24 MARCH 2021View in Browser
 
 
 
 
HEADLINES: New Intra Regional Asian Influences / AMCHAM South China Business Report / Chinese Carbon Trading / Vietnam As An Alternative To Myanmar / Vietnam's New Competition Law / Vietnam Individual Income Tax / UK Investment Opportunities In India
---

Click here to go straight to the main news page

This week's primary foreign investment news
from our ASEAN, China, India, Russia, Belt & Road and Vietnam Briefings.

Forward to a friend
 
 
 
 
If you think your colleagues should be receiving this then please forward this to them and let them know. Subscriptions are available here.

Have a great week!
 
 
 
 
ASIA
Rethinking Asia's Orbits 2021
With continuing geo-political tensions between the United States and China, the development of China’s Belt & Road, an alignment between China and Russia and new regional free trade agreements and investment flows emerging, the Asian region is starting to go through numerous dynamic changes.
CHINA
AMCHAM South China 2021 Business Environment Report: Key Takeaways
China’s business environment in 2021 looks bright as companies surveyed by AMCHAM South China reported higher return on investment, despite a dip due to the pandemic, when compared to their global operations. Most American companies surveyed indicated no intentions of leaving China; many have expansion plans in the pipeline.
 
Carbon Trading With Chinese Characteristics
China is incentivizing new energy programs, with residents swapping carbon for cash. Hydrogen vehicle fuel cell technology is also being prioritized.
 
China Still A Tier-3 Manufacturer In Global Rankings
Industrial reforms needed to boost manufacturing efficiencies with China to embark on a 30-year program of improvement. Tier-3 status identifies areas of potential foreign investment interest.
 
VIETNAM
Vietnam As An Alternative To Myanmar Following The Coup
An examination about Myanmar's military coup and the impact on foreign investment, and why this could be good news for Vietnam.
 
Vietnam's Competition Law and its Impact On Foreign Companies
Vietnam's competition law has expanded its scope and now includes both Vietnamese and foreign companies and individuals in case their actions have – or potentially have – a competition restriction impact on the domestic market. A competition restriction impact is an influence that will exclude, reduce, or hinder competition in the market.
 
Personal Income Tax In Vietnam: Exemptions & Reductions
Vietnam Briefing highlights tax exemptions and reductions for those tax residents that are subject to personal income tax in Vietnam.
 
INDIA
UK Investment Into India: Where Are The Opportunities?
India and the UK are keen to strengthen their economic partnership in the wake of Brexit and the pandemic. Both countries are working to facilitate trade and investor ties as well as enhance collaborations in the areas of technology and pharmaceuticals.
 
From Slumdog Millionaire To Bengaluru Billionaire, UK-India Trade Is On A Roll
Both governments have intensified joint development efforts in various industry sectors. This involves cooperation in education and safety in nuclear, radiological, chemical, and biological facilities with further cooperative spinoffs from broader programs for co-development of industrial research and development.
 
 
Not subscribed to Asia Weekly Briefing? Subscription is complimentary. Please click here
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS IN THIS MONTH
 
 
All Eyes on Vietnam – Why and How to Enter the Market
Webinar | March 25, 2021 | 3:00 PM Vietnam
 
Crash Course on Doing Business and Investing in China's Greater Bay Area in 2021: Session II
Webinar | March 31, 2021 | 3:30 PM China
 
Recruiting in China in 2021: HR Planning and Talent Acquisition for SMEs (CN中文）
Seminar | April 1, 2021 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Nanjing, China
 
Path to Asia: Opportunities for Doing Business in India 2021
Webinar | April 07, 2021 | 3:30 PM India Time / 10:00 AM UK Time
 
The Rising Opportunities in Healthcare Industry in India​
Webinar | April 12, 2021 | 12:00 PM India Time / 2:30 PM Singapore Time
 
Sino-Italian Exchange of Biopharmaceutical Technology Enterprises 2021
Beijing, China | April 13, 2021 | 3:00 PM Beijing / 9:00 AM Rome
 
Managing Key Risks and Common Issues for Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures
Webinar | April 14, 2021 | 4:00 PM China / 3:00 PM Vietnam / 9:00 AM CET
 
Chinese Trademark Law and Trademark Protection in China - University of Padova (Italian)
Webinar | April 15, 2021 | 10:45-12:00 Rome Time
 
Master Global Management for China (GMC) 2021 – Tax, Accounting and Audit
April 19, 2021 | Ancona, Italy
 
 
 
 
 
 
For daily alerts, follow us on social
 
 
 
UnsubscribeAbout us
 
©1992-2021 Dezan Shira & Associates All Rights Reserved.