When the reverse-charge mechanism applies, the Indonesian customer calculates the VAT based on the amount charged for the ...

For business owners venturing into China, understanding the intricate web of governmental agencies is crucial. Recognizing the role of these bodies can significantly impact your business operations in ...

Foreign and Malaysian partners commonly structure a joint venture (JV) through a Malaysian private company limited by shares (Sdn. Bhd.), with each partner taking an agreed equity stake. The permitted ...

The 31 mainland provinces’ 15th Five-Year Plans are a treasure trove for investors looking at where to invest in China. This article breaks down China’s provincial priority industries, highlighting ...

China’s new supply chain regulations, released by the State Council in April 2026, expand government powers to investigate and impose countermeasures on foreign entities deemed to threaten the country ...

2025 is a pivotal year in China’s policy cycle, marking the close of the 14th Five-Year Plan and the lead-up to the 15th, which will chart the country’s course from 2026 to 2030. President Xi Jinping ...

China’s population is shrinking, but not at the same rate in every region of the country. Although the past decade’s demographic shift generally shows an inverse correlation between income and ...

China’s legislature has released a new plan to attract foreign investment after a year of falling foreign direct investment inflows. The plan, the latest in a series of efforts to boost foreign ...

With a rapidly growing middle class and affluent consumers, China stands as one of the largest markets for luxury goods. However, this growth trajectory is affected by economic uncertainties and ...

The recently released foreign trade statistics for October and the first 10 months of 2024 reveal significant trends in China’s import-export activities for 2024-25. We will explore these trends by ...

China’s green consumption market is rapidly becoming a structural growth pillar, driven by coordinated national policy (notably the 2026 Action Plan) that integrates incentives, standards, and ...