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2 minutos Developed countries are struggling to tackle growing geographic inequality, a phenomenon fueling populism and discontent at the polls in Europe and the United States. In the face of economic change, large, globally connected cities have thrived, while many former industrial hubs have shrunk. Governments are now looking for ways to help these “left-behind” regions.  Traditionally, policymakers in the West have relied on “people-based” methods to precisely target families facing economic hardship with cash or benefits like health insurance. But given the social Continue lendo→

2 minutos Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is deemed to be a foreign territory for trade operations; duties and tariffs. In other words, SEZ is a geographical region that has different economic laws from a country’s. The goal is to increase foreign investments to increase the GDP of the country. With Asia’s first Export Processing Zone (EPZ) set up in Kandla in 1965, India was one of the first in Asia to recognize the need & effectiveness of the (EPZ) model in promoting exports. To Continue lendo→

3 minutos For investors who are interested in doing business in ASEAN, you should know that ASEAN countries are constantly adjusting to the shifting global economy such as volatile commodity prices, slow growth in industrial economies. Therefore, the countries have also been seeking new strategies to drive economic development with a focus on providing greater public services, building infrastructure, and creating a more friendly business environment to appeal to investors. However, most ASEAN countries have recently returned to special economic zones (SEZs) concept as Continue lendo→

4 minutos China will establish new pilot free trade zones (FTZs) in six provinces across the country, extending strategic trials to border regions to help improve trade ties with neighbouring countries and expand the reach of the Belt and Road Initiative. The move, announced on Monday, also adds free trade zones in underdeveloped provinces, making them more attractive to high quality manufacturing in a bid to support their local economies and help weather the impact from the escalating trade war with the United States. Continue lendo→

2 minutos Special economic zones (SEZs) in India are areas that offer incentives to resident businesses. SEZs typically offer competitive infrastructure, duty free exports, tax incentives, and other measures designed to make it easier to conduct business. Accordingly, SEZs in India are a popular investment destination for many multinationals, particularly exporters. While India’s SEZs are similar to those found in other parts of Asia, business leaders that are considering setting up in a SEZ should seek to understand how SEZs work in India. Each SEZ is unique. Continue lendo→