RBI tells parliamentary panel that virtual digital assets like cryptocurrency a threat to economyThe Reserve Bank of India has informed a parliamentary panel that virtual digital assets like cryptocurrency pose a threat to India's devel...
Dutch launch humanoid robot centre to 'kickstart' race with ChinaA new Humanoid Application Center in the Netherlands aims to bridge Europe's robotics gap with the US and China. CEO Evert Jaap Lugt envisi...
Europe growth hit more by China exports than bigger trade gap, Goldman saysGoldman Sachs highlights that China's growing market share, not just the trade deficit, is the primary concern for EU growth. Chinese manuf...
A new, inexpensive Chinese AI model is catching up with Anthropic, OpenAI on their home turfWestern startups are increasingly turning their attention to affordable and powerful AI models from China, particularly Z. ai's GLM-5.2, wh...
EU issues new steel, e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with ChinaThe European Union has introduced new measures to protect its steel industry and curb e-commerce imports from China, aiming to address a si...
Iran's unsold oil piles up at sea as buyers stay waryIran is struggling to sell its growing oil stockpile at sea as a US deadline looms, potentially costing Tehran vital revenue and weakening ...
Mythos and the fight over America's most powerful AIAfter a US government greenlight, global access to Anthropic's powerful AI model Fable 5 -- along with restricted access to the even more p...
Japan’s rush to India: The big story behind the Modi-Takaichi summitJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's India visit comes as Japanese investments accelerate across banking, manufacturing, infrastructure...
World Bank to phase out China lending by 2031The World Bank is set to cease lending to China by 2031, a move reflecting Beijing's economic ascent. Loans will be capped at $2 billion un...
Household sector debt climbs to 45.5 pc of GDP in Sep 2025: RBI reportHousehold debt has climbed to 45.5% of India's GDP, driven by a surge in non-housing retail loans, now making up over half of total borrowi...
The $1 trillion AI 'arms race' is fueling a hidden supercycle and it's not just chipsDBS Bank says the global AI arms race is driving a multi-year capex supercycle extending beyond semiconductors into energy, networking, inf...
Global Market: PBOC keeps new overnight repo rate at 1.25%, pumps in 600 billion yuanChina's central bank significantly boosted liquidity, injecting 600 billion yuan via overnight reverse repos, doubling Monday's debut. This...
China, India see top firms lose market cap share in AI lagMajor stock markets in China, India, and Hong Kong are lagging in the global AI race, with top companies now holding a smaller market share...
Global Market: China's central bank expands liquidity toolkit with first-ever overnight reverse reposChina's central bank has introduced overnight reverse repo operations for the first time, injecting 300 billion yuan to manage liquidity. T...
Charting the global economy: US spending rises, weather loomsUS consumer spending remains robust despite rising prices, though new home sales dipped. President Trump is scrutinizing gasoline costs. Eu...
India swings to premium on price retreat; China demand mutedIndian gold markets are seeing a premium return after a price dip, with buyers cautiously re-entering despite affordability concerns. This ...
Bangladesh urges China to reduce trade gapBangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman urged China to reduce the trade gap and diversify exports during his Beijing visit. He sought su...