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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.

Vietnam Briefing

U.S. Visitors to Vietnam Now Eligible for 1 Year Visa

09/06/2016

Vietnam has implemented a visa agreement with the United States, which extends business and tourism visas to one year. Read more to understand the arrangement and the impact it is likely to have on investment and business sentiment.

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