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Last month, the European Commission published its biannual Report on the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (“GSP”) for the period 2018 - 2019. It is reported that over 10% of EU imports come from GSP beneficiary countries. According to the Commission, exports to the EU under GSP from 71 beneficiary countries reached around € 184 billion. More

Supported by proactive government policies and the rising adoption of technology in the private sector, India is making its way towards being an entrepreneurial technology hub. Keeping in tune with the rest of the world, global investors have shown a strong interest in Indian start-ups across various sectors. There are also increasing numbers of collaborations and partnerships between the Indian government and international communities in sustaining the bustling tech start-up scene. More

Last year, India modified its foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations relating to its burgeoning e-commerce sector, potentially changing the dynamics of the Indian e-commerce space. Businesses keen to tap into the Indian retail market, either online or offline, should take note of the regulatory changes and understand the practical implications for their own business strategies. More

The Hong Kong-headquartered serviced office business, The Executive Centre (TEC), has emerged as a leading flexible workspace provider in Asia since its founding in 1994. TEC’s Global Senior Development Director, Todd Liipfert, shares the company’s experiences in the emerging markets of Asia and the Middle East. More