During a four-day visit to China in late January 2026, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese leaders Xi Jinping and Li Qiang agreed on a series of initiatives aimed at deepening financial and commercial cooperation between the two countries. The visit included the inaugural meeting of the UK-China Financial Working Group, bringing together senior officials and regulators from both governments alongside representatives from over 50 UK companies, including 11 financial and

Spain’s King Felipe VI visited China from 11 to 13 November 2025, marking the 20th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. The visit led to 10 cooperation agreements covering trade, economic collaboration, language exchanges, and aquatic products, reflecting both countries’ commitment to deepening bilateral economic engagement. Agreements aim to support Spanish exports, especially high-quality food products, and to broaden access to the

According to data released by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), Singapore’s economy grew by 5 per cent in 2025, higher than the increase estimate of 4.8 per cent. In the fourth quarter of 2025, GDP expanded by 6.9 per cent year on year, while on a quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted basis, growth reached 2.1 per cent, compared with 2.6 per cent in the third quarter. Economic performance was mainly supported by strong growth in the manufacturing industry, alongside

Hong Kong operates a territorial tax system and does not impose withholding tax on dividends. Consequently, the effective taxation of dividend flows depends on the tax legislation of the recipient jurisdiction and on the correct application of Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs). Hong Kong Double Taxation Agreements Hong Kong maintains an extensive network of Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) covering dividends, interest, royalties, and technical service fees across a wide rang

According to data from Vietnam’s National Statistics Office, Vietnam’s international trade during 2025 reached USD 930 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 18.2 per cent. Exports rose by 17 per cent to USD 475 billion, while imports grew by 19.4 per cent to USD 455 billion over the same period. In December alone exports increased by 12.6 per cent year-on-year to USD 44 billion, while imports rose 27.7 per cent year-on-year to USD 38 billion. The United States remained

According to data from Statistics Indonesia, the country’s economy grew by 5.1 per cent in 2025. Southeast Asia's largest economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025, while on a quarterly basis, GDP increased by 1.43 per cent, supported by strong domestic demand and exports. Household consumption, which accounts for more than half of GDP, grew by 5.1 per cent from October to December, supported by spending on transportation, food, restaurants, and hotels. O