News Across Asia - Page 421

Vietnam Briefing

Ho Chi Minh City's Thu Thiem: A Global Urban Development Gem

05/13/2015

Squawkonomics have developed new economic metrics that would better explain the economic phenomenon encountered in Vietnam, where land in desirable locations is still available.

China Briefing

China Announces Duty-Free Trade Status To All Least Developed Countries

04/28/2015

Xi Jinping recently suggested that China might sign a Free Trade Agreement with the world's least developed countries. With ASEAN member states already covered under the existing agreement, the new plan would mainly target African nations.

China Briefing

Warming up to the Job: Employee Probation in China

04/28/2015

In this article, we go into the probation period in Chinese labor contracts. A feature that is somewhat unfamiliar to foreign investors, the probation period lets an employer pay a new employee a lower salary, and allows for a lower bar to dismissal.

China Briefing

The New Free Trade Zones Explained, Part I: Guangdong

04/23/2015

China released the much-anticipated policy framework for the three new FTZs. In Part 1 of this article, we provide detailed information of the general plan of the Guangdong Free Trade Zone and discuss the lifted restrictions on foreign investment across a wide array of sectors such as tourism and financial industries.

China Briefing

Social Security in China: What a Foreign Company Needs to Know

04/17/2015

In China, it is now up to companies (including foreign companies) to contribute to an employee’s social welfare. In this article, we highlight what a firm's obligations are and discuss how the system differs between Shanghai and Beijing.

China Briefing

Buying and Printing Fapiao

04/16/2015

In this additional article from our magazine "Managing Your Accounting and Bookkeeping in China," we explain how to purchase fapiao paper and how to purchase and install a fapiao printer.

ASEAN Briefing

City Spotlight: Investing in Jakarta

04/15/2015

Located on the northwest coast of Java, Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and the largest city in the country. Strategically located in the archipelago, Jakarta serves as the gateway to the rest of the country. In this article, we the city's key industr

China Briefing

Setting Up a Dental Clinic in China

04/09/2015

With China recently allowing wholly foreign invested medical institutions in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone, dentistry is one step out of the waiting room. Outside of the FTZ, however, investment remains limited to JVs. Apart from the regular set-up requirements, additional steps need to be taken as well.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam News Brief: Tax, Bidding Guidance and Tariff Lines

04/07/2015

We would like to update you on recent regulations on implementation of the new tax law, project investor selection and new tariff lines applied for products imported directly from Japan.

China Briefing

China Regulatory Brief: New Rules for VAT General Taxpayers Status, Draft Amendments to Patent Law Released

04/06/2015

In this week's China Regulatory Brief, we discuss the simplified management rules for obtaining the VAT general taxpayer status, the adjusted monthly minimum wage levels in Tianjin, and the draft amendments to the Patent Law.

China Briefing

China Regulatory Brief: 2015 Guidance Catalogue for Foreign Investment Industries Released

03/16/2015

This week's China Regulatory Brief covers the first cross-border e-commerce pilot zone to be launched in Hangzhou and the new Guidance Catalogue for Foreign Investment Industries.

China Briefing

Wage Comparisons and Trade Flows Between China, ASEAN and India

02/04/2015

As the cost of manufacturing in China continues to rise, the search for ever-more competitive products becomes increasingly important. While higher incomes in China have an upside, the reality is that a combination of rising wages, welfare and operational costs is encouraging the Asian supply chain to move.