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presentation
From South China to Vietnam: Comparing Manufacturing Tradeoffs in Both Countries
- July 2015
- Members Access
A presentation by Alberto Vettoretti, Managing Partner at Dezan Shira & Associates, on the costs and benefits of shifting manufacturing from South China to Vietnam. In conjunction with Leading Edge Alliance and The Asia Pacific Conference in Singapor...
webinar
Vietnam - New Workshop of the World
- July 2015
- Free Access
As manufacturing costs in China, and locations around the world, continue to rise, investors are searching for the new low-cost destination for their operations. Vietnam has arisen as a key manufacturing location in Southeast Asia.
magazine
Importing and Exporting in China: A Guide for Foreign Trading Companies
- July 2015
- Members Access
In this issue of China Briefing, we discuss the latest import and export trends in China, and analyze the ways in which a foreign company in China can properly prepare for the import/export process. With import taxes and duties adding a significant c...
Q&A
What is the role played by exports in Malaysia?s economy? What are its main expo...
- July 2015
- Free Access
Since Malaysia has a relatively good infrastructure, it made Malaysia possible to become a country that attracts large volumes of foreign investment. Also, its top five exports are electronic products (33.4 percent), petroleum products (9.2 percent) ...
Q&A
What are the reasons for perceiving the Philippines as an attractive business en...
- July 2015
- Free Access
In Southeast Asia, the Philippines has one of the fastest growing economies. Also, since the majority of the working and the middle classes are able to speak English, it has attracted a lot of business outsourcing globally. The country also provides ...
Q&A
What makes Indonesia?s export industry different from other countries in Asia?
- July 2015
- Free Access
Since the overall population of Indonesia is 252 million, it makes the country a good target for its own domestic consumer market. This means that apart from just being an export manufacturing base, the country can also be a consumer base in its own ...
Q&A
Which industry of exports is Myanmar?s economy based on?
- July 2015
- Free Access
Despite the entire under-developed and limited environment, Myanmar remains an enigmatic country in Asia. Since the country holds strong cost competitiveness, it is seen very attractive to the countries around it. Myanmar’s economy is largely b...
magazine
Investing in Vietnam: Corporate Entities, Governance and VAT
- July 2015
- Members Access
In this issue of Vietnam Briefing, we highlight the forms of corporate presence available to foreign investors in Vietnam. We take a look at the countryâs system of corporate governance, and discuss how the form of presence a company chooses aff...
magazine
How to Establish a Business in India: Choosing a Low-Risk Entry Model
- June 2015
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In this issue of India Briefing Magazine, we explore market entry options that allow foreign investors to test the water before diving into the Indian market. In the first article, we examine the governmentâs new eBiz portal. This portal provide...
Q&A
What is India’s eBiz Portal?
- June 2015
- Free Access
In a bid to improve the ease of doing business and ultimately the competitiveness of India’s economy, the Indian government has launched the eBiz Portal to integrate several government services into a single website to facilitate faster deliver...
Q&A
What are the criteria for registering a Liaison Office (LO) in India?
- June 2015
- Free Access
The Foreign Exchange Department of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will assess the application for registering an LO based on three criteria: investment route, profitability and net worth. Foreign enterprises investing in industries where they are al...
Q&A
What are the required steps following approval by the Reserve Bank of India to s...
- June 2015
- Free Access
Several forms and documents are required by the Indian government officials after foreign companies have received LO approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). These are Form 44 for the Registrar of Companies, an Annual Activity Certificate (ACC)...
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