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A Chinese New Year 2024 Economic Recap

Last week, millions of people around the world were busy preparing for one of the year’s biggest festivals – Chinese ...
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Increasing Profitability through Integrating ESG Initiatives

In today's dynamic business landscape, the concept of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concerns is undergoing a profound transformation. The ...
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“China Plus One” – Who is Your “Plus One”?

Geopolitical Tensions and Supply Chain Risks Drive “China Plus One” Strategy In the ever-evolving landscape of global economics, China, once ...
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Navigating Geopolitical Currents: Red Sea Disruptions and a Demand for a Different Approach

The Suez Canal, a vital passage in the Red Sea, became a focal point of global attention in March 2021 ...
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Vietnam Holds Promise as a Global Semiconductor Hub

The semiconductor industry is one of the most strategic and lucrative sectors in the global economy, with a market value ...
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Wholly Owned Subsidiaries: A Guide to Navigating Entry into Vietnam’s Business Landscape

Vietnam is steadily becoming an economic hot spot in Southeast Asia, attracting foreign investors with its dynamic growth and strategic ...
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Procedures for Establishing a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) in Vietnam: A Guide

Navigating through a series of well-defined procedures, the establishment of a WOS involves obtaining key certificates that lay the foundation ...
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EU-Asia ESG Alignment Across the Value-Chain: The CSRD Catalyst

Identifying the ESG compatibility between your corporate headquarters and the Asian sector of your value chain goes beyond standard due ...
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Tiger Cities of Asia: A Look at the M&A Landscape in Hong Kong & Singapore

Introduction Amidst recent ripples of turbulence in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscapes of Hong Kong and Singapore, these two ...
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Vietnam Sustainability Investments

Introduction Energy plays a crucial role in the development of any country, and Vietnam is no exception. With a rapidly ...
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SPACs in the US Versus Other Exchanges

I  Introduction The growth in popularity of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) has been a pivotal shift in global capital ...
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China Decoupling: Exploring Alternative Markets

Introduction Geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and supply chain risks related to foreign companies in China continue to affect global business ...
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Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) – A Key Strategy for European’s Sustainable Development

Overview of the regulation The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) came into force on January 5, 2023. It is an ...
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CBAM is Impacting Trade Between Europe and Asia

Carbon leakage is a type of spillover effect in which a country's adoption of stricter climate policies leads to a ...
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EV Battery Investment in the European Market and Chinese Suppliers

The Market Demand Electric vehicles (EVs) have become an unstoppable trend in the automotive industry. In October 2022, the Council ...