India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry just extended the Relief scheme for export aid. Here's what it means for global trade supply chain leads and regulatory compliance managers across Asia.

1️⃣ Ministry of Commerce and Industry — Government extends Relief scheme operational run for export support
India extended the operational run for its Relief scheme to aid export firms facing West Asia transport hits.
The step impacts global trade groups, freight agents, and sea shipping leads on key Middle East routes.
Exporters must update transit plans and align regulatory filings with the new extended operational schedule.

2️⃣ Government of Hong Kong SAR — Proposed law edits to support green marine fuel bunkering
Hong Kong proposed legislative amendments to set clear rules for green maritime fuel bunkering work.
The policy update hits shipping lines, port managers, green fuel suppliers, and bunkering service firms.
Marine fuel vendors and shipping lines should review technical standards before official public talks begin.

3️⃣ Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority — Practice Guidance issued on AI in audit work
Singapore ACRA issued Audit Practice Guidance No. 1 of 2026 on responsible artificial intelligence use in audits.
The guidance impacts CPA firms, internal audit leads, corporate risk leads, and financial reporting teams.
Audit firms must build ACRA risk controls into internal quality management assurance systems.

4️⃣ Ministry of Science and ICT — AI semiconductor indicator K-Perf deployed for public sector use
South Korea MSIT authorized the K-Perf benchmark index to verify domestic AI chip performance for public use.
The rule hits chip makers, cloud providers, and IT vendors bidding on public sector contracts.
Tech vendors must run K-Perf verification tests before submitting formal government procurement bids.

5️⃣ Immigration Department of Malaysia — Exemption Order published modifying workforce visa rules
Malaysia issued Immigration Exemption Order No. 14 of 2026 under Act 155 to update work visa rules.
The order impacts corporate employers, foreign talent leads, mobility managers, and expat staff members.
HR teams must verify eligible worker categories against updated statutory exemption schedules immediately.

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— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Asia-Pacific Radar · Friday 02 Oct 2026
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