SUBJECTS

Economy

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
"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!

Bangladesh - Economy in General
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.

Brunei - Economy in General
This link provides an overview of the economy of Brunei Darussalam.

Brunei - Economic Development
This link provides the recent development of the economy of Brunei Darussalam.

Cambodia - Economy in General
This link provides an overview of the Cambodian economy.

Cambodia - Domestic Economy
This link provides basic data on Cambodia's domestic economy.

Cambodia - Economic Development in Historical Perspective
This link provides a thesis entitled, "Cambodia's Economic Development in Historical Perspective." by Sophal Ear, Department of Economics, University of California.

China - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of China.

China - World Economy & 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.

Fiji - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of Fiji.

Hong Kong - Economy
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.

India - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of India.

Indonesia - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of Indonesia.

Laos - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of Laos.

Macau - Economy in General
This link provides an overview of the economy of Macau.

Macau - Economic Development
This link provides an overview of the historical development of the economy of Macau.

Malaysia - Economy
This link provides an overview of Malaysian economy.

Maldives - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of Maldives.

Marshall Islands - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Myanmar - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of Myanmar.

Nauru - Economy
This link provides an overview of Nauru's economy.

Pakistan - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of Pakistan.

Papua New Guinea - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of Papua New Guinea.

Philippines - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of the Philippines.

Samoa - Economy
This link provides an overview of the Samoan economy.

Singapore - Economy
This link provides an extensive overview of the economy of Singapore.

Srilanka - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of Srilanka.

Taiwan - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of Taiwan.

Taiwan - 1997 Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices
Check out this link for U.S. Department of State's Taiwan Country Report.

Thailand - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of Thailand.

Tonga - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of Tonga.

Vietnam - Economy
This link provides an overview of the economy of Vietnam.

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Banking

Asian Development Bank
"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.

Brunei - Banking in General
This link describes the banking system of Brunei. It also provides users with a list of banks operating in Brunei.

Brunei - Personal Banking
Click on this link if you are interested in banking with the Standard Chartered Bank of Brunei.

China - Banking Reform
This link provides an extensive overview of the banking reform in China.

China - History of the Central Bank
This link gives the user an overview of the history of the Central Bank of China.

Fiji - Banking and Typical Expenses
Handy information is available for banking and expenses in Fiji.

Hong Kong - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Learn about banking, the monetary system and more!

India - Money and Banking
This link provides a complete guide to banking in India.

Indonesia - Banking and Capital Markets
This link provides information about banking and capital markets of Indonesia.

Laos - Currency and Principal Banks
This link includes information about the currency of Laos. It also provides the user with a list of the principal banks of Laos.

Macau - Monetary and Foreign Exchange Authority
This link gives an outline of the legislation of the banking

Sector of Macau.

Maldives - Currency and Banks
Check out this link for some handy information on the currency and the banking and business hours of the Maldives.

Marshall Islands - The Bank of the Marshall Islands
This link provides you with all you need to know about the Bank of the Marshall Islands.

Nauru - Start Your Own Offshore Bank!
What about starting your own offshore bank in Nauru? Check out this link to find out some handy information.

Nauru - Purchasing a Bank
Click on this link if you are interested in purchasing a bank in Nauru.

Philippines - Central Bank
"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).

Singapore - The United Overseas Bank
"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.

Srilanka - Central Bank
Check out this link to find out about the daily exchange rates and the daily money market rates of the Central Bank of Srilanka.

Taiwan - Banking & Financial Links
This link presents valuable references for Taiwan's banking & financial institutions.

Thailand - The Bank of Thailand
This link offers all you need to know about the Bank of Thailand.

Vietnam - Banking System
This link provides an overview of the banking system of Vietnam. Note: this website requires free registration.

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Finance

Asia Pacific Finance Association
This link provides the background and history of the Asia Pacific Finance Association. Requires free registration.

Bangladesh - The Dhaka Stock Exchange
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.

China - The Chinese Finance Association (CFA)
"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.

China - Online Finance
This link provides an index to the China Online Finance.

Hong Kong - Financial and Monetary Affairs
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 - The

Securities and Futures Commission
Hong Kong's regulator for

Securities and futures markets can be accessed here.

Hong Kong - The Stock Exchange
Current stock exchange and market information is provided.

India - Financial Markets
Click on this link for a description of the stock markets, the debt market, and the foreign exchange market of India.

India - The National Budget
Need India's national budget? Then check out this link!

Indonesia - Finance and More!
This link offers information on Indonesia's business prospects, capital markets, money markets, and banking.

Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE)
This link offers a wealth of information on the KLSE and the Malaysian

Securities Industry.

Pakistan - The Karachi Stock Exchange
This is a direct link to the homepage of Karachi Stock Exchange, Pakistan.

Philippine - Stock Exchange
"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.

Singapore - Stock Exchange
"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.

Srilanka - The Colombo Stock Exchange
"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.

Thailand - Ministry of Finance
"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!

Thailand - The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)
"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.

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Taxation

Bangladesh - Facilities and Tax Incentives for Foreign Investors
This link gives a detailed overview of tax incentives for foreign investors investing in Bangladesh.

Cambodia - Taxes on International Trade
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.

China - Tax Laws
This link provides a complete guide to the tax laws of China.

China - Reform of the Taxation System
This link provides a comprehensive guide to the reform of China's taxation system.

Hong Kong - Taxation
This link offers a background to taxes in Hong Kong.

India - Guide to Taxation
This link gives the user a comprehensive guide to taxation in India.

Indonesia - Guide to Taxation
This link provides a complete guide to taxation in Indonesia.

Laos - Tax on Foreign Investment
This link gives the user an overall view of the tax rates on foreign investment. Note: this website requires free registration.

Malaysia - The 1998 Malaysian Pocket Tax Book
"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.

Myanmar - Tax Structure and Incentives
Check out this link to find out information on tax structure, tax rates and incentives.

Pakistan - The Central Board of Revenue
Find the latest online data from the Government of Pakistan on tax rates, custom’s tariff, and more!

Philippines - The Internal Revenue Code
This link provides what a taxpayer must know for the Philippines.

Philippines - Filing Income Tax Return
This link provides a comprehensive overview of the income related taxes in the Philippines.

Singapore - Guide to Taxation
This link gives the user a complete guide to taxation in Singapore.

Taiwan - 1997-98 White Paper
Want to know the current tax rates of Taiwan? Checkout this link for valuable information.

Thailand - Guide to Taxation
This link gives the user a complete guide to taxation in Thailand.

Thailand - Personal Income Tax
This link provides a comprehensive overview of the personal income taxes in Thailand.

Thailand - U.S./THAI Taxation Treaty
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!

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Investment

Asia Pacific Business Opportunities
Find business contacts and opportunities here!

Bangladesh - Business
This link provides a comprehensive guide to business in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh - Investment
Want to explore investment opportunities in Bangladesh? Then checkout this link!

Brunei - Business Guide
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!

Cambodia - Foreign Trade
This link gives the user an extensive overview on the external trade developments in Cambodia.

Cambodia - Laws on Investment
This link gives the user an overall view of the investment laws in Cambodia.

Cambodia - Bilateral Agreements for the Promotion and Protection of Investments
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.

Cambodia - The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC)
This link provides an extensive description of the functions of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).

China - Business Links
This link provides you with valuable internet resources on business in China.

China - Business Report
This online magazine provides updated information regarding trade relations between United States (US) and China (PRC) and more!

China - Business Information
This comprehensive reference to doing business in China presents you with statistics, government guidelines from both China and US.

China - Business Guide
This link offers helpful information for doing business in China.

China - Business Travel Handbook
Interested in making a business trip to China? Then check out this link to get some handy information.

China - Export Promotion Strategies
This link provides a comprehensive description of the export promotion strategies of China.

Hong Kong - Country Profiles
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.

Hong Kong - The Trade Development Council
This link provides trade and business information on Hong Kong.

Hong Kong - Economic and Trade Office (New York)
This link presents a guide to investment and business opportunities in Hong Kong.

India - Foreign Trade
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.

India - Foreign Portfolio Investment
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.

Indonesia - Business Laws
This link gives the user an overall picture of the business laws of Indonesia.

Indonesia - Business Center Online
This link provides you with current news and business contacts.

Laos - Trade Regulations
This link gives the user an overall picture of the trade regulations of Laos.

Laos - Foreign Trade
This link provides an overview of Laos foreign trade.

Laos - Laws on Foreign Investment
If you are looking for the text of the foreign investment laws in Laos, check out this link.

Laos - International Business Practices
Check out this link for more information about foreign investment and commercial policies.

Laos - How to Set Up a Business
Thinking about starting a business in Laos? Then check out this link for some handy information.

Malaysia - Your Manufacturing Base in Asia
"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.

Malaysia - Business Environment
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.

Marshall Islands - Foreign Trade Statistics
This link provides basic data on exports, imports, and more!

Marshall Islands - Commercial Fisheries
Check out this link if you are interested in the industrial fishery of the Marshall Islands.

Myanmar - Foreign Investment
This link provides the foreign investment policies and procedures of Myanmar.

Myanmar - Export/Import Rules & Regulations
Click on this link if you are looking for the export-import rules & regulations of Myanmar.

Nauru - Trade, Industry & Marketing information
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!

Nauru - Start Your Own Offshore Bank!
What about starting your own offshore bank in Nauru? Check out this link to find out some handy information.

Nauru - Purchasing a Bank
Click on this link if you are interested in purchasing a bank in Nauru.

Pakistan - Trade Index
Explore Pakistan's business world here!

Pakistan - The Export Promotion Bureau
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 - The Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act, 1976
"Pakistan offers a very liberal policy towards foreign direct investment". Check out this link to find out more information.

Pakistan - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
This website provides some handy information on the trade, banking, taxation, wages, government consumption, property rights, monetary policy, foreign investment, black market, and more!

Papua New Guinea - Business and Investment
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!

Papua New Guinea - Business Travel
Do you want to arrange a business trip to Papua New Guinea? Then check out this link to find out some handy information.

Philippine - A Starting Point for Investors
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.

Philippine - Foreign Investment
This link offers all you need to know about foreign investment in the Philippines.

Samoa - Business
This link provides an overview to business in Samoa. It also includes information on the tax incentives, banking, and legal services in Samoa.

Singapore - Foreign Trade
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!

Singapore - Establishing Business
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 - Foreign Investment
"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
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 - Promising Development of Investment Opportunities
"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.

Thailand - Business Links
Want to explore business opportunities in Thailand? This link provides you with valuable internet resources on business in Thailand.

Tonga - Business and Investment
This link provides handy information on foreign investments, tax rates, and more!