Global vision, private chat with Carlo D'Andrea

On December 19th, 2020, The National Development and Reform Commission of China ("NDRC") and the Ministry of Commerce ("MOFCOM") jointly issued the "Measures for the Security of Review of Foreign Investment" (Hereinafter referred to as " the Measures "), which will take effect from January 18th, 2021. The purpose of the Measures is to review foreign investments & their possible impact on the natio...

After lengthy consultations as well as many rumors and leaks, the European Commission recently released two new legislative initiatives: the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA). Both of these acts represent the first major overhaul of E.U. internet legislation in the 21st Century and as part of the new European Digital Strategy, the European Commission will upgrade the rul...

China is India's second biggest trade partner behind the United States (US), and as a result, India is heavily dependent on China in matters of trade, technology and investment. However, since the spread of COVID-19 in India, the economic and political relations between the two countries have gone through significant changes, with the introduction of several trade sanctions against China by India....

Pudong New Area in Shanghai celebrates its 30th anniversary since the start of its development and opening up. In 1990, the Chinese Government made a decision to transform a rural area of Pudong into a modern, world-class district by transforming it into a 'new development zone'. The zone was a pioneer of China's first opening-up policies and reforms. Lets discuss the next steps for the area today

Among our brands for Italian Design Icons 2020, we had Ansaldo Breda, Casappa, Comau, Ducati, FAAM, iGuzzini, Itema, Maserati, Pirelli, Poltrona Frau, Technogym, and UFI Filters. Along with them, a series of renowned companies, universities and media partners joined us for exclusive lectures, where top Italian designers, architects, professors and key opinion leaders had the opportunity to share t...

After 8 years and 21 rounds of negotiations, China and 14 other Asia-Pacific countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia,, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea) have signed what could potentially be the world's largest trade agreement, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on November 15th, 2020 via the V...

A full-scale reform plan has been unveiled in the city of Shenzhen, as the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) marks its 40th anniversary. On October 11th, 2020. The pilot reforms focus on areas such as the legal and business environment, further opening of the economy to foreign investors, technology, environmental protection, and urban space governance. Let's discuss it today

In recent years, China has aimed to overcome its reputation for being a hub for food safety violations, however, with the emergence of the e-commerce sector, compliance and enforcement will mean it may still continue to be an issue moving forward into the future. Additionally, China has recently been at the forefront of technological advances in food traceability as new opportunities for internati...

Consumer spending in China during the Golden Week holiday rose this year, indicating the path to steady economic growth and elevated consumer confidence. As reported by the Ministry of Commerce, retail and restaurant sales in China were 4.9% higher than last year's Golden Week, and total sales were recorded at 1.6 trillion yuan.   Let's discuss these details in depth.

An increasing number of luxury brands have chosen to sell their products through WeChat mini programs, which makes it easier and more controllable to provide online shopping services and to avoid the difficulties of finding and loading official websites. Since 2016, luxury brands have taken the lead in WeChat sales and have achieved interesting results. At the same time, under the mode of brands u...

In recent years, a handful of Chinese companies have emerged as global innovators and have joint forces in order to achieve a unified goal. Zhejiang province, where internet giant Alibaba is located, just pledged a $17 billion commitment to driving technology over the next five years. This group includes companies such as Alibaba, Haier, Baidu, and Tencent. These companies are challenging the R&D...

Dear friends, welcome to Season 2 of Global Vision with Carlo D'Andrea, this week we will be kicking things off with a discussion about the latest updates in regards to the EU-China trade relationship, especially in light of the EU-China Virtual Business Summit held on September 14th as well as a general overview of developments of the COVID-19 outbreak in China.

In July 2020, the European Chamber's Shanghai chapter surveyed its member companies to assess the difficulties they are facing in the current business environment. The survey focusses on challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, with a strong emphasis on HR issues and access to government support measures.

On July 21st , at the end of long negotiations between European heads of state, the European Council launched a historic aid package to deal with the economic shock caused by the Coronavirus emergency. Let's discuss about it today.

Today we will provide an overview of the established principles in relation to major commercial disputes in China, together with their practical consequences and suggestions for companies to avoid risks of harmful litigation and operational difficulties.

Today we will discuss the latest breaking news from EU, China and the South Asia Pacific area that's influencing our international business environment.

Last week, the EU Ambassador in Vietnam, Mr. Giorgio Aliberti, received the formal Notes on the ratification of the EVFTA and EVIPA by Vietnam. Let's learn more about them and the effect on EU investment in Vietnam.

In any commercial contract, it is essential to conclude a dispute settlement clause, which shall establish that disputes can be chosen to be conducted through litigation or arbitration. In this episode we will point out the main differences to help you to decide the most appropriate to your needs.

Amidst various government stategies implemented and the recent economic outlook from China's Two Sessions 2020, can we see effective signs of recovery for business operations in China?

Following the travel ban imposed on foreigners entering China, there have been recently introduced measures to improve the current situation, this week we will provide a practical guide for foreign employees & companies struggling with this issue.

As the first specific law that regulates E-commerce activities conducted within the territory of China, The E-commerce Law has gone through a five-year legislative agenda, eventually coming into force on January 1 st , 2019. Let's check what is new. 

Along with the development of e-commerce, more and more people are becoming more accustomed to signing an online contract with other parties. Due to the pandemic, companies now frequently carry out smart business practice through online meetings or e-documents. The electronic signature, as a necessary element of an online contract, plays an important role in protecting each party's rights and inte...

The United Arab Emirates ranks #16 in the World Banks Ease of Doing Business 2020 rankings and in conjunction with investor friendly legislation, a strong financial and banking system, well developed infrastructure and an abundance of human resources, making the United Arab Emirates one of the top destinations in the world for foreign investment. There are many advantages for foreign investors to...

Today we will take an in-depth look into various markets around the world in relation to their investment screening, inclusive of India, Italy and the EU.

Today we will help you to understand the rights and obligations of legal representatives in order to better assist you in appointing suitable legal representatives to foreign-invested enterprises in China.