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Global AI wave revs up Asian factories, offsetting war-induced painAsia's manufacturing sector experienced a significant boost in June, driven by robust demand for AI-related technology goods. This surge pr...
Dragon trails on AI bullet train as stocks shed most since 2001Chinese stocks are experiencing a significant downturn in 2026, with the MSCI China Index plummeting 15%, marking its worst performance glo...
Panasonic to localise its US data centre battery production, CEO saysAutomakers and battery companies, which now face a weak market for electric vehicles in the US, are scrambling to repurpose battery factor...
Samsung, SK Hynix mega South Korea chips gamble tests optimism of AI cycleSouth Korean tech giants Samsung and SK Hynix are investing billions in AI chip production, a move lauded by President Lee Jae Myung. While...
The overcapacity narrative of the US: Why it does not apply to IndiaThe ‘overcapacity’ argument posits that certain countries produce far beyond their domestic absorption capacity, dumping the surplus on wor...
Global Market: Financial firms shift Asia expansion focus to South Korea, take cautious stance on China and IndiaGlobal financial firms are increasingly prioritising South Korea for Asia-Pacific expansion while adopting a cautious approach towards Chin...
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya's 8090 raises $135 million led by Salesforce VenturesAnnounced by Palihapitiya on Monday, the round also drew participation from WNDR, Craft Ventures, The Production Board, and LAUNCH, along w...
Indo-Pacific, the new Gulf: Geopolitics joins petronomics to infuse the region with new energyThe Indo-Pacific region is becoming a central energy hub as the US shifts focus from West Asian oil due to ongoing regional tensions and fl...
India's industrial output quickens to 5.1% in May from 4.9% in April as manufacturing, electricity drive growthIndia's industrial production surged by 5.1% in May 2026, largely propelled by strong manufacturing activity despite a decrease in mining o...
Don't let AI chip off the old blockThe soaring demand for memory chips driven by artificial intelligence is leading to significant shortages that are affecting various indust...
Cracker of a battle: Vijay wants Sivakasi to take on China and become a global fireworks powerhouse. Here's what it'll takeTamil Nadu's government aims to transform Sivakasi, India's firecracker hub, into a global competitor against China. The focus is now on in...
School assembly news headlines for June 29: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the dayPrime Minister Modi's historic Seychelles address highlighted maritime bonds, while India and the island nation inked 19 cooperation outcom...
Volkswagen key shareholder pitches producing Chinese car models in GermanyGermany's Lower Saxony premier, a major Volkswagen shareholder, suggested producing China-developed models locally to secure jobs and boost...
China industrial profits stay resilient as economy leans on factories, exportsChina's industrial profits saw a double-digit rise in May, though at a slower pace, underscoring the economy's reliance on factories and ex...
China angered, Taiwan cheered by Western allies' alarm over Chinese Coast Guard activitiesInternational concern is mounting over China's assertive maritime actions near Taiwan. The US, Britain, France, and Germany have voiced ala...
India’s development ladder after AI: What comes next?India’s future prosperity may increasingly depend on empowering its smaller economic units to become more productive using AI.
Global Market: China's 'future industries' investment boom sparks valuation bubble concernsChina is witnessing a massive surge in venture capital, pouring billions into futuristic sectors like space, quantum computing, and AI. Thi...
Chinese EV makers are shut out of India - but their tech isn'tDespite India's restrictions on Chinese automakers, their electric vehicle technology is finding its way into the Indian market. Tata Motor...
Chinese EV makers are shut out of India - but their tech isn'tDespite India's restrictions on Chinese automakers, their electric vehicle technology is finding its way into the Indian market. Tata Motor...
India's June private sector growth slips to three-month low as demand, confidence cool, PMI showsIndia's private sector growth slowed in June, hitting a three-month low as weaker demand impacted both factories and services. Business con...