News Across Asia

Vietnam's Retail Industry: Economic Needs Test

Vietnam Briefing explores the economic needs test criteria for the retail industry and how foreign investors can navigate this requirement.

What is the Relevance of the Special Valuation Branch to Importers in India?

The Special Valuation Branch investigates whether intercompany transactions facilitating imports have been valued appropriately for Customs Duty liability.

Xiamen Investment Opportunities - China City Spotlight

From a booming trade and shipping industry to emerging tech and high-end manufacturing, Xiamen holds myriad opportunities for foreign investors.

Three Key Factors Impacting Human Resource Development in ASEAN

Digital transformation, climate change and green investments, and ageing societies present new challenges and opportunities for foreign investors in ASEAN.

EU’s New Strategy on China: Implications for Businesses

The EU Parliament recently passed a 'Report on a New EU-China Strategy', set to shape the bloc's engagement with Beijing on economic, trade, and geopolitical.

Q&A: Vietnam’s Medical Devices Industry: Opportunities for European Businesses

In this Q&A with Filippo Bortoletti, Senior Manager at Dezan Shira & Associates, we discuss Vietnam's medical devices industry and opportunities for investors.

India's Business Environment Reforms Ongoing, Digital Governance Gets More Streamlined

The National Single Window System, a one-stop digital platform for accessing approvals to start a business in India, is part of a series of ongoing reforms.

The US-ASEAN Expanded Economic Engagement Initiative

The US-ASEAN Expanded Economic Engagement Initiative is a framework to promote increased trade and investment cooperation between the US and ASEAN.

How to Incorporate a Wholly Owned Subsidiary in India?

We explain step-by-step how a wholly owned subsidiary company is incorporated in India and highlight important compliance obligations.

Mitigating Against China’s Power Shortages

The Supreme Court’s Decision Against 996: Looking from Inside

In his latest op-ed, Guilherme Campos contends with the mixed industry response about the significance of the Supreme Court ruling against '996' work hours.

Belt and Road Investor Intelligence #48

This week, we look at China's green ambitions ahead of COP26, regional stock markets in Russia, Singapore, and China, and BRI digital tax settlements.