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

February 22, 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:


China’s Cross-Border E-Commerce: 2023 Performance and 2024 Outlook

China experienced a significant 15.6 percent surge in cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) import-export volumes in 2023, solidifying its position as a global leader in this sector. In 2024, this growth momentum is expected to...


India’s Finance Act, 2024 Makes Changes to the Input Service Distributors Mechanism in the GST Regime

The Finance Act 2024 introduces updates to the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 regarding input service distributors (ISD) and penalties for failing to register specific machinery used in manufacturing under special...


A Step-by-Step Guide to Establishing Your Business in India's GIFT City

With its advantageous regulatory environment, tax benefits, and state-of-the-art infrastructure, Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in India’s Gujarat state presents an attractive opportunity for businesses...


Recruitment Strategies for Foreign Manufacturers in Vietnam

We discuss key strategies that can empower firms to identify and attract high-quality candidates in Vietnam, enabling them to sustain business growth despite the backdrop of slowing economic expansion.


Indonesia’s General Elections: What it Means for Investors

Indonesia’s choice of leaders matters beyond its borders, given its prominent role in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), its status as the most populous Muslim country in the world, a member of the G20, and its...


Dubai’s Tourism Sector: Outlook and Key Drivers

Dubai experienced an unprecedented surge in its tourism sector throughout 2023, achieving its highest-ever annual tourism performance. The sector’s success is driven by strategic partnerships, sustainability initiatives, and...

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Prospects for Electric Battery Production in Indonesia

In this issue of the ASEAN Briefing magazine, we provide an overview of Indonesia’s EV battery industry before exploring the various incentives offered by the government. Finally, we discuss the type of business entity foreign...


Vietnam Market Entry Strategy for Foreign F&B Companies

In this edition of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we delve into the dynamic F&B sector in Vietnam. We provide insights into the essentials of establishing an F&B enterprise in the country, discuss the regulations pertaining to...


UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:


India’s Manufacturing Landscape in 2024: Key Sectors, Challenges, Competitiveness, and Schemes - US Time Zone

Webinar \| Thursday, March 14, 2024 \| 9:00 AM Los Angeles / 12:00 PM New York


India’s Manufacturing Landscape in 2024: Key Sectors, Challenges, Competitiveness, and Schemes

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 \| 2:30 PM India Time / 4:00 PM Vietnam Time / 5:00 PM China Time


Retail & E-Commerce Summit Asia

Conference \| March 6-7, 2024 \| Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur

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