<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[rsa-tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[rsa-tax]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:32:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.rsa-tax.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Indonesia Trade Trends June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to data released by Statistics Indonesia, Indonesia recorded a trade deficit of USD 0.5 billion in June 2026, following a trade surplus of USD 4.1 billion in the same month of the previous year. The result reflected stronger import growth, which increased by 34 per cent year-on-year, supported by higher energy prices and domestic demand, while exports rose by 9 per cent, recovering from the decline recorded in May 2026. Non-oil and gas exports increased by 9.5 per cent to USD 24...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/indonesia-trade-trends-june-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a72cdf26f3a9867f4d74cf2</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:47:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_79cfe649b4d44ff5aa85e681596df4c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_862,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam Trade Trends July 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to data released by Vietnam’s General Statistics Office, the country’s trade activity continued to expand in July 2026, supported by robust growth in both exports and imports, reflecting sustained industrial activity and the continued integration of Vietnam into global supply chains. Exports increased by 25 per cent year-on-year in July, reaching USD 53.1 billion. During the first seven months of 2026, export turnover rose by 21.7 per cent to USD 319.5 billion, confirming the strong...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/vietnam-trade-trends-july-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a705b563936cbe40ce77b19</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:13:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_d636d88c6954442f9a488945ea0d7d26~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_864,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Trade Surplus H1 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[China’s trade surplus widened sharply in June 2026, reaching USD 125.62 billion and setting a new record for the month. The increase reflected a strong rise in both exports and imports, with trade flows boosted by surging demand for AI-related hardware, higher chip prices, and resilient external demand. Exports climbed 27% year on year to a record USD 412.39 billion, while imports jumped 36% to an all-time high of USD 286.76 billion. The import figure was the fastest growth in five years, and...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/china-s-trade-surplus-h1-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62dab6532301fe59f6d393</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:24:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_421c6dc5d86c47e09520c7476b5aa113~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Imports Hit Record High in June 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[China’s June imports surged to a record high, rising 36.0% year on year to USD 286.76 billion, well above expectations and the fastest pace since June 2021. The increase was driven by stronger demand for chips, AI-related hardware, and a range of industrial and commodity inputs, while crude oil imports fell sharply amid geopolitical disruption and weaker refinery activity. The strongest support came from manufacturing-linked and technology-related trade, reflecting continued regional demand...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/china-imports-hit-record-high-in-june-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62d959b252e37e4d36f89d</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:20:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_785cc7e3be2944caaf25e9ddee1f723c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's Foreign Direct Investment Trends H1 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[China's foreign direct investment (FDI) continued to contract during the first half of 2026, reflecting the ongoing challenges facing the country's investment environment. According to official data, inbound FDI fell by 5.0% year-on-year between January and June 2026, an improvement from the 8.6% decline recorded during the first five months of the year. While the latest figures indicate that the pace of contraction is easing, they also mark the third consecutive year of cumulative declines...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/china-s-foreign-direct-investment-trends-h1-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a62d6cb532301fe59f6ca50</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:16:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_aea5714b07444a3f95044e4d80b79f5f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[World AI Cooperation Organization Launched in Shanghai]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 16, 2026, a landmark event unfolded in Shanghai with the signing of the agreement to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO). With 29 founding member countries, including China, Russia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan, the organization marks the world's first intergovernmental body dedicated to international cooperation on artificial intelligence . With its headquarters in Shanghai, WAICO aims to ensure that AI develops in a manner that is...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/world-ai-cooperation-organization-launched-in-shanghai</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5efbfa6adee9ecb1628e75</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:59:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_d70c0fbf9be346e19f1c8c7c632862d2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU and China Launch New Trade Dialogue in Brussels]]></title><description><![CDATA[European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič and Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao convened the first meeting of the EU-China Trade and Investment Consultations (TIC) in the Belgian capital on 29 June 2026, establishing a new framework for bilateral economic dialogue. Designed to strengthen ministerial-level engagement on trade and investment policies, the TIC aims to stabilise and rebalance the bilateral relationship between the two key trading partners. The...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/eu-and-china-launch-new-trade-dialogue-in-brussels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a461bfe1552bc17797ecdb0</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:08:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_756a69cf544e4969921389f165be4dbd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese Investment in Europe Shifts Toward Local Manufacturing]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to MERICS &#38; Rhodium Group tracking in 2025, Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe increasingly focuses on localized manufacturing and strategic industrial infrastructure. According to a joint study by the Mercator Institute for China Studies and the Rhodium Group, Chinese outbound FDI into Europe rose by 67 per cent to 18 billion USD in 2025, marking the highest level recorded in seven years. The investment strategy increasingly emphasizes greenfield projects, which...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/chinese-investment-in-europe-shifts-toward-local-manufacturing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2bcc52418318a8f7e10a9d</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:09:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_3139c1d762934d6bb0ef6d09b34e5daa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_536,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU-China Trade Relations 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to Eurostat data for the full year 2025, the expanding volume of bilateral trade between the European Union and China underscores the deep commercial ties between the two economies. However, overall engagement increasingly reflects an asymmetric trade flow driven by shifting domestic demand and industrial capacity. On an annualized basis for 2025, total trade activity features 607 billion USD in Chinese shipments to the EU (a 6.4 per cent increase) against 217 billion USD in...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/eu-china-trade-relations-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2bcafb418318a8f7e107a2</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:06:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_297f6a5e5e4a41c5b49ec89e0cafa3ad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Trade Trends May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the latest data on China’s external trade performance, the country recorded a trade surplus of USD 105 billion in May 2026, compared with USD 103 billion in the same month of 2025. The surplus also exceeded market expectations of USD 92 billion and represented the highest level recorded since January 2026. Chinese exports continued to expand strongly, increasing by 19.4 per cent year-on-year and reaching a record value of USD 377 billion in May 2026. This compares with growth of...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/china-pmi-may-2026-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a29307d2a057aa1c77ac604</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:39:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_4eb6dff12e784c428e6662c99cd4a6a7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore PMI May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the latest manufacturing data, Singapore’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased from 50.7 in April 2026 to 51.0 in May 2026. The index therefore remained above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction, reaching its highest level since December 2024 and marking the tenth consecutive month of expansion in the manufacturing sector. Manufacturing activity continued to be supported by positive developments across several key indicators....]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/singapore-pmi-may-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a292fafa83c9aa62bd2d2b4</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:35:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_5afa12bccdd949b2b449623e09109253~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_888,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnam Trade Trends May 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to data released by Vietnam’s General Statistics Office, the country’s trade activity continues to expand, with both exports and imports reaching record levels and reflecting the strong integration of the Vietnamese economy into global supply chains. Exports rose significantly, reaching a record value of USD 46.93 billion in May and continuing the positive trend observed throughout the year. Over the first five months, exports increased by 19.5 per cent year-on-year to USD 215.66...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/vietnam-trade-trends-may-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a22793c861147e3839487aa</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:23:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_298766fd7cee43568f0bc932e2bae448~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_972,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[China PMI May 2026 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), China’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) stands at the 50-point threshold, which separates expansion from contraction and highlights the sector’s ability to maintain stable growth conditions. Manufacturing activity with the production sub-index remaining in expansion territory. Market demand also remains close to the growth threshold, reflecting the sector’s evolving economic environment. Particularly...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/china-pmi-may-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2278973919feaaedf7f5fc</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:21:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_0b19428d059d4ad9a40792e45bf3cdf8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Introduces New Regulatory Framework for Outbound Investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Regulations of the State Council on Outbound Investment were adopted at the 83rd Executive Meeting of the State Council on 17 April 2026 and promulgated by Premier Li Qiang on 5 May 2026. The Regulations enter into force on 1 July 2026 and establish a comprehensive framework governing outbound investment activities conducted by Chinese enterprises, organizations and individuals. The Regulations aim to promote outbound investment, improve the administration of overseas investment...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/china-introduces-new-regulatory-framework-for-outbound-investment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a213bbb14173fc572222919</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:49:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_c06b5d0ad9b24b4a8000180e608d6754~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malaysia Trade Trends April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to data from Malaysia’s Department of Statistics, the country’s total international trade during April 2026 recorded a growth of 28.6 per cent, with exports rose by 36.9 per cent and imports expanded by 20 per cent year-on-year. Imports were supported by higher purchases of consumption goods, which grew by 5.6 per cent. Import growth was particularly strong from China with 36.8 per cent and Singapore with 45.7 per cent, while imports from the United States declined sharply by 48.1...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/malaysia-trade-trends-april-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a179c3af840e8662c44348b</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 01:47:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_c77667d0569b41479e4611511b2e1339~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_916,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Exporting Control Strategy Evolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[China has been expanding its export control framework to regulate the global availability of critical goods. On October 9, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced export control on lithium-ion battery technology, superhard materials, equipment and raw materials to produce and process rare earth and magnet-processing equipment. Restrictions on certain rare earth elements were additionally extended. The scheduled implementation of these measures was suspended until November 2026 under...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/china-s-exporting-control-strategy-evolution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d3297b2731dece74f1968</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:05:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_d3bb371a137740c0897c3cef5dc53635~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_858,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. China Summit in Beijing]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump visited Beijing between May 13 and May 15 for a bilateral summit focused on global trade dynamics, economic relations, and supply chain security. The meeting established a framework of competitive stabilization, aimed at managing systemic risks and preventing tariff escalation without altering global trade governance. Both Washington and Beijing acknowledge their roles in trade and technology, maintaining open communication alongside strategic competition. A central element of...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/u-s-china-summit-in-beijing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d2463fa78cf7057b49dff</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 03:05:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_dd5cc594d70247bb80737178395a26ea~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New VAT Law 2026: Implementation Regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new VAT Law of the People's Republic of China took effect on 1 January 2026, maintaining the existing tax framework without increasing the tax burden on businesses. To support its implementation, the State Council approved the draft Implementation Regulations on 19 December 2025, with Premier Li Qiang signing State Council Decree No. 826 on 25 December 2025 to formally promulgate the Regulations. The final text was published on 30 December 2025 and took effect concurrently with the VAT...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/new-vat-law-2026-implementation-regulations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0d22f3a23a0e487ae979f3</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:58:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_dd60bf565ff74858b0bc04928d018204~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_858,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore Trade Trends April 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based on figures released by Singapore’s Department of Statistics, year-on-year exports rose by 31.8 percent while imports expanded by 34.7 percent throughout April 2026. Overall merchandise trade recorded a 33.1 percent growth during this timeframe, coming after a 38.3 percent rise observed in March 2026. Electronics domestic exports rose by 66.7 per cent in April 2026, fuelled by a strong demand for AI. As the main contributors to this increase, Disk Media Products extended by 148.9 per...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/singapore-trade-trends-april-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0bfc19df43effc8ce66e77</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:01:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_fef47363d20a4dcb99e5dbece3b07ee6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand GDP Q1 2026 +2.8% ]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to preliminary estimates from the Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, Thailand’s economy registered a year-on-year growth of 2.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, an increase from the 2.5 per cent growth recorded in the previous quarter. On a seasonally-adjusted quarter-on-quarter basis, the economy expanded by 0.7 per cent, slowing from the 1.9 per cent rise in the fourth quarter of 2025. During the first quarter of 2026, the manufacturing sector expanded by 3.0 per cent...]]></description><link>https://www.rsa-tax.com/single-post/thailand-gdp-q1-2026-2-8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0adf1a8ba6aec9a80fa555</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:47:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e245_1d9810145e1f4373bc7e16adaf6d661b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_899,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>rsatax</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>