Overcoming the Unprecedented ASEAN Healthcare Spending
ASEAN 6 is facing a public health budget issues as the result of unprecedented rise of healthcare costs.
Transforming China’s Manufacturing Through Industrial Internet of Things
Made in China 2025 is expected to create opportunities for foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) in China in the medium-term.
Manufacturing in Vietnam to Reap Benefits through Trade Partnerships
Manufacturing plays a big role in Vietnam's economy by not only fulfilling domestic demand but also some global demand.
Beijing: Home to The Largest E-Commerce Market
Our latest report, “Top E-commerce Cities in Asia”, examined that Beijing is one of the top e-commerce cities in Asia
China is Preparing for Sixth Generation Emission Standards
Currently, plug-ins account for around 25% of all NEV sales by volume and are expected to increase its share over the next few years.
Foreign Employee Rights Protection in China — Severance, Disputes & Arbitration
Secondary Keywords: China employment contract foreigner termination, China labor arbitration foreign employee, N+1 compensation China
在華簽合同陷阱——外籍人士簽約前必查清單
動機純粹是成本驅動。中國的社會保險繳費是按員工申報薪資的百分比計算的。在上海，僱主承擔的社保繳費（養老、醫療、失業、工傷、生育）加上住房公積金的綜合費率約為薪資基數的37%–40%。對於月薪45,000元的員工，這意味著每月僱主方需負擔16,650–18,000元。將合同A申報為10,000元，可將僱主繳費降至3,700–4,000元——每月每位員工節省約13,000元。
Australian Companies to See Benefits from Free Trade Deal with Indonesia
The governments of Indonesia and Australia have signed a free trade deal, titled the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA).
Contract Pitfalls in China — What Every Foreigner Must Check Before Signing
Secondary Keywords: China dual salary contract illegal, China non-compete agreement foreigner, China contract governing law
The M&A Surge in Indonesia’s Technology Sector
technology is expected to become one of the major drivers
Fundraising in China as a Foreign Founder: How to Connect with Local VCs
China's venture capital market raised ¥2.29 trillion ($315 billion) in new funds during 2025, up 8% year-over-year, while investment deployment surged 31.5% to ¥1.19 trillion. Yet for foreign founders, accessing that capital pool remains a distinctly different game than raising across the Pacific or
The 12-Month Roadmap — From Business Idea to WFOE in China
You have a China business idea. Now what? Going from concept to a fully operational Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) is one of the most rewarding — and structured — journeys a foreign entrepreneur can take. This 12 month roadmap WFOE China guide breaks the process into four clear quarters, so