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What is the significance of China’s Circular 36?
- November 2016
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Circular 36 was the final piece of China’s VAT reform, bringing all industries under the VAT, and effectively eliminating China’s business tax. The VAT reform has been rolled out nationwide, and in 2018 the government is expected to...
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What was one of the likely causes of Indonesia’s inability to meet its growth ...
- October 2016
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During the 1980s and 90s, Indonesia’s manufacturing sector saw significant growth. However, in the early 2000s, the government began to focus on commodity exports to meet growing Chinese demand for resources. In doing so, the nation...
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What is a potential downside of investing in Indonesian Special Economic Zones (...
- October 2016
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Indonesia’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs) offer investors preferential regulatory infrastructure and tax policies. Indonesia currently has nine SEZs in place, and President Joko Widodo’s government plans for a total of twenty-five b...
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In 2016, what percentage of Indonesia’s GDP came from the nation’s manufactu...
- October 2016
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In 2016, Indonesia’s manufacturing sector was valued at USD112.8 billion, and made up 23.7% of the nation’s total GDP. Indonesia’s manufacturing sector has seen a slowdown due to a decrease in Chinese demand for commodities.&n...
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What are the benefits of establishing a Limited Liability Company with Foreign D...
- October 2016
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Companies looking to establish themselves in an Indonesian market have four options available to them. They can establish a Representative Office (KPPA), or a Representative Office for Trading (K3PA), which allow for foreign ownership, but do n...
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As of 2016, what Corporate Income Tax incentives did Jokowi’s government offer...
- October 2016
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For investors willing to invest IDR 1 trillion (about 76.75 million USD) into an Indonesian SEZ, Jokowi’s government offers 20-100% tax reductions for up to 25 years. 20-100% tax reductions are also available for those looking to invest I...
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How will Indonesia’s demographics affect its potential for economic growth in ...
- October 2016
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Indonesia is home to more than 255 million people, making it the fourth most populous nation on earth. Of these 255 million, half are under the age of 30. This generation of Indonesians is the largest that the nation has ever seen, and is...
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What was the average growth rate of China’s food and beverage market between 2...
- October 2016
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Today, China’s food and beverage market is the largest in the world. From 2009 to 2014, China’s food and beverage market saw an average growth rate of 30%. As demand for higher quality products increases, the nation finds itse...
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Why does China rely heavily on imported food products?
- October 2016
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A large part of China’s reliance on imported food products stems from four major issues within the country. First off, China is the most populous nation on earth, and only 11% of China’s land is suitable for farming. The secon...
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What are some of the enduring challenges in China’s food and beverage industry...
- October 2016
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China’s food and beverage industry has more potential for foreign investment than ever before. However counterfeit goods and an underdeveloped infrastructure continue to threaten the industry’s growth. China is seeing a trend ...
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What measures has the Chinese government undertaken in response to multiple scan...
- October 2016
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To help combat domestic food quality issues, the Chinese government has revised the 2015 Food Safety Law. This revision adds almost 50 new regulations, and amends 90% of those previously in place in an effort to tighten food safety standards, f...
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How will China’s revised 2015 Food Safety Law affect foreign businesses in Chi...
- October 2016
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China’s revised 2015 Food Safety Law cuts down the number of regulations in China’s food industry. The regulatory environment will be easier to understand and simpler for foreign businesses to navigate. However, as China becom...
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