Asia-Pacific Expat Salary Survey
Japan continues to be the most expensive country in the Asia Pacific region for expatriate packages, followed by Australia and India, according to the latest ECA MyExpatriate Market Pay Survey.
Singapore and Hong Kong Rank as Best Places to Do Business in Asia
Singapore and Hong Kong have been named the best places in the world to do business by an Economist Intelligence Unit survey, which measured ease of doing business in 82 countries across the globe.
Anti-Chinese Vietnam Factory Riots a Passing Phase
With China becoming embroiled in increasing numbers of regional tensions, the operational risks for foreign investors in a number of these countries should be assessed. In this article, we highlight the key concerns across the major Asian nations.
E-Commerce Across Asia: Trends and Developments 2014: New Issue of Asia Briefing Magazine
In this issue of Asia Briefing Magazine, we provide a comprehensive overview of e-commerce trends across the Asia-Pacific region with a focus on developing markets in Southeast Asia.
New WTO Ruling Against China’s Anti-Dumping Duties on U.S. Cars
Duties imposed by the Ministry of Commerce on the import of U.S. cars and SUVs into China were in violation of international trade regulations, a WTO panel has found.
U.S. Court Clarifies Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
A clarified definition of an “instrumentality” of a foreign government under the FCPA will impact American company relationships with State Owned, and partially State-Owned Enterprises across Asia.
World Free Zones Organization Sets Up in Dubai
The World Free Zones Organization, a new non-profit organization with a mandate to implement industry best practices and protect the interests of free zones, was officially launched in Dubai on Monday.
China-Japan-South Korea Investment Agreement Preludes Deeper Asian Integration
The China-Japan-Korea Agreement for Promotion, Facilitation and Protection of Investment came into effect on Saturday, May 17 and is widely believed to prelude the establishment of a China-Japan-Republic of Korea free trade agreement.
APEC Discusses Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area as TPP and RCEP Alternative
At the APEC trade ministers meeting held in Qingdao last weekend, China’s proposal to establish a Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific (FTAAP) was discussed at length, and a final roadmap towards realization of the FTAAP proposed.
Developing Your Sourcing Strategy for Vietnam: New Issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine
In this issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we outline the various sourcing models available for foreign investors and discuss how to decide which structure best suits the sourcing needs of your business.