Recent Asia Regional Updates for China Outbound Investors

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Dec. 1 – As many readers will know, China Briefing is part of the Asia Briefing stable of titles and also produces titles concerning investment and taxes in other regional markets.

Recent editions of other publications have included:

An Expatriate Managers Introduction to India
In this issue of India Briefing, we provide an expatriate manager’s introduction to India. From key country facts and figures to the country to cultural etiquette and communication issues, we take a look at one of the fasting growing destinations for foreign investment. India today represents a great investment opportunity. Knowledge of India business practices and an understanding of Indian culture are priorities to success in this market. We analyze the top reasons to invest in India, cover basic business etiquette and cultural issues such as making appointments and negotiating a deal, and discuss some of the communication challenges that expatriates experience when working in India.

In this issue:
An Introduction to India, Key Facts and Figures
Top Reasons to Invest in India Now
Indian Business Etiquette and Culture
Communication Challenges when Working in India

Understanding Vietnam’s Legal Environment
In this issue of Vietnam Briefing we look at the legal environment for establishing a business in Vietnam as a foreign investor. There are basically two laws that govern foreign direct investment in Vietnam: the Unified Law on Enterprises and the Common Law on Investment. We examine these two laws and review the sectors and regions entitled to investment incentives and conditional sectors applicable to foreign investors. We also go through the different forms of foreign direct investment in Vietnam and cover some of the pre and post-registration procedures. For those looking to rent or buy real estate in Vietnam, we look at some of the procedures and discuss the pros and cons of renting versus buying. Finally, we examine the country’s new arbitration law that should help companies resolve commercial disputes faster.

In this issue:
Investment Incentives and Forms of Direct Investment
Pre and Post Registration Procedures
Buying Real Estate as a Foreigner
Renting Offices in Vietnam
Vietnam’s New Arbitration Law

Understanding Russian Accounting Principles
In this new issue of Russia Briefing, we compare Russian accounting standards with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. We first look at some of the main differences between Russian accounting and U.S. GAAP including the difference in documentation, timing, the chart of accounts, division of cost types, provisions and accruals, expense and revenue recognition, and multiple element sales. We also examine how revenue is handled, how to structure a transformation from Russian accounting principles to U.S. GAAP, and the industry and business specific differences between Russian and U.S. accounting. The final article in this issue reports on the growing trade opportunities that exist between China and Central Asia, focusing on the newly formed special economic zone in the Xinjiang border town of Yili.

In this issue:
Russian and U.S. accounting standards compared
Industry specific differences between Russian and U.S. accounting standards
Russian Chart of Accounts (in Russian and English)
Structuring a transformation from Russian accounting to U.S. GAAP
Trade opportunities in Central Asia: Kazakhstan and China

The Asia Labor, Trade and Tax Comparator
In this issue of China Briefing we examine the increasing trade links between Asian nations, their FDI make up, GDP, per capita GDP, growth, and corporate and individual income tax regimes. We also look at each nation’s major trading partners, their most important industries, and average income levels. In doing so, we hope to provide a snap shot of which countries are competitive, which offer new markets to businesses already in Asia, and which offer potential to the foreign investor interested in the emerging Asian tigers.

In this issue:
Population, GDP, Per Capita Income and FDI Statistics
Corporate Tax Rates including VAT and Dividends Tax
Individual Income Tax Rates
Minimum Salary Levels
Major Industries and Trade Statistics

Readers may also access our daily business, legal and tax regulatory updates at our web sites India Briefing, Vietnam Briefing, Russia Briefing and 2point6billion.com.