

City Spotlight: Investment Opportunities in Hai Phong

07/15/2016

Hai Phong is Vietnam's most promising location for China plus one production. Read more for an analysis on corporate establishment procedures, key industries, and tax incentives available within the city.

China Briefing

China Dismantles Controls of Yuan Conversion on Capital Account, Impacting Foreign Institutions

07/05/2016

After one year of China’s RMB conversion pilot program in its four Free Trade Zones, the government is ambitiously introducing the policy nationwide to all non-financial institutions, both domestic and foreign, to help internationalize the RMB, secure its evaluation, and stabilize foreign exchange rates.

China Briefing

Understanding Mergers and Acquisitions in China – New Issue of China Briefing Magazine

06/22/2016

The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, focusing on the country's M&A market and its regulatory framework, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing bookstore.

Vietnam Briefing

City Spotlight: Investment Opportunities in Da Nang

06/20/2016

Da Nang is among Vietnam's top locations for foreign investment. Learn which industries are primed for growth and understand how to best structure your setup to tap into these opportunities.

China Briefing

Turning up the Heat: Understanding China’s Regional High Temperature Allowance

06/08/2016

As summer approaches, a notice detailing temperature standards in Shanghai workplaces and the proper payment of the high temperature allowance has been released. In this article, we take a closer look at the notice and examine how the regulations differ by Chinese province.

ASEAN Briefing

The ASEAN Economic Community and What it means for Intellectual Property

05/31/2016

The AEC will be a turning point for the Southeast Asian business environment, but businesses should not assume that risks to their IP assets will be immediately reduced by AEC measures – diligence and a sound protection strategy will be even more vital

China Briefing

China’s Resource Tax Reform Presents New Opportunities and Restrictions in the Mining Sector

05/27/2016

China's national resource tax reform will comprehensively come into effect on July 1, meaning that the resource tax will be levied based on each resource's price instead of its quantity. In this article, we discuss the upcoming nationwide resource tax reform and its impact on foreign mining companies in China.

China Briefing

China Regulatory Brief: Preferential Policies for Coal Enterprises and the Abolishment of Unnecessary Certificates

05/23/2016

In this week's China Regulatory Brief, we discuss the adjusting time of the minimum wage standard in China, the preferential policies for steel & iron companies, the abolishment of unnecessary certificates, as well as the country's airport construction plan.

China Briefing

Opening a Bank Account in China

05/20/2016

As China’s banking system continues to liberalize and become more international, foreign investors have increasing flexibility over the management of funds. In this article, we lay out the steps and options foreign investors must consider when opening a Chinese bank account.

China Briefing

China Investment Roadmap: the Elderly Care Industry – New Issue of China Briefing Magazine

05/19/2016

The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, focusing on foreign investment in China's elderly care industry, is out now and available for download in the Asia Briefing bookstore.