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HEADLINES:   •   Special Focus on Bangladesh   •   China VAT Refunds   •   UK China Exports   •   Australian Wine Opportunities in ASEAN   •   UK Opportunities in Thailand   •   Asian Options for Tesla   •  
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CHINA
Advanced Manufacturers in China to Benefit from Expedited VAT Refunds
China is allowing more taxpayers to be eligible for full value-added tax (VAT) credit refund in the advanced manufacturing industry. The new policy, effective April 2021, brings another five sectors under new tax policy support and will boost FDI into China’s advanced manufacturing industry.
 
UK Exports to China Resume High Growth Trends
According to recently released data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) for the first quarter of this year, the UK’s exports to China were up by 6.2 percent at £3.9 billion.
 
BANGLADESH
Diversifying Your Asian Supply Chains: The Bangladesh Option
As multinational companies look to diversify their Asia supply chains, we spotlight opportunities in Bangladesh and market entry strategy considerations.
 
Intellectual Property Regulations in Bangladesh
Assessing intellectual property risks and making use of the local legal protections available are important steps to take during the market entry planning and relocation stage. This includes examination of the local legal and compliance environment and possible exposure to new market risks.
 
Establishing A Business In Bangladesh: A Step by Step Guide
We explain the corporate establishment process in Bangladesh and compare popular entity options available for foreign investors who want to set up in the country.
ASEAN
Opportunities For Australian Wine in ASEAN
In 2020, Asia’s wine markets brought in US$1.7 billion for Australian wine producers and importers. Vietnam is one of the most promising ASEAN countries for the Australian wine industry – the westernization of tastes combined with increased tourism and a growing middle class make the country a highly attractive market.
 
UK and Thailand to Cooperate in New Era of Smart City Development
The UK and Thailand have jointly launched the “UK Thailand Tech Export Academy” to promote the development of “smart cities” across Thailand.
 
THE BIGGER PICTURE
China-Belt and Road Multilateral Trade Has Reached US$9.2 Trillion in Seven Years
 
The China-Central Asia Conference: Report & Analysis
Central Asia comprises five states with a combined population of 77.2 million. Economies have considerable potential to develop, with target GDP, based on PPP at an aggregate US$900 billion.
 
Tesla Postpones Plans to Expand Shanghai Facilities, Alternative Asia Beckoning?
Tesla has postponed plans to expand its Shanghai facilities due to rising US-China tensions. It indicates that the US-China decoupling rhetoric from the US political class, may be spreading into the corporate sector. We examine Tesla’s options.
 
 
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