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The Council for the Development of Cambodia recently finalised a new draft law on special economic zones (SEZs), aiming to attract investment into the country by providing
incentives, enhancing transparency, and promoting fair competition. Read more.
Mongolia’s Tsagaannuur Free Zone, established as a permanent economic zone by a decree from the Mongolian government in 2022, is set to celebrate its official opening on June
5. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in promoting international trade and economic development in the region. Read more.
The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (Opaz), represented by the investment development sector, organised a workshop highlighting the existing investments
in different sectors and the competitive advantages of the special economic zones, free zones, and industrial cities that are affiliated with Opaz. The workshop attracted
a group of commercial affairs employees in the zones. Read more.
Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan announced that Saudi Arabia will provide a permanent value-added tax (VAT) exemption on transactions between entities within special
economic zones (SEZs) or between various special economic zones. There will also be a tax discount for a period of 20 years within SEZs. Read more.
Saudi Arabia has officially issued licenses to four new Special Economic Zones on Monday. The new economic zones are located in Riyadh, Jazan, Ras Al-Khair and King Abdullah
Economic City, north of Jeddah. Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih, chairman of Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA), handed the licenses in Saudi Special
Zones Investment Forum in Riyadh along with other ministers. Read more.
Svay Rieng provincial governor Men Vibol on May 27 extended an open invitation to potential investors from Quzhou city, Zhejiang province, China to participate in the growth
story of Tai Seng Bavet Special Economic Zone, located in the southeastern town of Bavet on the border with Vietnam’s Long An and Tay Ninh provinces. Read more.
As a leading hub of scientific and technological innovation, Beijing will continue to be an appealing destination for foreign investment, actively attracting sci-tech innovation
projects and talents and continuously striving to enhance its business environment. Read more.
A Free trade zone (FTZ) is a distinct economic zone in the country that confers special privileges in relation to trade and business policy for companies carrying on business
within that zone, especially in the area of taxes. Read more.
Ramy Jallad, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), revealed that RAKEZ is home to over 18,000 companies from 100 countries, representing a diverse range of more than
50 industries from SMEs to large manufacturers, and thriving in supportive and dynamic business environment. Read more.
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