News Across Asia

Vietnam Responds to Rising Oil Prices: Emergency Measures and New Initiatives

Vietnam is responding to a sudden surge in global oil prices triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

China's Updated Catalogue of Encouraged Service Imports (2026): Opportunities for Global Service Providers

Business Opportunities for Italian SMEs in India Under the India–EU Free Trade Agreement

Explore how Italian SMEs can benefit from the India–EU Free Trade Agreement through improved market access, tariff reductions, and supply chain opportunities in India.

Vietnam Eases Foreign Access to Equities: What the New Rules Mean for Global Investors

Vietnam’s new equity market reforms ease foreign investor access and support a potential FTSE emerging market upgrade in 2026.

India–EU FTA: Turning Market Access into an Operating Advantage for EU Businesses

The India–EU FTA opens major opportunities for EU exporters and investors through tariff cuts, services liberalization, and integrated supply chains across India.

UAE VAT Credits Expiring in 2026: What Finance Teams Need to Know

The 2026 UAE VAT amendments introduce a five-year limit on recovering excess input VAT, meaning businesses must review and claim historical VAT credits before they expire.

Understanding Rules of Origin in the India–EU FTA: What Exporters Must Know

Rules of Origin in the India–EU FTA will shape sourcing, manufacturing, and tariff eligibility for exporters. Understand compliance, cumulation rules, and supply chain implications.

India-EU FTA Product-Specific Rules of Origin: What Annex 3-A Means for Manufacturers and Supply Chains

Understand the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) product-specific Rules of Origin (RoO) to determine your product's eligibility for preferential tariffs and strategically restructure your supply chain for duty-free market access.

Philippines–UAE CEPA: Trade Expansion and Investment Implications

The Philippines–UAE CEPA can expand trade, infrastructure investment, and sector opportunities linking Southeast Asia with Gulf markets.

The Gulf Hub Model Under Stress: What the Iran War Means for Multinationals in the GCC

The Iran war is putting pressure on the GCC hub model by disrupting the infrastructure that supports regional connectivity.

India Eases Port Procedures as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Force Cargo to Turn Back

India has waived certain port procedures for returned export cargo amid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, while DP World offers alternative routing through UAE ports to maintain Gulf trade flows.

DGFT Extends Export Obligation Deadlines for EPCG and Advance Authorization Schemes

India’s DGFT has extended export obligation deadlines under the EPCG and Advance Authorization schemes until August 31, 2026, offering compliance relief for exporters.