Asia Region Funds Passport Receives New Stamp of Approval From Six Member States
On April 17 a consultation paper on the proposed Asia Region Funds Passport (ARFP) was issued by a group of six Asia-Pacific nations composed of Singapore, Australia, South Korea, New Zealand, the Philippines and Thailand.
Japan Reapproves Nuclear Power, Immediate Impact on LNG Markets Limited
Japan’s decision to re-adopt nuclear power clears uncertainty that has hung over Asia’s liquid natural gas (LNG) market since the Fukushima meltdown. Only a portion of Japan’s nuclear reactors are expected to restart, however, meaning the market will remain tight in the near-term as Japan continues to rely heavily on LNG imports.
New Alliance Expands Dezan Shira & Associates’ Pan-Asian Reach
Dezan Shira & Associates have created a Dezan Shira Asian Alliance with participating firms from some of Asia’s largest countries. The Alliance brings together each of Dezan Shira’s offices throughout China, Hong Kong, India, Singapore and Vietnam with four other firms in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.
Gründung einer Holdinggesellschaft in Singapur
Die Voraussetzungen für die Gesellschaftsgründung in Singapur sind minimal; Zahlen der Weltbank zu Folge dauert der gesamte Prozess im Durchschnitt nur zweieinhalb Tage. Holdinggesellschaften in Singapur werden üblicherweise als GmbH (oder „Tochtergesellschaft”) gegründet, die bei Weitem die beliebteste Gesellschaftsform für kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen dort darstellt. Während der Prozess der Gesellschaftsgründung selbst recht übersichtlich ist, […]
Shanghai – Hong Kong Joint Stock Exchange Trading Announced During Boao Forum for Asia
Traders in Hong Kong and China will soon be able to buy and sell a restricted selection of shares listed on each other’s stock exchanges, according to statements made at the 6th annual Boao Forum for Asia.
Tax Policy Ranks as Key Consideration for Foreign Investors in Asia
According to a survey by Deloitte, published on Monday, tax policy remains one of the key investment considerations for firms engaging in business activities in Asia-Pacific.
Japanese Manufacturers List Indonesia and India as Preferred Investment Destinations
Indonesia and India have overtaken China as preferred destinations for overseas investment by Japanese MNCs, according to Tatsuhiko Takesada with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.
Asia’s First Bitcoin ATM Opens for Business in Singapore
Amidst the uncertainty created by the Mt. Gox shutdown, the first Bitcoin ATM allowing cash to virtual currency transactions opened in Singapore yesterday.
Asia-Pacific Dominates Global Consumer Confidence Index
Nielsen released the results of its quarterly Global Consumer Confidence Index on Wednesday, with Asia-Pacific being the only region highly bullish about product purchasing.
Key Considerations When Choosing a Payroll Outsourcing Model
SHANGHAI – When determining which type of model is most appropriate for managing payroll across multiple countries, employers should take into account the advantages and shortcomings of the three most commonly utilized models. The first, a country-by-country model, entails contracting vendors locally in each country. The second, a managed model, entails contracting a single vendor […]