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Vietnam Briefing

Import & Export in Vietnam: Key Industries & Free Trade Agreements

10/15/2015

The new issue of Vietnam Briefing magazine, titled "Import & Export in Vietnam: Key Industries & Free Trade Agreements", is out now and available as a complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Bookstore.

China Briefing

Issuing Special Red-Letter Value-added Tax Invoices in China

10/06/2015

Starting April 1, 2015, China has implemented an updated and improved Value-added Tax (VAT) Invoice Management System. In this article, we introduce China’s updated VAT invoices management system and walk investors through the procedure for handling the issuance of special red-letter VAT invoices in China.

China Briefing

Tax Incentives for High-tech Companies in China

09/29/2015

Since China’s new Enterprise Income Tax Law took effect in January 2008, the country’s national and provincial governments have implemented a series of tax incentives for new high tech enterprises. In this article, we discuss the tax incentives for high-tech companies and certain criteria they must meet.

China Briefing

The Extension of Labor Contracts in China: Legal Responsibilities and Risk Management

09/22/2015

It is important for foreign companies to be aware of the hidden perils behind continued employment without a contract. This article discusses the correct procedures to prevent any further risks when extending a labor contract in China.

China Briefing

China Regulatory Brief: Tax Registration Certificate to be Abolished, Updated Chinese Advertising Law

09/21/2015

In this week's China Regulatory Brief, we discuss the updated 2015 Chinese Advertising Law, the abolishment of tax registration certificate for company registration starting October 1, Beijing's service industry opened up to foreign investors and rules for e-commerce platforms.

China Briefing

Outlook on Light Manufacturing in China: September 2015

09/07/2015

With China’s recent move to devalue its currency, export-oriented manufacturers were granted a temporary cost advantage and are likely to see growth in order quantities from low-end retailers or receive requests for contract renegotiations.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam News Brief: Tariffs on Exported Plastic Bags, e-Government, and ASEAN-China FTA

09/02/2015

In this Vietnam Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Vietnam during the month of September, including tariffs on plastic bags, e-government programs, and the expansion of the ASEAN-China FTA.

China Briefing

Exploring New Opportunities in Adaptive Learning in China

08/14/2015

The term ‘adaptive learning’ has been misunderstood in some cases, and misused in others. A relatively new development in education technology, especially in emerging markets such as China, some consider adaptive learning to be the application of content-mapping and norm-referencing (the assessment of a performance in terms of its relationship to the larger group) to learning tools.

China Briefing

Outlook on Light Manufacturing in China: August 2015

08/06/2015

Cascade Asia reports every month on labor development in China, with August featuring increased risk of fires and employee absentee rates due to the heat, more safety inspections and minimum wage hikes in Fujian.

China Briefing

Smoothly Converting from an RO to a WFOE: Employee Transfer and Timing

08/04/2015

For foreign investors planning to “convert” their previously established Representative Office (RO) to a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE), the order of events and their relative timing are important considerations for ensuring a smooth transition from the former to the latter.

Vietnam Briefing

Personal Income Tax Changes Come into Effect

07/31/2015

Ministry of Finance guidelines on personal income tax (PIT) in Circular No. 92/2015/TT-BTC came into effect on 30 July, 2015, applying to the 2015 tax period.

ASEAN Briefing

ASEAN Regulatory Brief: M&A, GST, and Bilateral Trade

07/20/2015

In this ASEAN Regulatory Brief, we look at some of the important regulatory changes taking place in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand during the second half of the month of July.