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Chinese real estate construction site

Policy Easing Paves the Way for the Recovery of China’s Real Estate Industry

In the last quarter of 2021, China’s government introduced an extensive property tax trial for the following 5 years, which ...
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China’s Birth Rate Declines To Record Low

A year after allowing married couples to have up to three children, China’s birth rate is facing a continuing decline, ...
Chemical processing plant

Vietnam’s Industrial Real Estate Industry Remains Attractive to Foreign Investors

FDI Inflows into Real Estate According to the Ministry of Planning and Investment of Vietnam, the total registered foreign direct ...
Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam’s Double Taxation Avoidance for Foreign Investors

As of 2022, Vietnam has approximately 80 Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs) signed. The inclusion of DTAA treaties helps eliminate ...
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China’s Booming Electric Vehicle Market Expects Another Year of Great Strides

Sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China reached a record 2.99 million units in 2021, increasing 169% year-on-year (YoY) ...
Workers at a cold storage unit in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Rising Cold Storage Warehouse Market Reveals Opportunities for Investors

Vietnam’s cold storage market is expected to grow fast with booming demand, yet the growth is obstructed by a critical ...
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Manner Coffee’s IPO Unveils Potential of China’s Coffee Shop Market

In recent years, local Chinese coffee brands are emerging as strong competitors against the large foreign coffee chains in the ...
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Vietnam’s Automobile Market: Upward Projected Growth Trajectory

VinFast (VinFast LLC) is known as Vietnam's first automobile brand, the company was founded with the backing of Vingroup, one ...
RCEP 2022

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) promotes connectivity among economies in the Asia-Pacific region

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest trade deal, officially took effect on January 1, 2022, targeting a ...
Chinese IT engineer working in a server room

China’s Services Sector Receives Extensive Government Support

China’s service sector plays a vital part in the country’s economy. In 2020, the services industry accounted for 54% of ...
Residential buildings in China

The Multifaceted Impact of China’s Plan to Impose Property Tax

In October 2021, the Chinese government has decided on rolling out a pilot property tax in some regions within the ...
Solar farm in Bali, indonesia

Indonesia is On Course to Become a Major Solar Power Exporter

In 2021, the government rolled out two important regulations showing strong support for investments in renewable energy. Its neighbouring country, ...
Young Chinese woman shopping online in a cafe

Singles’ Day In 2021 Sees Emerging Trends in Chinese Retail Landscape

The world’s biggest online shopping day, Chinese Singles’ Day, is coming closer. The shopping season has witnessed significant sales rise ...
Indian textile workers

India’s Textile Industry is Resilient, Backed by the Government for Further Growth

Textile exports in India for the first half of 2021 have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, a welcomed development after the dire ...
Tourists in Bangkok, Thailand

Southeast Asia’s Improved COVID Situation Offers a Positive Outlook For Economy Rebound

With intensive vaccine rollout and heavy restrictions, Southeast Asia has significantly improved its COVID situation towards the end of 2021 ...