On October 26, 2025, direct flights between India and China resumed after a five-year suspension, marking a major milestone toward restoring normal bilateral exchanges.
To avoid origin violations, foreign businesses sourcing from China can legally route goods through ASEAN by ensuring substantial transformation, accurate origin labeling, and thorough documentation.
From November 1, 2025, India will roll out a simplified GST registration system, offering automatic approval within three working days for most new applicants. The central government expects the initiative to cover around 96 percent of new registrants.
Italy’s brands will find new opportunity in India’s US$12 billion luxury market – where rising affluence, artisanship, and business reforms redefine growth.
In October 2025 the UAE has introduced trademark reforms with reduced fees, new services, and expedited procedures to enhance accessibility and strengthen IP protection.
Trump has threatened an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods in retaliation for the expansion of rare earth export controls. This timeline was created on January 21, 2025, and was last updated on October 11, 2025.