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We are excited to announce that our "Doing Business in Asia" websites has surpassed 1 million visits! 🎉 🎉🎉 We thank all our users in business communities around the world for trusting us as your go-to resource for navigating Asia’s dynamic markets. If you’ve used our portal, we’d love to hear your feedback and suggestions for additional content. For everyone else that may be exploring doing business in Asia, check out our 6 free Doing Business portals. Each country-focused portal provides vital economic, geographic, and regulatory insights for investors, managers, and expats aiming to succeed in new Asian markets. Explore a wealth of searchable topics, spotlight articles, news updates, factsheets, tools, and multimedia resources via our Doing Business in Asia portals: 🇨🇳 China: https://ow.ly/N8fM50ToRyI 🇮🇳 India: https://ow.ly/7bwS50ToRyH 🇻🇳 Vietnam: https://ow.ly/ob3h50ToRyG 🇮🇩 Indonesia: https://ow.ly/Qzeg50ToRyK 🇸🇬 Singapore: https://ow.ly/S41L50ToRyE 🇭🇰 Hong Kong: https://ow.ly/H6bp50ToRyJ #AsiaBriefing #BusinessInsights #AsiaBusiness #AsiaEconomy #InternationalBusiness #BusinessGuidance #DoingBusiness #DoingBusinessInAsia

On December 2, 2024, India's central government introduced the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha, marking a significant step towards modernizing the country's maritime sector. Once enacted, the proposed legislation will comprehensively reform India's shipping industry by boosting traffic at major ports, improving operational efficiency, and creating new opportunities for domestic shipping operators and maritime logistics players. Key highlights of the bill: https://ow.ly/Xh8e50UuGn7 #AsiaBriefing #IndiaBriefing #CoastalShippingBill #MaritimeEconomy #ShippingIndustry #ParliamentUpdates #IndiaEconomy

Apple is investing US$1 billion in Indonesia, marking a key shift in its engagement with Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Indonesia's strict TKDN policy, requiring 40% local content in smartphones, led to a ban on the iPhone 16 due to Apple's non-compliance. This investment responds to the country's regulatory requirements for foreign smartphone brands. Explore crucial insights about Apple’s investment in Indonesia: https://ow.ly/lFAN50Urv5O #AsiaBriefing #ASEANBriefing #AppleInvestment #IndonesiaTech #SoutheastAsia #SmartphoneRegulations #LocalContent

China has launched the 2025 Encouraged Catalogue for Western China as part of its renewed “Go West” campaign to attract investment. Eligible companies can benefit from lower corporate income tax rates. The Western region is gaining strategic importance as China strengthens the Belt and Road initiative and solidifies its position in global supply chains. Read our comprehensive overview about the Encouraged Catalogue for Western China 2025: https://ow.ly/OBjF50Usmw9 #AsiaBriefing #ChinaBriefing #WesternChina #GoWestCampaign #BeltAndRoad #CorporateTax #SupplyChainManagement

NVIDIA, a top AI computing company, has shown strong interest in expanding into the Vietnam market, alongside other tech giants entering Southeast Asia. The partnership between the Vietnamese government and NVIDIA aims to drive technological advancements while strengthening Vietnam’s tech infrastructure. NVIDIA also acquired VinBrain, a Vingroup subsidiary, advancing AI-powered medical solutions like DrAid used in hospitals globally. An overview about NVIDIA expansion into Vietnam: https://ow.ly/ey7b50UsmnM #AsiaBriefing #VietnamBriefing #NVIDIA #AIInVietnam #TechExpansion #SoutheastAsiaTech #VinBrain

India is becoming a top destination for expatriates, driven by its growing infrastructure, demand for skilled labor, and booming industries. India’s evolving work environment aligns with global standards, requiring expatriates to understand labor regulations and navigate a hierarchical work culture. Taxation depends on residency status, while Social Security Agreements simplify cross-border employment with benefits like pension exportability. This article, written by Melissa Cyrill (PhD), Deputy Managing Editor of India Briefing, highlights key considerations for expatriates in India. Read more: https://ow.ly/CCot50UhP1p #AsiaBriefing #IndiaBriefing #JobMarket #ExpatInIndia #SkilledLabor #InfrastructureDevelopment #WorkInIndia

China’s healthcare market shocases consistant grow - making it one of the most attractive in the world. However, the market’s strict regulations and intense competition require foreign investors to stay updated on policies, adapt strategies swiftly, innovate to meet local needs, safeguard intellectual property, and collaborate with trusted local partners for successful market entry. Explore key considerations for entering China’s healthcare market: https://ow.ly/zamZ50Unc7b #AsiaBriefing #ChinaBriefing #HealthcareMarket #MarketEntry #ForeignInvestment #IntellectualProperty #LocalPartnerships

Indonesia’s ban on iPhone 16 sales highlights its focus on domestic components requirements, marking a key moment in the country’s industrial policy. Apple sold 2.1 million phones in Indonesia in 2023, but its access to the Indonesian market is threatened by the TKDN policy - which requires 35% local components. As a result, Apple’s initial US$100 million investment was deemed insufficient, prompting plans for a tenfold increase. Learn more about Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban and Apple’s investment dilemma: https://ow.ly/Z0Ig50UoWwI #AsiaBriefing #ASEANBriefing #Indonesia #Apple #iPhone16 #TechnologyPolicy #LocalContent #TechInvestment

Investing in Vietnam’s Modernizing Logistics Sector, the latest publication from Dezan Shira & Associates, is out now and available for free download. Vietnam’s strategic location, expanding infrastructure, and supportive policies position it as a vital hub in global logistics, attracting both domestic and international investment. In this edition, we look into the transformative changes occurring within Vietnam’s logistics sector, including: 🔹 Entering Vietnam’s Logistics Market 🔹 Starting a Business in Vietnam in the Logistics Sector 🔹 Tax and Regulation in Vietnam’s Logistics Sector 📌 Download our publication here: https://ow.ly/hNcn50UoWtp 📌 For business inquiries and investor insights, contact us at [email protected]. #AsiaBriefing #VietnamBriefing #VietnamLogistics #InvestInVietnam #LogisticsInvestment #SupplyChainVietnam #VietnamEconomy

The Shram Suvidha Portal, developed by the Ministry of Labor and Employment, serves as a one-stop solution for labor law compliance in India. This initiative simplifies labor law compliance, ensuring transparency and accountability by unifying employers, employees, and enforcement agencies on a centralized platform, enhancing business efficiency and protecting labor rights. Gain key highlights about Shram Suvidha Portal initiative in India: https://ow.ly/cLLm50UnbUC #AsiaBriefing #IndiaBriefing #ShramSuvidha #MinistryOfLabor #LaborLawCompliance #EmploymentIndia #LaborRights