News Across Asia - Page 451

India Briefing

India’s Mega Port Development Project ‘Sagarmala’: An Explainer for Investors

08/31/2018

The Sagarmala initiative by the Indian government to develop the country's port infrastructure will complement existing rail and road networks, thereby making coastal shipping more viable.

India Briefing

RCEP Negotiations and India’s Position on the Asia-Pacific Trade Pact

08/29/2018

Maximalist positions on core issues threaten to derail RCEP negotiations. India seeks concessions on the movement of skilled professionals while member countries demand tariff relaxation on 92 percent of traded goods from India.

India Briefing

India's Free Trade Agreements

08/23/2018

India has signed multiple trade facilitation agreements with various countries and regional blocs, including FTAs (ASEAN), PTAs (MERCOSUR), CECAs (Singapore), and CEPAs (Korea).

ASEAN Briefing

IP Considerations for the ICT Industry in Singapore

08/10/2018

In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the measures companies should adopt to protect their IP rights in Singapore's ICT industry.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam: Registration of Technology Transfer Now Mandatory

08/03/2018

Registration of technology transfer agreements has been made mandatory since July 1, 2018, which will enable government authorities to keep a track of all transfers.

India Briefing

India Approves WIPO Internet Treaties, IP Protections for Online Content Creators

07/27/2018

India's accession to the WIPO internet treaties secures IP protections for creative content-makers and distributors in the internet and digital realm and grants them exclusive economic rights.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Briefing Options

07/20/2018

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Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's Education Sector: New Regulations for Foreign Investors (2018)

07/12/2018

Vietnam issued new regulations for foreign investors in the education sector to stimulate investments and cooperation. Read more to know about the capital requirements, investment conditions, and partnerships with local educational institutions.

China Briefing

Guangdong's Minimum Wages to Increase July 1

06/27/2018

Last week, the Guangdong provincial government announced that they will increase the province’s statutory minimum wages from July 1, 2018.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Approves New Law on Cybersecurity

06/21/2018

Vietnam recently passed a new cybersecurity law, which will compel offshore companies to store data locally, open local offices, and remove offensive content at the government's request. Read more to know about the list of prohibited content and acts, key

ASEAN Briefing

IP Protection in Indonesia’s Food and Beverage Industry

06/21/2018

In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the measures companies should adopt to protect their IP rights in Indonesia's food and beverage industry.

Vietnam Briefing

Impact of U.S. Steel Tariffs on Vietnam

05/28/2018

Higher U.S. import tariffs will impact Vietnam's steel industry, but alternative export markets and domestic demand can offset the reduced U.S. exports. Read more to know about the growing steel industry in Vietnam, the impact of tariffs, major export markets, domestic demand, and alternative export markets.