TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

GST on Contract Employee Remuneration: Applicability, Rates, ITC, and Compliance

Understand how India's GST is applicable to contract employees. Learn the difference between salaries, contract staffing, and manpower supply services, applicable tax rates, ITC eligibility, and key compliance considerations for businesses and investors.

Invest in South India: Opportunities for Global Firms

Discover South India’s booming economy, infrastructure, and retail potential, with key insights for foreign investors seeking expansion in India’s fastest-growing region.

India-UK Social Security Agreement: A Breakthrough for Indian Professionals and Employers

The India–UK Double Contribution Convention (DCC) under the broader trade agreement eliminates dual social security payments for short-term Indian professionals in the UK, easing employer costs and improving payroll efficiency.

CBIC Automates IFSC Code Registration to Boost India's Trade Facilitation

India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has introduced an automated Indian Financial System Codes (IFSC) registration system. The upgrade aims to simplify customs procedures, speed up incentive disbursals, & enhance export efficiency.

Transshipment and Due Diligence in India’s Trade Compliance Landscape

India is tightening oversight on transshipment misuse and origin fraud under free trade agreements. Learn about the latest CAROTAR updates, key judicial rulings, and enhanced due diligence measures impacting exporters and importers.

India's Textile PLI Scheme: Extended Window Offers Fresh Entry Opportunity

India has extended the application window for the Textile PLI Scheme until December 31, 2025; its third extension since reopening in August. Textile firms can now leverage this extended timeline to scale production and enhance export competitiveness through incentive benefits.

COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS RESOURCES:

Timor-Leste at the Crossroads: An Investor’s Playbook for ASEAN Integration

This issue of Timor-Leste at the Crossroads provides a strategic outlook on how Timor-Leste’s economic shift can translate into durable opportunities. It highlights where reforms, demographics, and regional integration are converging, and what conditions matter most for sustainable returns.

Vietnam’s Evolving Tax Regime: Compliance with New CIT, VAT, and Invoicing Rules

This magazine provides practical guidance for CFOs, tax leaders, and foreign investors navigating these reforms.

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR ASIA:

Decoding India’s Goods and Services Tax 2.0: What it Means for Your Business

Webinar | Friday, October 17, 2025 | 2:30 PM India / 4:00 PM Vietnam / 5:00 PM China

Vietnam Industrial Zone Benchmarking 2025: Choosing the Right Location for FDI Success

Webinar | Wednesday, 22 October, 2025 | 3:00 PM Vietnam / 4:00 PM Singapore / 9:00 AM CET

Indonesia Reopens Its FDI Gates: Major Regulatory Reforms and the New EU Trade Deal

Webinar | Thursday, 23 October, 2025 | 3:00 PM Jakarta / 4:00 PM Singapore / 10:00 AM CET