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| Economy | Banking | Finance | Taxation | Investment |
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Bangladesh - Economy in General Cambodia - Economic Development in Historical Perspective Taiwan - 1997 Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices Return to table
China - History of the Central Bank Fiji - Banking and Typical Expenses Hong Kong - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority Indonesia - Banking and Capital Markets Laos - Currency and Principal Banks Macau - Monetary and Foreign Exchange Authority Marshall Islands - The Bank of the Marshall Islands Nauru - Start Your Own Offshore Bank! Papua New Guinea - The Papua New Guinea Banking Corporation (PNGBC) Singapore - The United Overseas Bank Taiwan - Banking & Financial Links Thailand - The Bank of Thailand Return to table
Asia Pacific Finance Association Bangladesh - The Dhaka Stock Exchange China - The Chinese Finance Association (CFA) Hong Kong - Financial and Monetary Affairs Hong Kong - The Securities and Futures Commission Hong Kong - The Stock Exchange Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE) Pakistan - The Karachi Stock Exchange Srilanka - The Colombo Stock Exchange Thailand - Ministry of Finance Thailand - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) Return to table
Bangladesh - Facilities and Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors Cambodia - Taxes on International Trade China - Reform of the Taxation System India - Taxation on Foreign Trade Laos - Tax on Foreign Investment Macau - Taxes Applied to Export and Import Operations Malaysia - The 1998 Malaysian Pocket Tax Book Myanmar - Tax Structure and Incentives Pakistan - The Central Board of Revenue Philippines - The Internal Revenue Code Philippines - Filing Income Tax Return Thailand - Personal Income Tax Thailand - U.S./THAI Taxation Treaty Vietnam - Taxation on Foreign Investment Return to table
Asia Pacific Business Opportunities Cambodia - Bilateral Agreements for the Promotion and Protection of Investments Cambodia - The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) China - Business Travel Handbook China - Export Promotion Strategies Hong Kong - Business Directory Hong Kong - The Trade Development Council Hong Kong - Economic and Trade Office (New York) India - Foreign Portfolio Investment Indonesia - Business Center Online Laos - Laws on Foreign Investment Laos - International Business Practices Laos - How to Set Up a Business Macau - Legislation on Foreign Trade Macau - Steps to Take to Register as a Foreign Trade Operator Malaysia - Your Manufacturing Base in Asia Malaysia - Business Environment Marshall Islands - Foreign Trade Statistics Marshall Islands - Commercial Fisheries Myanmar - Export/Import Rules & Regulations Nauru - Trade, Industry & Marketing information Nauru - Start Your Own Offshore Bank! Pakistan - The Export Promotion Bureau Pakistan - The Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act, 1976 Pakistan - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Papua New Guinea - Business and Investment Papua New Guinea - Business Travel Philippine - A Starting Point for Investors Philippine - Foreign Investment Singapore - Investment Environment Singapore - Establishing Business Thailand - Promising Development of Investment Opportunities Tonga - Business and Investment Vietnam - Promotion of InvestmentEconomy
"The Asia-Pacific is experiencing the most striking economic growth in the world. It is a major contributor to global
prosperity and stability". Click on this link to find updates on activities within APEC, member economies’ profile, services
to business, and more!
This link provides an extensive overview of the economy of Bangladesh including
the historical development of the economy, economic sectors, comparative economics, and basic
economic data of the country.
This link provides an overview of the economy of Brunei Darussalam.
This link provides the recent development of the economy of Brunei Darussalam.
This link provides an overview of the Cambodian economy.
This link provides basic data on Cambodia's domestic economy.
This link provides a thesis entitled, "Cambodia's Economic Development in Historical Perspective."
by Sophal Ear, Department of Economics, University of California.
This link provides an overview of the economy of China.
Are you interested in the relationship between the world economy and China's economy, finance, foreign trade, and more? Then checkout this link for valuable information.
This link provides an overview of the economy of Fiji.
This link offers you a wealth of information on the overall development in the economy, covering GDP growth, external trade, retail sales, property market, labour market and consumer price inflation.
This link provides an overview of the economy of India.
This link provides an overview of the economy of Indonesia.
This link provides an overview of the economy of Laos.
This link provides an overview of the economy of Macau.
This link provides an overview of the historical development of the economy of Macau.
This link provides an overview of Malaysian economy.
This link provides an overview of the economy of Maldives.
This link provides an overview of the economy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
This link provides an overview of the economy of Myanmar.
This link provides an overview of Nauru's economy.
This link provides an overview of the economy of Pakistan.
This link provides an overview of the economy of Papua New Guinea.
This link provides an overview of the economy of the Philippines.
This link provides an overview of the Samoan economy.
This link provides an extensive overview of the economy of Singapore.
This link provides an overview of the economy of Srilanka.
This link provides an overview of the economy of Taiwan.
Check out this link for U.S. Department of State's Taiwan Country Report.
This link provides an overview of the economy of Thailand.
This link provides an overview of the economy of Tonga.
This link provides an overview of the economy of Vietnam.
Banking
"The Asian Development Bank, a multilateral development finance institution whose capital stock is owned by 56 member
countries, is engaged in promoting the economic and social progress of its developing member countries (DMC's) in the Asian and Pacific
region". Check out this link for more information.
This link provides a short description of banking and finance for Bangladesh.
This link describes the banking system of Brunei. It also provides users with a list
of banks operating in Brunei.
Click on this link if you are interested in banking with the Standard Chartered Bank of Brunei.
This link provides an extensive overview of the banking reform in China.
This link gives the user an overview of the history of the Central Bank of China.
Handy information is available for banking and expenses in Fiji.
Learn about banking, the monetary system and more!
This link provides a complete guide to banking in India.
This link provides information about banking and capital markets of Indonesia.
This link includes information about the currency of Laos. It also provides the user
with a list of the principal banks of Laos.
This link gives an outline of the legislation of the banking sector of Macau.
Check out this link for some handy information on the currency and the banking and
business hours of the Maldives.
This link provides you with all you need to know about the Bank of the Marshall Islands.
What about starting your own offshore bank in Nauru? Check out this link to find
out some handy information.
Click on this link if you are interested in purchasing a bank in Nauru.
This link provides a case study on the Papua New Guinea Banking Corporation (PNGBC).
"The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is the central bank of the Republic of the Philippines". Check
out this link if you are interested in the financial condition and performance of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).
"The United Overseas Bank (UOB) Group is committed to maintaining and enhancing its position as Singapore's leading
bank group providing the highest level of customer service both locally and internationally". Check out this link for more information.
Check out this link to find out about the daily exchange rates and the daily money
market rates of the Central Bank of Srilanka.
This link presents valuable references for Taiwan's banking & financial institutions.
This link offers all you need to know about the Bank of Thailand.
This link provides an overview of the banking system of Vietnam. Note: this website
requires free registration.
Finance
This link provides the background and history of the Asia Pacific Finance Association.
Requires free registration.
This is a direct link to the homepage of Dhaka Stock Exchange, Bangladesh.
This link provides an extensive description of the developments of China's stock market.
"The Chinese Finance Association (CFA) is a non-profit organization aimed at facilitating the exchange of ideas, knowledge
and information on education, research and practice in finance and related areas between the US and China". For more information, check out
this link to the Chinese Finance Association's homepage.
This link provides an index to the China Online Finance.
Hong Kong has developed into an important international financial center for favourable geographical position, excellent communications with the rest of the world, and the absence of any restrictions on capital flow in and out of the HKSAR. Check out this link for detailed information.
Hong Kong's regulator for securities and futures markets can be accessed here.
Current stock exchange and market information is provided.
Click on this link for a description of the stock markets, the debt market, and the foreign
exchange market of India.
Need India's national budget? Then check out this link!
This link offers information on Indonesia's business prospects, capital markets, money markets, and banking.
This link offers a wealth of information on the KLSE and the Malaysian Securities Industry.
This is a direct link to the homepage of Karachi Stock Exchange, Pakistan.
"The Philippine stock market is one of the oldest in Asia". For more information, check out this link to
the Philippine Stock Exchange Online webpage.
"The Stock Exchange of Singapore was set up in June 1973 and is responsible for organizing the marketplace in
Singapore for the buying and selling of securities". For more information, check out this link to the Stock Exchange of Singapore
webpage.
"The Colombo Stock Exchange, founded in 1896 as one of the Commonwealth's early share trading institutions, was opened
to foreign investment in 1990". Click on this link to check today's share prices and to find out more about the trading system.
This link provides easy and immediate access to on-line information of the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
"The management of national revenue goes back to the 15th century to the establishment of the Royal Treasury Department in
1448. It was one of the four principal government agencies decreed by King Boromtrilokanat of Ayuthya Era, to collect various forms of taxes
and import duties, to deal in trade with foreign merchants, and to operate the Crown's warehouse business and merchant fleet. At present, there are
10 state enterprises under the control of the Ministry of Finance". For more information, check out this link!
"The SET has operated fully-computerized trading since April 1991. Since 1994, it has been able to
handle up to 600,000 orders a day". For more information, check out this link to the Stock Exchange of Thailand homepage.
Taxation
This link gives a detailed overview of tax incentives for foreign investors investing in Bangladesh.
Interested in tax rates on international trade in Cambodia? Then click on this link
to find out about the laws on taxation of international trade in Cambodia.
This link provides a complete guide to the tax laws of China.
This link provides a comprehensive guide to the reform of China's taxation system.
This link offers a background to taxes in Hong Kong.
This link gives the user a comprehensive guide to taxation in India.
This link provides information which will help U.S. or other foreign employers doing business in India to understand the
expatriate tax implications they must consider.
This link provides a complete guide to taxation in Indonesia.
This link gives the user an overall view of the tax rates on foreign investment.
Note: this website requires free registration.
This link gives the user an outline of the taxes applied to export and import operations in Macau.
"The information quoted in this book is based on taxation laws and current practices including legislative proposals
and measures contained in 1998 Malaysian Budget announced on 17 October 1997". Click on this link to find out information
about the taxation system of Malaysia.
Check out this link to find out information on tax structure, tax rates and incentives.
Find the latest online data from the Government of Pakistan on tax rates, custom’s tariff, and more!
This link provides what a taxpayer must know for the Philippines.
This link provides a comprehensive overview of the income related taxes in the Philippines.
This link gives the user a complete guide to taxation in Singapore.
This link gives the user an overall view of the taxation system of Taiwan.
Want to know the current tax rates of Taiwan? Checkout this link for valuable information.
This link includes a complete guide to taxation in Taiwan. A subscription is required.
This link gives the user a complete guide to taxation in Thailand.
This link provides a comprehensive overview of the personal income taxes in Thailand.
Click on this link if you are interested in finding out the text of the U.S./Thai taxation treaty.
This link describes both the corporate and personal income taxation on foreign investment.
It also provides some handy information about the foreign exchange rate, ownership or renting of a house or an office space, labour, investment
protection, encouragement and double taxation agreements, and more!
Investment
Find business contacts and opportunities here!
This link provides a comprehensive guide to business in Bangladesh.
Want to explore investment opportunities in Bangladesh? Then checkout this link!
This link provides a comprehensive business guide of Brunei Darussalam which includes
investment, economy, exchange controls, banking and insurance, an overview of taxation, foreign tax relief,
The Company Act, and more!
This link gives the user an extensive overview on the external trade developments
in Cambodia.
This link gives the user an overall view of the investment laws in Cambodia.
This link provides the names of the countries with which Cambodia have entered into bilateral
agreements. It also includes the typical clauses drawn from the agreements
with the Federation of Malaysia pertaining to these bilateral agreements.
This link provides an extensive description of the functions of the Council for the
Development of Cambodia (CDC).
This link provides you with valuable internet resources on business in China.
This online magazine provides updated information regarding trade relations between United States (US) and China (PRC) and more!
This comprehensive reference to doing business in China presents you with statistics, government guidelines from both China and US.
This link offers helpful information for doing business in China.
Interested in making a business trip to China? Then check out this link to get some handy information.
This link provides a comprehensive description of the export promotion strategies of China.
Find business contacts and opportunities here!
Want to start up a business in Hong Kong? Included are the investment climate, import-export policies and procedures, marketing and product selling, and more!
This link includes the Hong Kong business encyclopedia, business publications and magazines, and many business tools that can
save you operating costs and help you work more efficiently.
This link provides trade and business information on Hong Kong.
This link presents a guide to investment and business opportunities in Hong Kong.
This link gives the user an overview of India's foreign trade including commodity composition of
exports and imports, sources of imports, and destination of exports.
Why are Indian securities attractive to international portfolios? Check out this link
to get the answer.
This link provides weekly updated information on Doing Business in India.
This link gives the user an overall picture of the business laws of Indonesia.
This link provides you with current news and business contacts.
This link gives the user an overall picture of the trade regulations of Laos.
This link provides an overview of Laos foreign trade.
If you are looking for the text of the foreign investment laws in Laos, check out this link.
Check out this link for more information about foreign investment and commercial policies.
Thinking about starting a business in Laos? Then check out this link for some handy information.
This link offers an outline of the legislation of the foreign trade of Macau.
Thinking about starting a business in Macau? Then check out this link! It will provide
you with some handy information.
"According to the Global Competitiveness Report 1996 published by the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Malaysia ranks
fourth among non-OECD countries in terms of international competitiveness (after Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan)". Check out this link for
more information.
This link provides a short description of the financial and banking sectors of Malaysia. It
also offers information on the capital markets, exchange control, and investment opportunities for the country.
This link provides basic data on exports, imports, and more!
Check out this link if you are interested in the industrial fishery of the Marshall Islands.
This link provides the foreign investment policies and procedures of Myanmar.
Click on this link if you are looking for the export-import rules & regulations of Myanmar.
Check out this link for the most practical and updated business information on Nauru. This link includes market research reports, major business opportunities reports, specially tailored
lists of customers of a specific product or industry of your choice, and more!
What about starting your own offshore bank in Nauru? Check out this link to find
out some handy information.
Click on this link if you are interested in purchasing a bank in Nauru.
Explore Pakistan's business world here!
The Pakistan Trade Office is operated by the Ministry of Commerce in Pakistan providing all services gratis and free of
cost. Check out this link for trade information.
The Export Promotion Bureau of the Government of Pakistan web site brings to you the very best that Pakistan and its people have to offer
in terms of raw materials, finished goods, and services.
"Pakistan offers a very liberal policy towards foreign direct investment". Check out this link to find out more information.
This website provides some handy information on the trade, banking, taxation, wages,
government consumption, property rights, monetary policy, foreign investment, black market, and more!
Interested in investing in Papua New Guinea? Then check out this link! It will provide you with
everything you need to know about foreign investment, how to get started, foreign exchange policy, international trade, and more!
Do you want to arrange a business trip to Papua New Guinea? Then check out this link
to find out some handy information.
Want to explore investment opportunities in the Philippines? Open a manufacturing plant in Southeast Asia? Then check
out this link! This webpage offers you wealth of information on doing business in the Philippines.
This link offers all you need to know about foreign investment in the Philippines.
This link provides an overview to business in Samoa. It also includes information
on the tax incentives, banking, and legal services in Samoa.
This link provides a comprehensive guide to trade in Singapore. It includes information about
market access, exports, imports, trade regulations, tariffs, exchange control, double taxation agreements, investment guarantees, and more!
For more information on foreign investment, check out this link! It provides information about company & branch
formation, taxation on foreign investment, exchange control, shipping, loans and more!
Thinking about starting a business in Singapore? Then check out this link to find
out some handy information.
Find business contacts and opportunities in Singapore here!
"Srilanka, an island country with a population of 17.6 million, welcomes foreign investment".
For more information check out this link.
This link provides a Gateway to Trade with Taiwan.
Taiwan Trade Opportunity is a free service brought to you by Taiwan Products On-Line. It provides a bulletin board
accessible to traders all over the world to post supplies or demand notices, offers and inquiries.
"Thailand has succeeded in developing an open market economy based on a free enterprise
system". Click on this link to find out about the economic policy of Thailand.
Want to explore business opportunities in Thailand? This link provides you with valuable internet resources on business in Thailand.
This link provides handy information on foreign investments, tax rates, and more!
"Foreign investors can engage in a wide range of economic cooperations and business activities in Vietnam".
For more information, check out this link!
Thinking about starting a business in Vietnam? Then check out this link to find
out the application procedures for foreign investment, contracts for foreign investment, business laws, restricted industrial
sectors, banking, project financing, trade, and more!
please send them to Jim Maule (maule@law.villanova.edu)