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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 ASEAN’s Free Trade Ag...
Q&A
I am the director of a medical device company in the U.S. and I am looking to fu...
- January 2015
- Free Access
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
- Free Access
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...
infographic
China's Proposed Overland New Silk Road Route.
- January 2015
- Free Access
Infographic of the New Silk Road route.
Q&A
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...
Q&A
What is the difference between ?indirect? and ?direct? sourcing in Asia?
- January 2015
- Free Access
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 ...
Q&A
How is production quality becoming a more important standard for importers of As...
- January 2015
- Free Access
In the past decade, importers’ procurement strategies have greatly changed. The objectives of these offices now focus on reducing the number of quality issues, reducing the cost of monitoring quality, and more generally reducing the total cost ...
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Import and Export: A Guide to Trade in Vietnam
- December 2014
- Members Access
In this issue of Vietnam Briefing Magazine, we provide you with a clear understanding of the current business trends related to trade in Vietnam, as well as explaining how to set up your trading business in the country. We also attempt to give perspe...
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Employing Foreign Nationals in China
- December 2014
- Members Access
In this issue of China Briefing, we have set out to produce a guide to employing foreign nationals in China, from the initial step of applying for work visas, to more advanced subjects such as determining IIT liability and optimizing employee income ...
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The 2015 Asia Tax Comparator
- December 2014
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In this issue of Asia Briefing, we compare and contrast the most relevant tax laws applicable for businesses with a presence in Asia. We analyze the different tax rates of 13 jurisdictions in the region, including India, China, Hong Kong, and the 10 ...
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Welche Geschäftsmodelle bieten sich für Importe nach Vietnam an?
- December 2014
- Free Access
Um Produkte nach Vietnam zu importieren bietet sich die Eröffnung einer Repräsentanz (RO) oder einer Handelsgesellschaft an.
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