A more coordinated and strategic approach to AsiaAustralia trade and investment is becoming apparent. INTHEBLACKs China correspondent analyses the emerging patterns.
New tax law in the Peoples Republic of China is moving away from traditional models to one offering incentives for both foreign investors and domestic taxpayers, writes Joe Yu
Islamic finance: is it time for a new compliance system for Islamic finance? Professor Bala Shanmugam and Ananda Samudhram propose a method that could cover both profitability and Shariah law.
E-commerce: an entrepreneurial mindset, innovative thinking and a can-do attitude has led to the United Arab Emirates first electronic business-to-business marketplace
Reporting: There is A simplified approach to financial reporting that is easy to prepare, understand, and analyse, and can drive improvements, write Brian Maskell and Ross Maynard
XBRL: the USA is expected to regulate the use of XBRL electronic tagging, a method that makes static financial information interactive. Other countries are watching closely, writes Ramona Dzinkowski.
In the steel and glass towers of Singapore, one of the most business-friendly economies in the world and therefore attractive to ambitious expatriates from many countries, the willing foot soldiers of commerce work assiduously.
