| | Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates. |
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| | | | On March 25, 2025, India and Singapore signed a letter of intent on the Green Digital Shipping Corridor to strengthen trade efficiency, promote sustainability, and advance technological integration in the shipping sector. | | | | | India is negotiating relief from US tariffs on steel and aluminum as trade officials meet for key discussions from March 25-29 in New Delhi. As Trump’s tariffs take effect on April 2, 2025, India seeks exemptions to protect its metal exports. | | | | | India is enhancing its trade compliance framework with a recent amendment to the Customs Rules, 2020. This includes a critical change by replacing the term “Certificate of Origin” with the broader term “Proof of Origin” across various provisions. | | | | | India and Canada have experienced strained bilateral relations in recent years. However, their economic ties have remained constructive. With Mark Carney being appointed as the new Canadian Prime Minister, India may consider renewing its efforts to enhance diplomatic engagement with Canada. | | | | | India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes has invited stakeholders, including taxpayers, tax professionals, industry bodies, and business entities, to contribute their inputs for drafting the income tax rules and associated forms under the proposed Income Tax Bill, 2025. |
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