TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Economy in May 2025: Cooling Industrial Output, Resilient Consumption

China’s May 2025 economic data highlight resilient domestic consumption and strategic trade diversification as key stabilizers amid a slowing industrial sector, underscoring how the economy is adapting to external pressures with cautious optimism.

China’s Population Decline – The Impact on Business, the Economy, and Labor Markets

In this article, we examine the extent of China’s population decline, the potential economic consequences of this demographic shift, and how businesses can respond to the long-term challenges posed.

NCSTC Releases New Guidelines for Personal Information Protection Audits

The new guidelines clarify requirements and processes for conducting personal information protection audits, which are compulsory for companies processing high volumes of personal information as of May 1, 2025.

Hong Kong Releases First Comprehensive Cybersecurity Law: Key Requirements 

The law imposes strict compliance obligations on designated critical infrastructure operators, with enforcement set to begin in 2026. Organizations in key sectors are urged to assess their potential obligations under this sweeping regulatory regime.

Hong Kong’s Company Re-Domiciliation Regime: What Businesses Need to Know

Hong Kong now allows overseas companies to re-domicile without winding up. This FAQ explains how the regime works, who qualifies, and what businesses should consider before initiating the move.
 

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

Investing Across Borders: Opportunities in the Johor–Singapore SEZ

This publication sets out the rationale behind the Johor-Singapore SEZ, the sectors it is likely to support, and the broader context in which it is being developed. For foreign investors, it provides a starting point for understanding how the SEZ may evolve as a node within Southeast Asia’s wider investment landscape.

The China+ Strategy: Cross-Border Restructuring for Supply Chain Resilience

This issue of China Briefing magazine explores cross-border restructuring as a practical, forward-looking approach to mitigate risks without abandoning China’s manufacturing strengths and market potential.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:

Hong Kong's New Company Re-domiciliation Regime: Implications for International Businesses

Webinar | Friday, June 27, 2025 | 4:00 PM China / 3:00 PM Vietnam / 10:00 AM CET

Unlocking India's Manufacturing Potential: Strategic Guide for Global and China-Based Businesses

In-Person Event in Suzhou, China | Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 2:00 PM China / 11:30 AM India

Navigating Global Supply Chains: Legal, Finance, SME & ESG Perspectives

In-Person Event in Shanghai, China | Thursday, July 10, 2025 | 1:00 to 5:00 PM China