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India Briefing

Plastic Ban in India – the Business Impact of State Specific Regulations

12/28/2018

As more Indian states adopt plastic ban, companies need to prepare for a regulatory environment that will likely entail tighter legislation and enforcement. Here, we look at the rules, exemptions, penalties introduced under India's plastic ban.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Increases Feed-in-Tariffs for Wind Projects

11/02/2018

The government has increased the feed-in-tariffs for wind energy projects, which are already in effect since 1 November 2018. The new tariffs will ensure that the projects are more commercially viable for developers. Read more to know about the increased tariffs and the wind energy industry.

China Briefing

Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge: Mainland Connectivity Key to Bay Area Ambitions

10/31/2018

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge – another marquee infrastructure project in China’s Greater Bay Area – finally opened to public traffic on October 24.

China Briefing

How to Repatriate Profits from China - New Issue of China Briefing Magazine

10/17/2018

The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, How to Repatriate Profits from China, is available for download from the Asia Briefing Publication Store.

India Briefing

Patent Renewal in India – Fee and Procedure

09/27/2018

In India, it is essential for patent holders to pay renewal fee for keeping their patents in force for the entire term. Read to know the fee and procedure for patent renewal.

China Briefing

How the West Views China – Sputnik Poll

09/25/2018

Russia's Sputnik news has conducted a poll of how people in France, Germany, the United Kingdom, United States, and Russia view China.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam's M&A Market: Opportunities for Foreign Investors

09/14/2018

For foreign investors, Vietnam's M&A market offers huge opportunities in the public and private sectors. M&A transactions have increased since 2017 and will continue to do so in 2018. Read more to know about the major M&A sectors, regulations, investor co

China Briefing

Labor Dispatching and Outsourcing in China: Choosing the Right Strategy

09/11/2018

Labor dispatching and outsourcing are two methods that can help businesses in China circumvent tedious administrative processes and still match workforce needs.

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.