HEADLINES: This week in Asia, we examine the EU position paper on China, coupled with a look at the foreign direct investment results YTD, and take a look at the NEV scene in Guangxi. ASEAN remains bouyant as China risk evaluations push some businesses into the region, we examine Indonesia’s investment zones, the Thai Halal market and the possibilities for expats to relocate to Malaysia under the new ‘Digital Nomad’ visa.
In India we take a look at why Gujarat on the Western seaboard is booming and the opportunities for investors in this dynamic region, and examine the countries growing ties with the UAE. Turkey is developing as an East-West manufacturing hub; we discuss setting up proiduction lines in the country.
We see how Russia is poised to accept cryptocurrency in international trade and provide the 100th issue of our popular Belt & Road Investment Intelligence roundup. Finally, we finish with a look at the geopolitical situation in Europe as the Ukraine conflict is poised to come to a potential conclusion, while EU voters begin to question their politicians wisdom over Russian sanctions. |