China's rare earth elements have become a flashpoint in global geopolitical tensions as the country leverages its dominant ...

Da Nang has received approval to develop a free trade zone, which is part of Vietnam's ambitious plan to establish multiple ...

In our Asia Transfer Pricing Brief for Q1 2025, we present the latest updates on transfer pricing in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and ...

China’s collectible toys market, as exemplified by the success of Pop Mart's Labubu, is a rapidly growing lifestyle and ...

The guidelines clarify requirements and processes for companies to conduct personal information audits, compulsory as of May 1, 2025.

Batam has seen growing interest in utility-scale developments, driven by both domestic demand and export ambitions. According ...

UPDATE (June 16, 2025): The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the US Department of Commerce published a notice adding several household appliances to the tariff list of steel-derivative items, ...

UPDATE (May 15, 2025): On May 15, 2025, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced during a regular press briefing that China will expand its visa-free policy for foreign travelers, with ...

The minimum wages in China continue to rise. As of June 3, 2025, Shanghai has the highest monthly minimum wage among 31 provinces (RMB 2,690/US$370 per month), and Beijing has the highest hourly ...

China’s role as a global investor continues to expand. According to data from China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), in 2024, China’s total ...

The manufacturing industry is a cornerstone of China’s economy and a crucial sector underpinning the global economy. The manufacturing sector’s added value accounted for around 26 percent of China’s ...

On Monday, May 12, 2025, the White House and China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) released a joint statement in which they committed to lowering reciprocal tariff rates from 125 percent to just 10 ...