China plans cutting negative list to attract foreign investors
The negative list lays out the specific industries in which foreign investors are not permitted to operate.
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Still no permit for high speed rail a week from Jokowi inauguration
Eva Chairunisa, spokesperson of PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China, guaranteed that everything remained in compliance with regulations and the company would address any concerns…
Speaker vows to address concerns of rice retailers affected by price ceiling
The lawmaker said he is studying and eyeing to aid retailers affected by the price adjustments, as he assured sellers that the government would help them.
Turning Bangkok into hub for foreign businesses will benefit everybody: Bangkok governor
Chadchart Sittipunt also highlighted the evolving nature of investment, which is shifting away from traditional industrial sectors towards the service sector, financial services,…
Hong Kong’s talent admission programs get over 120,000 applications
Among these talent admission programs, the Top Talent Pass Scheme received an overwhelming response, with over 40,000 applications received as of end-July.
Benefits of joining BRICS could come at political cost for Indonesia
Given that BRICS is seen as a geopolitical rival to the G7, Indonesia’s enrolment could result in Jakarta being viewed either as the group’s “neutralizer” or as creating a…
Indonesia delays launch of JETP investment plan for public review
A statement from the office cited a need for more time to devise “a technically credible pathway for Indonesia’s power sector transition” as a reason for the delay,
Japan to significantly ease requirements for ‘entertainment’ working visas
The government is to ease requirements for entertainer working visas with the aim of spurring cultural exchanges, it is expected to make it easier for overseas stars and…
China eases entry, residency process for families of foreign executives
Spouses and family members of executives who have been transferred to foreign-invested businesses in pilot areas, will get to enjoy similar entry and residency periods as…
Import ban nearly suffocated Nepali economy, experts say
Revenue plunged sharply and government was forced to downsize the budget in mid-term review for lack of cash.