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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.
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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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The Asia Sourcing Guide 2015
- January 2015
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In this issue of Asia Briefing, we explain how and why the Asian sourcing market is changing, compare wage overheads, and look at where certain types of products are being manufactured and exported. We discuss the impact of ASEANâs Free Trade Ag...
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I am the director of a medical device company in the U.S. and I am looking to fu...
- January 2015
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There are a few options for you when looking to invest in the medical device industry. China is currently one of the world’s most promising markets for medical devices. China relies heavily on foreign imports for its medical supplies and device...
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How has the Chinese Government reacted to the discrepancy between foreign and Ch...
- January 2015
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This trend has recently led the China National Health and Family Planning Commission to announce the launch of a policy favoring local producers of medical devices, as a means of bringing down rising health care costs. The policy inclu...
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China's Proposed Overland New Silk Road Route.
- January 2015
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Infographic of the New Silk Road route.
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What is an indicator that production should be shifted from China to a non-China...
- January 2015
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The general rule of thumb is if non-China production can reach 70 percent of the level that can be achieved by a China factory, it may be a wise decision to house production in the non-China facility. Furthermore, as regional infrastructure continues...
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Using China’s Free Trade & Double Tax Agreements
- January 2015
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In this issue of China Briefing, we examine the role of Free Trade Agreements and the various regional blocs that China is either a member of or considering becoming so, as well as how these can be of significance to your China business. We also exam...
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What is the difference between ?indirect? and ?direct? sourcing in Asia?
- January 2015
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An indirect method of managing a sourcing operation means employing offices that cannot undertake any commercial or industrial activities, receive payment in local currency, or manage export/import activities. Indirect methods are relatively uniform ...
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