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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: There’s plenty of economic recovery and investment stimulus this week, including for much-maligned China and Hong Kong, who are finally getting their ETF finance connect scheme off the ground – great news for foreign investors in financial services. China has also released new Green and Low-Carbon plans that also give foreign investment opportunities, while India is opening up its tourism industry. Malaysia is reducing corporate income tax to attract MNC’s, while we outline the specific advantages for British businesses in Vietnam. Finally we take a look at what will be one of Asia’s most spectacular infrastructure projects – the long awaited China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway which has supply chain implications all the way to the Middle East and beyond.

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CHINA
What Can the Newly Approved ETF Connect Between Mainland China and Hong Kong Bring to Foreign Investors?
China is on the move to open its financial market. The ETF Connect program with Hong Kong is about to be launched, and will attract more foreign investors to its onshore market. The efforts aim to attract more capital into the region and reignite interest in the RMB.
 
What is China’s Green and Low-Carbon Plan and Why is it Relevant to Foreign Investors?
China’s transition to a green, low-carbon, and circular economy will have far-reaching socioeconomic, industrial, and business impact as economic and consumption behavior will be directly related to the country’s progress on tackling climate change and environmental degradation.
 
ASEAN
Malaysia Enhances Incentives for Businesses Looking to Establish a Principal Hub
Malaysia has enhanced incentives for businesses looking to establish a principal/regional hub in the country. Businesses that qualify for the principal hub incentive can enjoy a reduced corporate income tax rate of between zero and 10 percent.
 
Podcast: Vietnam, a Key Market for British Investors in 2022 and Beyond
This podcast features Maria Kotova from Dezan Shira & Associates, who speaks about the opportunities the Vietnamese market brings for British businesses. Maria discusses why Vietnam is considered a miracle market, the current state of its economy, investments in the Vietnamese market, and the sectors expected to succeed going forward.
 
INDIA
Investing in India’s Tourism Market
India’s tourism market is set to be worth US$125 billion by FY 2026-27 due to improved infrastructure, more global connectivity, higher disposable incomes, and the development of niche tourism products. These open up opportunities for foreign investors.
 
What Are Your Options for Setting Up in India?
When setting up in India, foreign companies should choose an entity structure that best caters to their business scope and investment commitments. In this article, we introduce the most popular entity structure options – liaison / representative office, branch office, project office, limited liability partnership, wholly owned subsidiary, and joint venture. We discuss the requirements for each structure and procedures for setting up.
 
BELT & ROAD INITIATIVE
Uzbekistan The Big Winner In China’s New Central Asian CKU Railway
China has finally pushed the ‘Go’ button on the long-awaited China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (CKU) railway, with work on the route expected to start in spring next year. The CKU Railway will create significant trade opportunities for Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan while linking China directly to the Middle East via Rail, with spin off benefits throughout the region.
 
Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #84
All the latest investment news and opinion from China’s BRI including overviews on East Timor and Papua New Guinea.
 
 
 
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