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Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam News Brief: Import Tariffs, Business Fees, and Industrial Liquor Production

10/28/2016

In this week's Vietnam Regulatory Brief we highlight import tariff reductions, discuss business fee schedules, andn analyze recent regualtion of industrial liquor production

ASEAN Briefing

IP Protection in Malaysia's Food & Beverage Industry

10/18/2016

Due largely to rapid economic growth, counterfeiting of Malaysian food products has increased dramatically in recent years. Intellectual property concerns such as trademarks, geographical indications, and trade secrets are important areas of Malaysian pol

Vietnam Briefing

Industry Spotlight: Vietnam's Beverage Market

10/03/2016

With a rapidly expanding middle class and massive tariff reductions from multiple free trade agreements coming into effect, this article explores opportunities in Vietnam's emerging beverage industry.

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.