News Across Asia - Page 525

China Briefing

China Eases Foreign Ownership Limits of Securities and Fund Management Firms

05/03/2018

China recently released a series of measures to ease foreign investment restrictions in the securities, fund management, insurance, and banking industries.

India Briefing

How to Set Up a Private Limited Company in India

05/02/2018

Foreign firms interested in establishing a wholly owned subsidiary in India can set up a private limited company to access regulatory and tax benefits.

China Briefing

China to Establish Hainan Free Trade Zone

04/16/2018

China has announced that the entire province of Hainan will be transformed into a free trade zone. Read the details here.

ASEAN Briefing

Managing Trade Secrets in Thailand

03/30/2018

Trade secrets are protected by law in many ASEAN countries including Thailand. In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the measures companies should adopt to protect their trade secrets in Thailand.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Copyright Law: New Regulations and Related Rights

03/21/2018

Vietnam issued new guidelines regarding copyright registration certificates and collection and distribution of royalties. Read more to know about the new updated guidelines, enforcement agencies, and the IP and copyright protection regime in Vietnam.

India Briefing

India's IT Sector – Growing Opportunities for Investment

03/09/2018

India's IT sector boasts of rapidly evolving technology and software capabilities, improving digital infrastructure, and various tax and fiscal incentives. We discuss the growing opportunities for SME investors.

India Briefing

India-Iran DTAA – A Step Forward in India’s Economic Engagement with Central Asia

03/07/2018

India and Iran have agreed to a DTAA, although details of the arrangement are awaited. We discuss the rapprochement in bilateral relations, post-sanctions, and growing trade and investment opportunities in the region.

ASEAN Briefing

The Guide to Employment Permits for Foreign Workers in Brunei

03/01/2018

For expatriate workers and their employers in Brunei, understanding the process to obtain an employment permit is essential. Read more in our latest article.

India Briefing

Germany, India Diversify Economic Relations – Manufacturing, SMEs, Startups

02/22/2018

German investment in India is rapidly growing. Here, we look at major sectors attracting German FDI, scope of bilateral trade, and increasing opportunities for German manufacturing, SMEs, and startups in India.

China Briefing

China Eases FDI Restrictions in Free Trade Zones

02/08/2018

China has relaxed restrictions on foreign investment in the country’s 11 free trade zones (FTZs). In this article, we look at the changes and the implications for investing in China's FTZs.

ASEAN Briefing

IP Considerations in Singapore’s Healthcare and Medical Technologies Sector

01/29/2018

Underpinned by both rising disposable income and progressively aging population, Singapore offers various business opportunities in healthcare and medical technologies sectors. South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk highlights the pre-market IP issues that comp

ASEAN Briefing

IP Protection in the Philippines Pharmaceutical Industry

10/12/2017

In this article, South-East Asia IPR SME Helpdesk discusses the strategies foreign companies should adopt to enforce their intellectual property rights in the Philippines pharmaceutical industry.