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This week's primary foreign investment news
from our ASEAN, China, India, Russia, Belt & Road and Vietnam Briefings.
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HEADLINES: Shanghai has taken a serious hit with Covid, we look at the available tax support the local Government is giving to assist businesses during this difficult time. We also look at China's hugely developing personal fitness business policies and how these encourage investment. In ASEAN we look at 'no criminal record' applications as part of the work visa application process, and how Cambodia's delay of the introduction of capital gains tax will help investors. We examine India's Central Bank monetary policy for 2022 and women in the workforce, as well as examine changes in Asian supply chains occurring as a result of the Ukraine conflict. Our BRI round up includes details of a new, US$50 billion trust fund for emerging economies.

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CHINA
What Tax Assistance Incentives Can Shanghai Businesses Apply For Under the Lockdown?
As Shanghai continues to battle a serious outbreak of COVID-19, the city has begun rolling out additional measures to help struggling businesses. Here we summarize the applicable national and Shanghai tax incentives, rebates, exemptions, and extensions that businesses can access during the current outbreak.
 
How China’s Policies Are Encouraging the Growth of the Domestic Fitness Services Industry
The 14th Five Year Plan for Sports Development goals extend not just to elite athletes, but also the wider population, as the government is increasingly encouraging fitness to address prevalent social and health issues. Here, we look at how the Chinese government is planning to become a health-oriented fitness nation, whether for elite athletes, school-aged youths, or senior citizens.
ASEAN
How to Prepare and Submit A Foreign Employee Criminal Record Check Certificate in Vietnam
A criminal record check certificate is required for foreign employees when they apply for a work permit in Vietnam. Vietnam Briefing explains the process of how and where to apply for a criminal record check certificate.
 
Cambodia Delays Capital Gains Tax to 2024: Impact for Businesses and Individuals
Cambodia has officially delayed its planned implementation of capital gains tax to January 1, 2024, through Notification 4577 issued by the General Department of Taxation (GDT). The decision supports post-pandemic economic growth through the ‘Strategic Framework and Programs for Economic Recovery’ by focusing on three pillars: economic recovery, reforms, and building resilience.
 
INDIA
Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy 2022-23: Key Highlights
We highlight the key takeaways from the first monetary policy announced by the central bank, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), for financial year 2022-23. While the policy stance remains accommodative, it aims to support growth over inflation. Overall, the RBI intends to establish a more neutral policy stance and will focus solely on price stability later in the year.
 
Women and Work in India: Trends and Analysis
We outline the various trends surrounding women and work in India. From the glass ceilings and skewed employment statistics to unjustifiable pay gaps, the odds in the Indian employment landscape are inevitably against women, however we list the various laws in place in India for protecting women’s rights at the workplace.
 
UKRAINE CONFLICT: ASIAN IMPACTS
Russia's Supply Chain Land Borders With The EU Compared With Asia
Russia's Non-EU Borders are 4.5 times longer than with the EU and with Moscow - friendly nation. Supply chains are adapting to this new reality.
 
Iran’s Ministry Of Urban Development: Asian Countries Are Talking With Us About Developing New Supply Chains To Europe
The INSTC is developing into a massive regional supply chain network.
 
Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #77
We begin this week’s issue with three bright spots; China’s domestic market growth drivers, how Vietnam will benefit from RCEP, and new, US$50 billion emerging markets trust from the IMF. Then we take strategic observations about the trade implications created by the Ukraine conflict. 2022 is turning out to be a difficult year and it pays to keep ahead of the curve in understanding what is really going on within Asian supply chains.
 
 
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