TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

Decoding China’s New Measures to Encourage Foreign Reinvestment

China has unveiled a fresh policy package to promote foreign reinvestment, addressing investor concerns through streamlined approvals, tax perks, and better financing access — part of a broader strategy to stabilize investment and deepen economic ties.

China’s Strategy for Advancing High-End Medical Devices in 2025: An Explainer

China’s latest policy for high-end medical devices prioritizes breakthrough technologies such as AI-powered diagnostics and surgical robotics, improves regulatory efficiency, and opens new pathways for product development, market entry, and strategic partnerships.

Albanese’s Second Visit to China: What Was Achieved?

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China in July 2025 — his first since re-election — yielded a series of important agreements. This article breaks down the official outcomes and explores emerging business opportunities for investors.

China–Malaysia Visa Exemption Now Effective: Boosting Travel and Trade Ties

The China–Malaysia visa exemption agreement officially took effect on July 17, 2025. This milestone not only simplifies cross-border travel but also comes at a time of deepening bilateral trade and diplomatic engagement.

China Manufacturing Tracker 2025

Our tracker provides continuous updates on key economic and growth indicators in China’s manufacturing industry. The data for June 2025 have now been updated.
 

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2025

This publication, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing in Singapore, was compiled by Dezan Shira & Associates, a specialist foreign direct investment practice providing corporate establishment, audit, business advisory, tax advisory and compliance, accounting, payroll, due diligence, and financial review services to multinationals and small- and medium-sized enterprises investing in emerging Asia.

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.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:

Entering Southeast Asia's Emerging Solar Markets: Legal and Tax Lessons

Keynote | August 8, 2025, Friday | 10:00 AM | 17th Solar PV & Energy Storage World EXPO 2025 in Guangzhou

[CN] Building Sustainable Growth in Vietnam's Textile Sector | 迎难而上，转型升级：引领越南纺织业迈向可持续增长

主题演讲 | 2025年8月21日 | Intertextile Shanghai Home Textiles，上海国家会展中心

Vietnam in Transition: Key Changes in Tax, Trade, and Investment Rules

Webinar | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | 3:00 PM Vietnam / 4:00 PM Singapore / 10:00 AM ICT