China adds two fentanyl precursor chemicals to export control listChina has announced new export permit requirements for two chemicals linked to illegal drug production. The chemicals are related to fentan...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
CCI approves L’Oreal India’s acquisition of personal care firm Onesto LabsThe Competition Commission of India has approved L’Oréal India’s acquisition of 100% of Onesto Labs, the parent company of digital-first pe...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
India's global apparel export share stuck at 3% despite China losing ground; FTAs, China+1 open opportunity: ReportIndia has failed to gain meaningful share in global apparel exports despite China’s declining dominance, holding at around 3% in 2025 while...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
- Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability
Trump and Xi are set to meet in Washington as the US-China relationship remains marked by intense competition over AI, trade and technology...
22 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
India's China supply chain blip could be a big twist in the plotIndia's electronics exports to China have seen a significant rise, driven by AI and data center demand. This growth suggests China may sour...
22 Sep, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Global Market: Diesel prices surge to record highs as wars squeeze global fuel suppliesGlobal diesel markets are facing mounting supply pressures as refinery outages, export curbs and shipping disruptions reduce availability a...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Key issues for this week's Trump-Xi summit in WashingtonPresident Trump welcomes Chinese leader Xi Jinping for crucial talks this week. They seek stability in a relationship strained by trade and...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty in 2017 with an estimated 50% stake; 4 years later, Forbes valued the cosmetics company at $2.8 billionRihanna’s Fenty Beauty journey therefore represents more than a remarkable celebrity wealth milestone. It is a case study in how ownership,...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Saving face, from the sun: China's facekini boom isn't just about fair skinAcross various regions in Asia, especially in China, a cultural affinity for lighter skin tones remains prevalent. Women are adopting facek...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Behind the Modi-Xi border thaw, India's dependence on Chinese imports, especially rare earths, keeps deepeningIndia faces a significant trade deficit with China, importing substantially more goods than it exports. Chinese firms offer superior price ...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Trump may hold off on new capacity tariffs as Xi meeting draws closer: ReportThe United States is expected to postpone announcing new tariffs targeting what it considers excess manufacturing capacity among trading pa...
18 Sep, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
China's car glut has long flooded the world. Now comes the cleanupChina's auto industry faces a major reset as production exceeds domestic demand significantly. Toyota's planned joint venture consolidation...
17 Sep, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Trump-Xi summit: Tariffs, trade imbalance and rare earths loom over US-China talksUS President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping next week at the White House. Tariffs, trade imbalances, and technology co...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Banned beauty products are still one click away in India and around the worldBanned skin-bleaching products containing mercury are still available for purchase online. These illegal items are found on Amazon, Temu, a...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
Beauty and personal care quick commerce startup Firi raises $3 million led by 360 One AssetThe company plans to use the funds to expand into makeup, fragrances and other beauty categories and add more dark stores as it plans to de...
16 Sep, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
A 75-year-old Chinese woman spends Rs 4.3 crore of her life savings on beauty treatments, including a Rs 5.7 lakh lip tattoo; forced to sell jewellery to pay rentAn elderly woman in China spent her entire life savings on beauty treatments. She paid approximately Rs 4.3 crore for various procedures at...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
From India to Vietnam: Why some firms are rethinking the China-plus-one strategyCompanies are bringing manufacturing back to China after facing difficulties abroad. Replicating China's factory ecosystem and skilled labo...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.01 PM IST