Global vision, private chat with Carlo D'Andrea

Discussions in regards to international business with a focus on developing countries such as China, Vietnam, India among others of interest. We will also invite top CEO's of renowned companies to share their experiences both in work and life from around the world.

Cyberbullying in the Digital Age 01/17/2025

Cyberbullying in the Digital Age In this episode, we delve into the growing issue of cyberbullying in the digital age. We discuss its impact on individuals, the challenges of enforcing laws, and explore tragic cases that highlight the urgent need for change. With insights on how individuals and law firms can take action, this episode provides practical advice for combating online harassment and fostering a safer digital world. Tune in for an important conversation about protecting ourselves and others from the dangers of cyberbullying. /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/34891740

Celebrating Innovation: The 9th Italian Design Icons Shanghai 2024 12/14/2024

Celebrating Innovation: The 9th Italian Design Icons Shanghai 2024 In this podcast episode, we dive into the highlights of the 9th Italian Design Icons (IDI) exhibition, which turned Shanghai's Jing'an 800 Show into a vibrant hub of creativity from November 22 to 24, 2024. This year’s theme, "Manufacturing Value - Inclusiveness, Innovation, and Sustainability," celebrated the brilliance of Italian design, blending technology, craftsmanship, and humanity. Join us as we take a closer look at the event, its record-breaking attendance, groundbreaking innovations, and the remarkable stories behind the brands and individuals shaping a sustainable future. Let’s explore it together today! /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/34462025

Data Cross-border Transfer: New Trend in China 11/15/2024

Data Cross-border Transfer: New Trend in China In this episode, we discuss a landmark case that has become a benchmark in China for reviewing the legality of cross-border processing of personal information. The case provides valuable insights into how data processors should approach compliance when transferring personal information across borders. We explore best practices for collecting data within the necessary scope, ensuring proper notification and consent procedures, and conducting compliance reviews before initiating cross-border data transfers. This case offers essential judicial guidance for organizations to navigate the complex legal landscape of personal information protection. /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/33939457

Startups Business in Italy 10/11/2024

Startups Business in Italy Investing in startups and small and medium-sized businesses can offer significant opportunities, but it also carries legal risks that require attention and preparation. Understanding the associated benefits and risks and taking appropriate steps to manage them can help maximize the chances of investment success and protect investors’ interests. Let's discuss it in more details today! /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/33417302

The New Company Law in China: 10 Things to Know About it 07/08/2024

The New Company Law in China: 10 Things to Know About it Following approval by the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress on December 29, 2023, the revised Company Law of the People’s Republic of China (the “New Company Law”) is will take effect on July 1, 2024. This revision marks the most comprehensive and substantial amendment to the Chinese Company Law since its enactment in 1993, nearly 30 years ago. The New Company Law will significantly impact the operations of foreign-invested companies in China. Drawing on our experience serving foreign-invested companies, this article aims to provide an overview of the major issues in the New Company Law for the reference of such companies. Let's discuss it in more details today! /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/32042567

European AI Act: New Frontiers For Foreign Investors 02/02/2024

European AI Act: New Frontiers For Foreign Investors The AI Act transposes European values to a new era. By focusing regulation on identifiable risks, today's agreement will foster responsible innovation in Europe. "Our AI Act will make a substantial contribution to the development of global rules and principles for human-centric Artificial Intelligence”, this is how Ursula Von Der Leyen - President of the European Commission - commented on the agreement reached by the European Institutions on the AI Act on December 9th, 2023, after a negotiation that lasted nearly 36 hours. Let's discuss it in more details today /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/29689728

Global Luxury Fashion Brands in China 01/12/2024

Global Luxury Fashion Brands in China The fashion and luxury market in China remains one of the largest and most dynamic in the world. The Chinese fashion market presents both challenges and opportunities for multinational brands looking to establish a presence in China. To achieve long-term growth and success in China, multinational brands must adapt to the complex regulatory environment, understand Chinese culture and consumer preferences, and adopt the right tools and strategies. Let's discuss it today! /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/29438533

Cross-border E-commerce in China 12/01/2023

Cross-border E-commerce in China Cross-border e-commerce (“CBEC”) is an umbrella term for cross-border e-commerce retail imports and exports. Cross-border e-commerce retail import refers to the process whereby consumers in China purchase goods from abroad through a cross-border e-commerce third-party platform operator and transport them into the country using either online bonded import (Customs Supervision Mode Code 1210), online bonded import A (Customs Supervision Mode Code 1239) or direct purchase import (Customs Supervision Mode Code 9610). In recent years, China's cross-border e-commerce retail import and export has grown rapidly, due to the expansion of the 2020 cross-border e-commerce retail import pilot program to 86 cities and the Hainan Island. The program has not expanded to all Pilot Free Trade Zones (FTZs), cross-border e-commerce pilot zones, comprehensive bonded zones, import trade promotion innovation demonstration zones, and bonded logistics centers in the city and region. Today will focus on the legal and fiscal matters involved in cross-border e-commerce retail imports under the model of online bonded import. Website: Twitter: Amazon: /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/28856443

The Opportunity of Italian Investor Visa 11/10/2023

The Opportunity of Italian Investor Visa In the recent years Italy has increasingly attracted the interest of investors who are willing to actively enter the market through the set up of company in Italy or the acquisition of existing entities in various sectors in which Italy has its forte such as fashion, mechanical or automotive sectors, to name a few. Since many years Italy has desired to facilitate and attract foreign investment by guaranteeing the issuance of a special visa. For the first time in the year 2017, Italy launched its program to introduce the so called Visa for Investors, also called as “Golden Visa”, which is a five-year title reserved to those make strategic investments in Italy. Let's discuss it today Website: Twitter: Amazon: /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/28576958

Embracing the Apostille Convention in China 10/20/2023

Embracing the Apostille Convention in China China has officially acceded to the Apostille Convention. This will save time and costs for companies and individuals, as foreign documents for use in China will no longer need to undergo multiple rounds of authentication by different authorities. Let's discuss it today. Website: Twitter: Amazon: /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/28372154

24 New Measures to Attract Foreign Investments in China 09/15/2023

24 New Measures to Attract Foreign Investments in China In order to further optimize the Chinese foreign investment environment and attract more foreign investment, China's State Council has issued “The Opinions of the State Council on Further Optimizing the Foreign Investment Environment and Intensifying Efforts to Attract Foreign Investment” (the “Opinions”). These 24 guidelines provide clear directives and policies to local governments to increase the protection of the rights and interests of foreign investors. Let's discuss it today! Website: Twitter: Amazon: /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/28038633

Regulation of AI in China 08/25/2023

Regulation of AI in China On July 13th , 2023, the National Internet Information Office and other departments jointly issued the Interim Measures for the Administration of Generative Artificial Intelligence Services ("Measures"), implemented from August 15th, 2023 onwards and putting forward detailed compliancy requirements in terms of content, data and algorithms. It is notably the first regulatory document for artificial intelligence generated content (“AIGC”) in China. Let’s take a closer look at this new regulation today. Website: Twitter: Amazon: /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/27837453

Innovation in China: A Vibrant Ecosystem for EU Cooperation 06/09/2023

Innovation in China: A Vibrant Ecosystem for EU Cooperation European companies have long since recognised that China’s R&D ecosystem is increasingly vibrant and has many advantages over the rest of the world. Among the advantages most commonly cited are the number and variety of collaboration partners, as well as inventive scientists and researchers. Wide praise from European investors also extol the size of the market and the fast pace of commercial application of R&D results. As the nature of China-based R&D activities matures, so too have the attitudes of European companies, which had previously viewed innovation in China as almost exclusively for localization of products developed in their home markets. Let’s take a closer look at how innovative companies in China operate on the ground and how European companies are faring in this highly competitive market. Website: Twitter: Amazon: /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/27091431

CBAM: Effect on Trade & China-EU Relations 06/02/2023

CBAM: Effect on Trade & China-EU Relations On April 18th, 2023, the European Parliament approved the legislation for the implementation of a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as part of the European Union’s (EU) “Fit for 55 in 2030 package”, which is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55 percent before 2030. From this mammoth legislative change, we have the EU & China at an interesting crossroads in the global race for carbon neutrality, but where do China and EU interests intersect on climate action and how will EU/Chinese businesses involved be affected? Lets dive into the matter further in this latest episode. Website: Twitter: Amazon: /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/27023964

G20 Summit, Overview 12/02/2022

G20 Summit, Overview The G20 summit held in Bali, Indonesia between November 15th- 16th was significant in it’s indications on how the most powerful nations of the world aim to tackle the most pressing issues of are time, from geo-political concerns, climate change, digitalization as well as diplomacy amongst the attendants. For China, the trip to Indonesia was one of President Xi’s first appearances at a major global gathering outside China in recent years, a milestone that was not lost on occasion as the Chinese side aimed to reintegrate and coordinate with leaders from around the world on a variety of aspects. We’ll examine Post-G20 what are the new indicators in terms of China-US relations, as well as what this summit means for the E.U. moving forward. Here we go! Website: Twitter: Amazon: /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/25197645

Automotive Development In Italy: New Investments From China 11/18/2022

Automotive Development In Italy: New Investments From China Italy, and Europe more generally, is a global benchmark for the automotive industry as home to several of the world’s largest and most iconic car companies. In this period of economic recovery, following re-openings and the easing of restrictive measures, both the Italian government and foreign companies have decided to focus on this important sector for the national industry. Let's discuss it more in depth today. Website: https://www.carlodandrea.it Twitter: https://twitter.com/DAndreaCarloD /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/24925920

Investments in Southwest China: What's New? 11/11/2022

Investments in Southwest China: What's New? The eastern and southern regions of China have long been the traditional powerhouses for foreign investors, leading to a large disparity with more inland regions in terms of market development. China has sought to rectify this imbalance through initiatives such as the Western Region Land-Sea Corridor, Belt and Road projects and the Western Region Development Strategy. From January to August 2022, the western region reported a 43 per cent surge in foreign investment. Despite this, such levels need to be placed in context: the low base of foreign investment in the region the previous year is a factor in this disproportionately high level of growth. Let's discuss what can be done tackle them to alleviate the concerns of European investors. Website: https://www.carlodandrea.it Twitter: https://twitter.com/DAndreaCarloD Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09TQTQFRC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i11 /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/24925026

Changes of Foreign Investment in China 10/28/2022

Changes of Foreign Investment in China The Foreign Investment Law (“FDI law”) has been effective since 2020 which has replaced the previous 3 foreign investment related laws and become the new milestone for foreign investment management trends in China. Foreign-invested companies in China have been experiencing a transitional period and may have adopted certain changes to follow the new rules. The Chinese government has also delivered its concerns to foreign investors and issues various policies accordingly. This episode aims to brief the significant impacts, from both legal and financial perspectives, on foreign-invested companies resulting from the FDI law as well as the investment circumstances. Website: https://www.carlodandrea.it Twitter: https://twitter.com/DAndreaCarloD Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B091SJLM2N/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2 /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/24803661

Real Estate Vietnam 2022 10/21/2022

Real Estate Vietnam 2022 After more than 8 years of implementation of the Vietnam Land Law 2013 (45/2013/QH13), important results have been achieved on land management, with a comprehensive, stable, and practical legal corridor for the exploitation and use of land which laid the foundation of the Vietnamese real estate market and making positive contributions for socio-economic development of this emerging country. Let's discuss it more in depth today. Website: https://www.carlodandrea.it Twitter: https://twitter.com/DAndreaCarloD Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097MW89R8?ref_=dbs_p_mng_rwt_ser_shvlr&storeType=ebooks /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/24756237

Can Your Company Open a Non-Resident Corporate Bank Account (NRA) in China? 09/16/2022

Can Your Company Open a Non-Resident Corporate Bank Account (NRA) in China? It should come as no surprise for international businesses that receiving payments from their Chinese counterparties can be a long and cumbersome process. This is especially relevant for overseas companies that do not have a permanent establishment in China in the form of a foreign direct investment, such as a limited liability company or a joint venture. Therefore, for the convenience of both Chinese consumers and overseas sellers, certain banks in China offer a special type of bank account which is available to be opened exclusively by non-resident legal entities. This type of bank account is known as a non-resident bank account or NRA, and it can be opened in one of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) banks. Lets discuss it more in depth today! Website: https://www.carlodandrea.it Twitter: https://twitter.com/DAndreaCarloD Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/COMMERCE-CHINA-Doing-business-China-ebook/dp/B09N3DZWGB/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2JIWP6K94MO8B&keywords=e-commerce+in+China&qid=1644894411&sprefix=e-commerce+in+china%2Caps%2C318&sr=8-2 /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/24394110

A New Anti-Trust Era in China 09/09/2022

A New Anti-Trust Era in China On 24th June 2022, China’s amended Anti-monopoly Law (AML) was adopted (after more than two years in the making), and took effect on 1st August 2022. This is a notable landmark for the legal sector, as it is the first amendment to the AML since the original law was introduced 14 years ago as China’s first comprehensive competition law. Let's examine today how the amended law expands the legal framework for authorities to pursue anti-competitive behaviour by companies and administrative agencies, while also internationalising and modernising the approach to anti-trust law in China. Website: https://www.carlodandrea.it Twitter: https://twitter.com/DAndreaCarloD Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/COMMERCE-CHINA-Doing-business-China-ebook/dp/B09N3DZWGB/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2JIWP6K94MO8B&keywords=e-commerce+in+China&qid=1644894411&sprefix=e-commerce+in+china%2Caps%2C318&sr=8-2 /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/24318411

EU Directive On Sustainable Governance – Responsible Corporate Behaviour Globally 06/07/2022

EU Directive On Sustainable Governance – Responsible Corporate Behaviour Globally The European Commission have recently published the proposal for a Directive on Sustainable Corporate Governance, which aims to ensure that the activities of European companies regarding human rights and the environment will be under closer compliancy requirements while also allowing consumers and investors an increased level of transparency. While such action has previously been taken by several individual EU member states, the European Commission is now looking towards a more measured and large-scale approach with this Directive. Let’s discuss it today. Website: https://www.carlodandrea.it Twitter: https://twitter.com/DAndreaCarloD Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/COMMERCE-CHINA-Doing-business-China-ebook/dp/B09N3DZWGB/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2JIWP6K94MO8B&keywords=e-commerce+in+China&qid=1644894411&sprefix=e-commerce+in+china%2Caps%2C318&sr=8-2 /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/23335565

EU Chips Act 03/29/2022

EU Chips Act The European Commission, the executive arm of the EU, announced a new European Chips Act (The Act) on February 8th, 2022, that will enable 15 billion euros in additional public and private investments until 2030. This is on top of 30 billion euros of public investments that had previously been planned from various sources. Let's discuss it today. Website: Twitter: Amazon: /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/22590185

E-сommerce Guide in China 02/15/2022

E-сommerce Guide in China The People’s Republic of China is the world’s largest e-commerce market, with over 800 million Chinese netizens on a daily basis and e-commerce transactions reaching 11.76 trillion RMB (equivalent to 1.6 trillion euro) in 2020. These are just a few of the reasons that have driven us to write this new practical guide. In this episode, we will outline the main content of the book and explain why it is so important for you to read it! Website: Twitter: Amazon: /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/22134650

Private Equity in China 12/21/2021

Private Equity in China Geo-political tensions, strong policy moves and a global pandemic have given rise to shifts in the private equity (PE) market in China for foreign investors, with industry sources reporting a steady decline in new international investors or even divestiture of China holdings. However, there may be light at the end of the tunnel. Let’s discuss it today. /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/21541433

The New Personal Information Protection Law in China 11/30/2021

The New Personal Information Protection Law in China The new Personal Information Protection Law has already entered into effect from Nov 1st 2021. With personal information data increasingly a hot button topic globally amid cybersecurity investigations into popular apps’ illegal collection and use of users’ personal information, all eyes are fixed on this new Law which will govern the personal data of China’s 989 million internet users. Let's discuss it today. /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/21320348

Meituan and The Dominant Market Position 11/23/2021

Meituan and The Dominant Market Position On October 8th, 2021, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), China’s top market regulator, imposed a fine of RMB 3.442 billion (USD 534 million) on food delivery giant Meituan for its monopolistic behavior. According to the statement of SAMR, the fine is equal to about 3 percent of Meituan’s total domestic sales revenue of 114.7 billion yuan in 2020, lets discuss it today! /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/21242684

Tencent's Market Dominance: Blocked Merger of Online Gaming Giants 08/06/2021

Tencent's Market Dominance: Blocked Merger of Online Gaming Giants Last year, Tencent announced plans to merge Huya and Douyu, however, on July 10th, 2021, The State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) stated that it would block the merger on antitrust grounds. This is a substantial development, as it is the first time the Chinese government has blocked a merger in the tech sector for antitrust reasons, lets discuss it today! /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/20053241

How Is Your Sensitive Personal Data Protected? We Will Let You Know 07/29/2021

How Is Your Sensitive Personal Data Protected? We Will Let You Know With the second version of the draft Personal Information Protection Law period for public consultation now closed, and with personal information data increasingly a hot button topic globally amid cybersecurity investigations into popular apps’ illegal collection and use of users' personal information, all eyes are fixed on the upcoming third (and final) draft, which will govern the personal data of China’s 989 million internet users. Let's discuss it today! /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/19966757

Data Protection Laws in China - An Overview 07/20/2021

Data Protection Laws in China - An Overview Globally, there has been a push toward more robust rules to protect consumer data and privacy, as well as to safeguard important information from corruption, compromise or loss, and China is no exception. Indeed, China’s regulatory framework on data protection is in the process of an update and there has been significant progress in the field of data protection legislation in recent years. Let's discuss it today! /episode/index/show/carlodandrea/id/19853474

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