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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:   •   Special Focus on Chongqing   •   China & Central Asia Trade Potential   •   China Digital Expense Management   •   Australian Wine Opportunities in Vietnam   •   Russian Investment Opportunities in ASEAN   •   EU-India Free Trade   •   Italian Trade Opportunities in India   •   Belarus Politics: Trade Analysis   •   EU-Belt & Road Freight Rail Increases

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CHINA
Chongqing – The New Frontier for Foreign Investment in Southwest China
We examine the factors that make Chongqing an attractive destination for foreign investors in Southwest China.
 
China and Central Asia: Regional Trade and Investment Relationships
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi has called upon China and Central Asian countries to explore a new style of regional cooperation and build a community with a shared future. We look at what this means and where opportunities are.
 
Digital Expense Management in China
We analyze why transitioning to a digital expense management system can be cost effective for your business in China and assess the best options available.
 
ASEAN
Vietnam's Wine Industry and Opportunities for Australian Investors
As Australian wine is now subject to higher Chinese tariffs, we highlight the reasons why Vietnam is a strong contender for Australian wine producers looking to diversify their market.
 
Opportunities for Russian Investors in ASEAN
Russia became part of the ASEAN Regional Forum in 1995 and became a full dialogue partner in 1996. Each ASEAN country presents its own unique investment opportunities to Russian businesses, ranging from exports of military hardware to wheat to high-tech manufacturing. Two-way trade between ASEAN and Russia reached US$18.2 billion in 2019. We examine the trends.
 
INDIA
Can We Expect an India-EU Free Trade Agreement?
India-EU FTA prospects are looking up as new geopolitical realities are pushing India and the European Union to get closer by facilitating easier trade and investment.
 
India-Italy Trade & Investment: Opportunities to Note
India and Italy have inked 15 agreements covering trade and investment, shipbuilding and energy, high technology, clean energy and energy sector development, infrastructure, and food processing.
 
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Belarus Situation: The EU-China Belt & Road Regional Trade Implications
Our analysis of the apparent hijacking of the Ryanair jet to Minsk, why this happened, the regional trade implications and impact on China's BRI investments in Belarus.
 
European Rail Cargo Operators Reporting 100% Plus Increases for Belt and Road Rail Freight
Austria’s Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has stated it transported 70,000 TEUs across the Belt and Road routes during 2020, while the EU's Metrans shipped about 30,000 TEU’s, with the company operating 913 trains in 2020 - over double that the previous year.
 
 
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