Business updates and special topic events, specially curated to for global foreign investors in Asia

February 01, 2024

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Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia

by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates.

ASIA EDITION


TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:


Vietnam Market Entry Strategy for Foreign F&B Companies: Latest Issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine

Vietnam has been rapidly rising as a key Southeast Asian market for a vast range of foreign food and beverage (F&B) products. From dairy and processed meats to fresh fruits and vegetables, Vietnam’s 100 million strong market is...


India’s 2024 Pre-Interim Budget: What Businesses and Investors Want

Industry stakeholders, businesses, and investors have all shared their wish list of expectations with the government ahead of the interim budget announcement, scheduled for February 1, 2024. We discuss these key expectations...


Shanghai’s Lingang New Area to Trial Measures to Facilitate Cross-Border Data Transfer

The Lingang New Area in the Shanghai Free Trade Zone will trial measures to facilitate cross-border data flows for companies based in the area. Under the trial, data will be categorized into "general", "important", and "core"...


New Work Permit Rules for Foreign Employees in Cambodia

Cambodia’s Ministry of Labor Notification No. 110/23 clarifies the parties that are required to apply for work permits and employment cards. In this article, we dive into the new rules.


Japan and Indonesia Commit to Trade Barrier Removal in Updated Agreement

Japan and Indonesia have agreed to lift trade barriers and deepen collaboration in various fields, according to a statement from Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi.


UAE Issues New Law Governing Public-Private Partnerships

The UAE has enacted a new law to regulate public-private partnerships, establishing a framework for collaborations between federal government entities and the private sector.


Oman Launches New Investment Fund to Boost FDI and Investment in SMEs

To boost private sector and SME investments, Oman’s sovereign wealth fund has launched a US$5.2 billion new investment fund. This is in keeping with a general trend in GCC states.

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:


Jubilant Tamil Nadu: Global Expo and Knowledge Summit 2024

Business Summit \| 01 February - 03 February \| Tamil Nadu, India


Decoding India's Interim Union Budget 2024: What Businesses Need to Know

Webinar \| Wednesday, February 07, 2024 \| 2:30 PM India Time / 4:00 PM Vietnam Time / 5:00 PM China Time

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