TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

India Manufacturing Tracker: 2024-25

India Briefing is launching this 2024-25 India manufacturing tracker, where we will monitor key statistics associated with India’s industrial production sectors in the 2024-25 fiscal year, highlight emerging trends, and note prominent government support schemes.

India, Malaysia Elevate Bilateral Ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India and Malaysia are keen on expanding cooperation in emerging areas such as digitalization, defense manufacturing, semiconductors, and AI.

Draft Personal Data Protection Rules Likely to be Released Within a Month by the Indian Government

After the rules are published, the public consultation period may last between 45-60 days, subject to further extensions, to draw out comprehensive feedback.

Profiling India-Germany Bilateral Trade and Investment Trends

In a recent KPMG-AHK India survey, nearly 60 percent of the German businesses surveyed acknowledged plans to increase their investments in India in FY 2024-25, with 78 percent intending to boost investments over the next five years.

India Updates Foreign Exchange Rules, Simplifies Cross-Border Share Exchanges

A key change is allowing Indian companies to issue or transfer equity in exchange for equity in foreign companies. This modification aims to support the international growth of Indian businesses by facilitating smoother mergers, acquisitions, and strategic collaborations with global partners.

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

Guide to HR Compliance and Best Practices in China

The Guide to HR Compliance and Best Practices in China explains key considerations for foreign employers from hiring to staff management and compliance with legislative updates and data security laws.

From Recruitment to Retention: India HR Insights for 2024

This HR report offers an essential guide for foreign invested firms to attract and retain the best talents in India’s dynamic hiring environment.

An Introduction to Doing Business in Singapore 2024

This publication examines Singapore's 2024 business landscape: economic trends, strategic advantages, and investment opportunities for foreign firms in this key Asian hub.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:

Unlocking Cross-Border Success: ODI Opportunities and Considerations for Indian Enterprises

Webinar | Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | 2:30 PM India Time / 4:00 PM Vietnam Time / 5:00 PM China Time

Jobstreet by SEEK Career Fair 2024 [Conference Guest Speaker]

Conference | August 24-25, 2024 | Sands Expo & Convention Centre Level B2 (Hall F), Singapore

Doing Business in Indonesia: Focus on the Green Sectors

Business Seminar | 14:00 – 17:30 CST, August 27, 2024 | The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Guangzhou, 2+ Floor Grand Ballroom