China factory activity returns to growth in September as AI boom supports industryChina's manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery with a manufacturing purchasing managers' index of 50.1 in September. This marks an i...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
US hiring appetite is healthy as economy powers aheadThe labor market in the US is poised for notable growth as nonfarm payrolls are anticipated to climb in September. Economists foresee the u...
27 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
China's manufacturing scale shows the path to first-world statusInsights from a Chinese factory reveal striking contrasts in wages and car ownership between India and China. China's triumph in manufactur...
25 Sep, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Wufu, or the five blessings in Chinese tradition: Is the number 5 getting unlucky for Donald TrumpFor centuries, five has been tied to an idea called wufu, or the “Five Blessings.” The tradition comes from the Book of Documents and descr...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.45 AM 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
How Trump's war on EVs derailed America's auto-factory revival | ExplainedUS electric vehicle projects and jobs face setbacks due to policy shifts. Automakers canceled billions in investments and thousands of jobs...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Global Market: China’s AI boom lifts factory output as property slump deepensChina's industrial output accelerated in August, supported by strong demand for AI-related technology and advanced manufacturing. However, ...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Chinese President Xi proposes 5-point initiative at BRICS, calls for building large integrated marketChinese President Xi Jinping urged BRICS nations to strengthen global governance and trade architecture. He proposed a five-point initiativ...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
The world wishes it had a 'diesel printer' as two wars push fuel to the brinkThe world is facing a severe diesel shortage as the US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars disrupt crude supplies, refinery operations and global ...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Chinese President Xi announces open-source AI ecosystem in 5-point BRICS planXi's announcement at the concluding session of the BRICS summit is widely seen as an effort to position Beijing as a central technology par...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Chinese President Xi announces open-source AI ecosystem in 5-point BRICS planChinese President Xi Jinping announced plans for an open-source AI ecosystem for BRICS nations. This initiative aims to boost cooperation i...
13 Sep, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Global Market: China stocks inch up after August inflation data; Hang Seng remains flatChina’s stock markets edged higher while Hong Kong equities remained subdued as August inflation data highlighted an uneven recovery. Risin...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Charting the global economy: US Job Growth exceeds projectionsUS labour market gains momentum, and Asian economies are holding up despite the conflict in the oil-rich Middle East.
06 Sep, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
Tech pilgrims flock to China as global innovation race heats upInvestors and entrepreneurs are paying thousands of dollars for rare access to Chinese factories, seeking a front-row seat to what many bel...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Global Market: AI hardware demand powers Asia’s manufacturing growth in AugustAI hardware demand helped sustain manufacturing growth across several Asian economies in August, with China, Japan and South Korea recordin...
01 Sep, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
China factory output falls second straight monthThe manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) stood at 49.8 in August, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, remaining below...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.59 PM IST