| | Weekly business and foreign investment news roundup in Asia by Asia Briefing and Dezan Shira & Associates. |
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| | | | On May 6, 2025, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK counterpart Keir Starmer formally announced the successful conclusion of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in their bilateral trade relationship after three years of negotiations. | | | | | India Briefing examines Trump’s second presidential term and its impact on India’s efforts to secure tariff relief and a trade deal with the US amid changing global trade dynamics. | | | | | Vizhinjam International Seaport, officially inaugurated on May 2, 2025, is India’s first deep-water transshipment hub. The seaport aims to strengthen India’s maritime trade with automation, a strategic location, and deepwater access—targeting transshipment growth by 2028. | | | | | We explore India’s booming pet care industry, projected to hit US$25.03 billion by 2032, and provide insights on key trends, top players, and emerging opportunities fueling growth across the sector. | | | | | The southern state of Tamil Nadu has launched India’s first state-level electronics components scheme, targeting INR 300 billion (US$4.14 billion) in investment and 60,000 jobs amid strong export growth valued at US$14.65 billion in FY 2024-25. |
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COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES: |  | | | | | The Doing Business in Hong Kong 2025-26 guide, compiled by professionals at Dezan Shira & Associates, is ideal for investors entering the Hong Kong market or for existing businesses looking to stay informed. | | | | | The latest edition of the India Briefing Magazine, titled “The Corporate Taxation and Compliance Regime in India,” presents a offers a structured overview of India’s corporate tax system, guiding businesses from basic regulations to advanced compliance and tax optimization strategies. | | |  |
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