| | | Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates. |
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| TOP STORIES THIS WEEK: | | FAQs on the Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India: A Guide for Importers | | By understanding the role and procedures of the Special Valuation Branch (SVB) in India, businesses importing goods can effectively navigate the complexities of related party transactions and ensure compliance with Indian customs regulations. | | | | India-UAE 2024 BIT: Striking a Balance Between Investment and Autonomy | | India and the UAE have strengthened their partnership by establishing a new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) in 2024 during Prime Minister Modi’s February visit. This agreement, along with MoUs for digital infrastructure and payment interlinking, aims to enhance economic cooperation and boost bilateral investments by having key protections in place. | | | | Why BRICS Matters and India’s Strategic Role in the Multilateral Grouping | | As BRICS embraces new members, India supports expansion cautiously, favoring countries that align with its strategic and economic priorities, such as the UAE. India’s engagement in BRICS, as witnessed during the 2024 Kazan Summit in Russia, reflects its dual focus on expanding influence in both Western-led and Global South platforms. | | | | Navigating India-Türkiye Relations: Opportunities and Challenges | | By focusing on areas like trade, investments, and people-to-people exchanges, India and Türkiye have an opportunity to foster more stable and productive relations. | | | | End of India-China Border Standoff Signals Hope for Cross-Border Business Engagement | | A diplomatic thaw between India and China appears to have been reached at the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, after a reset was discussed following years of border tensions spilling over into the economic, commercial, and business spheres. Key sectors in India, including manufacturing and infrastructure, are now on wait-and-watch mode. |
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