Israel’s Economic Relationship with the Asia-Pacific, Part 1: China
In recent years, Israel has carefully cultivated deep running economic and political ties with many countries throughout the Asia-Pacific. In part one of this two-part article that highlights Israel’s foray into Asia-Pacific markets, we focus on China – Israel’s largest trading partner in Asia and third largest export market in the world.
Senior Chinese Political Advisor Hints at Improved Relations with Vietnam
Yu Zhengsheng, the head of China’s top political advisory body, vowed to improve high level exchanges and increase mutual trust between China and Vietnam during his visit to Hanoi. His comments came during his meeting with Le Hong Anh who is a member of the Vietnamese Communist party’s Politburo.
Export Procedures in Australia and New Zealand
With a slew of new FTAs struck, trade between Australia/New Zealand and the rest of the Asia-Pacific is expected to greatly increase. As such, in this article we take a close look at the export procedures and policies that Australia and New Zealand currently have in place.
Asien-Pazifik-Konferenz: Verhandlungen über Freihandelsabkommen
Dieser Artikel stammt von Expat News Zwischen 20. und 22. November 2014 fand die diesjährige Asien-Pazifik-Konferenz der Deutschen Wirtschaft (APK) in Ho-Chi-Minh-Stadt, Vietnam statt. Das hochrangig besetzte Netzwerktreffen widmete sich dieses Jahr Trends und Perspektiven in Asien und der Weltwirtschaft. Die Region Asien-Pazifik gewinnt für die deutsche Wirtschaft stetig an Bedeutung: So gingen von Januar […]
New Zealand and South Korea Conclude FTA Negotiations
On November 15th, New Zealand and South Korea concluded negotiations on a bilateral free-trade agreement (FTA). The announcement was made on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane, Australia.
WHO Report Shows Asia-Pacific is Prepared for Ebola
While Ebola has been declared an acute health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO), foreign investors can feel confident that the virus will likely not spread in the Asia-Pacific. According to a WHO study, the region is one of the most well-fortified and prepared in the world to respond to Ebola.
Asian Businesses Outpacing the West in Race for Myanmar
According to the Burmese government’s Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (Dica), Asian businesses have been pouring into Myanmar at a significantly higher rate than their western counterparts. In this article, we discuss why the West should follow suit.
„Transpazifische Partnerschaft“ belebt Konkurrenz auf Vietnams Biermarkt
HCMC – Die heimische Bierindustrie bereitet sich auf heftige Konkurrenz seitens ausländischer Brauereien vor, seitdem die „Transpazifische Partnerschaft“ (Transpacific Partnership – TPP) unterzeichnet wurde. Dieses unter der Federführung der USA erarbeitete Freihandelsabkommen wird die Steuer auf importierte Biere von 35% auf 0% senken.
What to Expect from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meeting
The imminent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting from November 7th to November 11th sets the stage for many countries to secure partnerships and improve relations with other members. In this article, we examine the individual political and economic opportunities of each participating nation.
Coal Tariffs to be Waived in China-Australia Free Trade Agreement
China has indicated that a recently instituted tariff on Australian coal will be waived once a long awaited FTA between the two countries is struck. The tariffs would have been especially harmful to Australia, who are China’s largest international coal supplier with $9 billion of coking and thermal coal exported per year.