Other Briefings
Is the TPP Dead, or Will it Merge into the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific?
American President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement confirming his intention to dump the proposed “Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement” (TPP) doesn’t come as a surprise, but there are other pending deals that may take its place or incorporate parts of it. In this article, Chris Devonshire-Ellis explores the benefits of numerous trade agreements, and the huge potential of the Asia workforce.
China Regulatory Brief: Catalogue of Codes on Tax Reduction & Exemption Policies
In this week’s China regulatory brief, we discuss the Catalogue of Tax Reduction and Exemption Policy Codes, the simplified registration procedure for foreign-invested enterprises, the recent APEC CEO Summit held in Manila and China’s plan to boost domestic consumption.
Getting Growth Into Asia – The India Option
As we are now in the midst of a China slowdown expected to last a minimum of two-three years, in this series of articles I have been looking at China alternatives when it comes to getting growth into your Asian business. As I discussed in an earlier article, my view is that China’s GDP growth is probably at about the three percent mark nationally, with some provinces almost certainly experiencing lower and even negative growth.
The New Free Trade Zones Explained, Part III: Tianjin
In Part 3 of this series, we provide the key facts about the Tianjin city and give a brief introduction of the encouraged and newly allowed industries in the Tianjin FTZ. Tianjin’s FTZ will be based on the model implemented in Shanghai but will also reflect characteristics specific to the region.
China Outbound: Freer Flows of Trade, Finance and Talent Between China, ASEAN and Beyond
In this edition of China Outbound, we highlight key developments in November allowing for the freer flow of trade, finance and talent between China, ASEAN and beyond, including the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement, duty-free IT products, capital transfers in Vietnam and work visas in India.
Beijing-Promoted FTAAP Will Delay TPP, Driving US Companies to ASEAN for FTA Benefits
The main outcome of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) annual meeting in Beijing has been an agreement to launch a “strategic study” of a trade pact known as the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP).
Qingdao’s Blue Economy: Marine Investment on the Rise
China’s State Council recently approved the establishment of the Qingdao West Coast New Area in eastern Shandong Province, ushering in a “bluer” economy for the city of Qingdao.
China Outbound: Investment Opportunities Throughout Asia
In this edition of China Outbound, we explore several emerging trends offering great investment opportunities for those already operating in China’s market.
