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Why India stayed resilient through the Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz closure, ensuring energy security for its citizens. Despite a significant drop in West As...
From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...
Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EUA decade after Britain's vote to leave the European Union, business leaders like Simon Boyd and Mike Hawes express frustration. Promises of...
Iran-Israel conflict puts UAE, Saudi Arabia's foreign workers under strainA protracted conflict in the Gulf is jeopardizing billions in remittances, vital for families across Asia and Africa. Migrant workers, like...
South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
Why Asia's oil lifeline can't survive on US crude aloneAsian nations are receiving more crude oil from the United States. However, these increased shipments cannot fully replace oil lost due to ...
Jingle bell blues: Christmas orders from US, Europe drop 10-15% as West Asia crisis bitesChristmas goods orders from key markets like the US and Europe have seen a 10-15% dip this year. Global economic uncertainties, rising raw ...
China kept building its crude stockpile in April despite Iran crisisChina is accumulating crude oil reserves even as imports decrease. This contrasts with global trends of depleting oil stocks. The nation's ...
If India wants faster growth, it must first solve its female labour force participation problemIndia's female workforce participation lags behind peer nations. Boosting this rate could significantly increase GDP. Experts suggest focus...
Jute industry seeks new Bengal govt's intervention to tide over raw material crisisWest Bengal’s jute industry is staring at a major crisis as raw jute shortages and soaring prices disrupt operations across mills in the Ho...
Chinese medicines bring relief to India’s cancer patientsIndia’s cancer treatment landscape is seeing a shift as lower-cost immunotherapy drugs developed in China and marketed through Indian partn...
Global Markets | Resilience Tested: Asian economies balance buffers against rising oil shockAsian economies are scrambling to manage an energy shock caused by the Iran war, with soaring oil prices and supply disruptions hitting the...
Decoding govt’s wheat strategy: Can higher procurement push and export quota hike lift the sector?Experts say wheat procurement may be constrained by limited storage, while exports remain largely uncompetitive globally.
India in talks with Nepal for ethanol exports, exploring shipments to SAARC nationsIndia is discussing ethanol exports with Nepal and other SAARC countries. This initiative aims to support farmers and strengthen the rural ...
Sri Lanka among worst impacted countries in Asia-Pacific due to West Asia conflict: UN reportIn light of the West Asia crisis, a recent UN report underscores the profound economic challenges facing Sri Lanka. The country is grapplin...
AgriTech could add $90 billion to Southeast Asia’s GDP by 2033: ReportWhile investments have seen a recent decline due to structural challenges, opportunities abound in digital value chains, AgriFinTech, deep ...
Rising temperatures cost Bangladesh $1.8 billion last year, says World BankBangladesh faces economic challenges due to rising temperatures. A World Bank report indicates significant losses in 2024. Heat-related ill...
Modi-Hasina flag off High Speed Diesel consignment to Parbatipur in BangladeshDuring PM Narendra Modi trip to Bangladesh in June 2015, both India and Bangladesh had signed Sale-Purchase Agreement between NRL and BPC f...
Bangladesh incurred $2 billion loss due to BNP protestsHe added that the three months were dry season, and the loss incurred was huge as it was the peak time for production, the Dailystar online...