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The Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement (MAFTA) is a comprehensive agreement that further integrates the Australian economy into this fast-growing Asian region. Here’s what MAFTA means for trade between the two countries.

India’s rise as an economic power has forced the world to stop and take notice of the country. An intriguing element is India’s consumer market, characterised by diverse languages, religions and economic and social statuses.

Trade mark protection is very different in China than it is in Australia. If you’re looking to expand your brands online and/or reach into the lucrative market in China then you need to know-how. Using your trade mark in Australia does not automatically mean you can use it in China.

Understanding the demographics of your target markets is a critical first step in doing business in China. Although similar to the demographic profiles of the Western world, there are some important differences to consider with Chinese demographics.

Whatever product you can think of, it’s likely that you can find it being manufactured in China. And these days, the internet provides a perfect tool to identify a long list of self-claimed Chinese manufacturers with decent websites. 

In India, the Goods and Service Tax Act was passed in the Parliament on 29 March 2017 and came into effect on 1 July 2017. Indian GST integrates the former taxes such as central excise duty, services tax, additional customs duty, surcharges and state-level value added tax into a single, national tax.

In the global economic arena today, China has become a world-recognised political and economic power that plays a vital role in international affairs. My Business’s Sara Cheng takes a closer look at the economic environment in China and the opportunities for business.

Business set-up in China is a big project by itself, which requires financial and time commitments, business management knowledge and China expertise. Identifying a competent agent to manage the complex process will be a cost and time effective way to avoid potential pitfalls.

What should you do in a business crisis? Our handy crisis response planning tool walks you through the most essential steps.

Chinese business etiquette and customs are unique and different to those of Western culture in several ways. If you’re considering setting up a business there, it’s important to learn about Chinese culture in business and ways of working. These tips on Chinese business etiquette will help you get started.