Global supply chain networks have been disrupted since the US-China Trade War began in January 2018, prompting several foreign investors to look for manufacturing alternatives.

A new spring and many new developments on taxation in Asia

To facilitate Chinese enterprises investing overseas, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) issued a draft rule to relax the approval regime for outbound investments for consultation...

Vietnam overhauled its corporate and foreign investment legislation in 2015 as the new Enterprise Law and Investment Law became effective on 1 July 2015.

This series of articles explains the opportunities for business angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 1 Introduction – introduces angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 2 discusses the startup scene in Hong Kong, Part 3 outlines the profiles of business angels and networks, Part 4 describes financial infrastructure, Part 5 covers Government technology policies, Part 6 presents recent examples of success stories in the tech sector.

This series of articles explains the opportunities for business angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 1 Introduction – introduces angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 2 discusses the startup scene in Hong Kong, Part 3 outlines the profiles of business angels and networks, Part 4 describes financial infrastructure, Part 5 covers Government technology policies, Part 6 presents recent examples of success stories in the tech sector.

On 4 January 2010, the State Administration of Industry and Commerce ("SAIC") and the Ministry of Public Security jointly promulgated a notice that places additional restrictions and re¬quirements on new and existing foreign representative offices ("RO"). The local AIC in Beijing implemented the notice on 15 January 2010; other cities and provinces swiftly followed or are expected to do so soon. The more stringent criteria on RO registration are summarised below.

New laws that will come into effect on 11 December 2004 will significantly liberalise foreign participation in retail and wholesale activities in China. The new measures will significantly relax the requirements for establishing foreign invested enterprises ("FIEs") in wholesale, retail and related sectors, partially remove geographic restrictions and simplify approval procedures.

This series of articles explains the opportunities for business angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 1 Introduction – introduces angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 2 discusses the startup scene in Hong Kong, Part 3 outlines the profiles of business angels and networks, Part 4 describes financial infrastructure, Part 5 covers Government technology policies, Part 6 presents recent examples of success stories in the tech sector.

This series of articles explains the opportunities for business angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 1 Introduction – introduces angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 2 discusses the startup scene in Hong Kong, Part 3 outlines the profiles of business angels and networks, Part 4 describes financial infrastructure, Part 5 covers Government technology policies, Part 6 presents recent examples of success stories in the tech sector.

Hong Kong has dominated Asia's international bond market for nearly a decade, arranging over US$130 billion in international bonds in 2024 alone. What structural advantages, policy decisions, and legal frameworks have positioned this city to capture 30% of the regional market and establish itself as the world's premier offshore gateway to Chinese capital markets?

The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Co-operation ("MOFTEC") (now replaced by the Ministry of Commerce) recently issued a decision (the "Decision") to amend and clarify the Tentative Provisions relating to the Establishment of Companies with an Investment Nature by Foreign Investors (the "Investment Company Provisions"), promulgated by MOFTEC on 4 April 1995, and the two Supplementary Provisions issued by MOFTEC in August 1999 and May 2001 respectively to supplement the Investment Company

Employment issues have often vexed many foreign investors in China and few disputes are more damaging to a foreign investment in China than an employment dispute.

A recent decision by the High Court in Hong Kong could have a significant impact on independent financial advisers ("IFAs") who may have previously believed they were safe from being held responsible for losses due to market conditions.

This Legal Update follows up on our previous Legal Update.

This series of articles explains the opportunities for business angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 1 Introduction – introduces angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 2 discusses the startup scene in Hong Kong, Part 3 outlines the profiles of business angels and networks, Part 4 describes financial infrastructure, Part 5 covers Government technology policies, Part 6 presents recent examples of success stories in the tech sector.

This series of articles explains the opportunities for business angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 1 Introduction – introduces angel investment in Hong Kong. Part 2 discusses the startup scene in Hong Kong, Part 3 outlines the profiles of business angels and networks, Part 4 describes financial infrastructure, Part 5 covers Government technology policies, Part 6 presents recent examples of success stories in the tech sector.

China's Belt & Road Initiative in terms of overseas projects has been receiving project financing to the tune of about US$13 billion a month.

On 30 November 2004, the Foreign Investment Industrial Guidance Catalogue 2004 was promulgated jointly by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce ("the New Catalogue").

If you are looking to do business in the Asia Pacific region, Hong Kong is internationally recognised as one of the best places to be.