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China Investment Roadmap: The Entertainment Industry
- February 2015
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In this special edition China Briefing Industry Report, we cast our gaze over the broad landscape of Chinaâs entertainment industry, identifying where the greatest opportunities are to be found and why. Next, we detail some of the most important...
Q&A
What are some of the reasons which led Singapore to rank first in the World Bank...
- February 2015
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Singapore has actually ranked first in the World Bank's "Ease of Doing Business Index" for the past nine consecutive years from 2006-2014. Some of the reasons include Singapore's diverse economy, strong government, low interest rates, highly-educated...
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Using India's Free Trade & Double Tax Agreements
- February 2015
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In this issue of India Briefing magazine, we take a look at the bilateral and multilateral trade agreements that India currently has in place and highlight the deals that are still in negotiation. We analyze the countryâs double tax agreements, ...
Q&A
What is an Early Harvest Scheme (EHS), and what role have they played in India?s...
- February 2015
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An Early Harvest Scheme (EHS) is an agreement between two states (or regional trading blocs) which liberalizes tariffs on certain goods preceding the conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). India is particularly fond of such EHS arrangements, and...
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What is the difference between "show business" and the "entertainment industry?"...
- February 2015
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There are a few critical structural differences between the West’s culture of “show business” and China’s administrative definition of the “entertainment industry” (娱乐业). Show business encompasses a plethora ...
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Why is business scope important when entering China?s entertainment industry?
- February 2015
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A company’s business scope is a one-sentence description of the industry or industries it is authorized to operate in. It defines a company’s operations in China and is important because there is a large legal risk of disingenuously opera...
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When does a company need to apply for their special license in China?
- February 2015
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Application for special licenses usually takes place after the name pre-approval step but before a company establishment application is submitted to the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM). MOFCOM will check that the applicant has obtained the relevant lic...
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Wages & GDP per Capita Across Asia
- January 2015
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This infographic compares minimum monthly wage, average monthly wage and GDP per Capita across various Asian countries.
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Comparison of Sourcing Models in China
- January 2015
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This infographic compares the two sourcing models available for foreign investors in China: representative office and foreign-invested commercial enterprise.
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Comparison of Sourcing Models in India
- January 2015
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This infographic compares the two commonly used sourcing models in India.
Q&A
Is there a quota for hiring expats in China?
- January 2015
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Officially, there is no regulation explicitly placing quotas on the number of expats a company can hire. However, in China, local government agencies – often the municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau – have t...
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What are some of the changes which have taken place in the past decade with rega...
- January 2015
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There can be no doubt that in recent years, China’s expatriate make-up has been changing. With the country’s domestic work force steadily maturing, managerial positions are increasingly being taken on by Chinese talent, oft...
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