Global Market: China stocks hold steady as investors await fiscal supportChina’s stock markets were largely subdued on Friday as investors weighed prospects of additional fiscal support against weak domestic dema...
21 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security, defence and economic tiesIn Jakarta, high-level discussions took place between Chinese defense and foreign ministers and their Indonesian counterparts. Central them...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Economic pressure a 'delicate dance' against Iran, most effective tool: JD VanceUS-Iran war: United States Vice President JD Vance emphasized that applying economic pressure constitutes Washington's strongest measure ag...
21 Aug, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
US to impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran, Scott Bessent saysUnited States Treasury chief Scott Bessent announced unprecedented sanctions against Iran. These stringent measures aim to avoid significan...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.09 AM IST
US to impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran; Scott Bessent bets on 'one-two punch' to cripple Iranian regimeUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington will impose the “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, with details expected Monday, ...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
ET Evoke: China has emerged as the greatest environmentalist of our times, says Economics Professor Michael GreenstoneGreenstone, Milton Friedman Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, says air pollution is shortening liv...
20 Aug, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Borders neglected in past, top priority for Modi govt now: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on claims of Chinese intrusion in Arunachal PradeshUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju stated border areas are now a top priority for the government. He referenced past neglect and acknowledged Chin...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Why Taiwan and the South China Sea are two sides of the same strategic coinTaiwan and the South China Sea hold significant global trade importance. China claims Taiwan and asserts sovereignty over the South China S...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
India Inc should utilise FTAs, focus on value addition, diversify export markets, says govt officialIndustry must utilize free trade agreements for expanded market access and investment. Value addition and supply chain resilience are cruci...
20 Aug, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Evergrande’s rise and fall: A timeline of China’s property crisisEvergrande founder Xu Jiayin received a life sentence and massive fines, marking a dramatic turn. The developer's collapse highlights ongoi...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
The 20 reforms that could take India to a $20 trillion economy by 2036: ReportIndia could reach a $20 trillion economy by 2036 with broad reforms. A 20-point agenda covers infrastructure, capital markets, and human ca...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Global Market: Chinese stocks slide as semiconductor and robotics shares tumbleChinese stocks tumbled on Wednesday as semiconductor and robotics shares came under heavy selling pressure, with weak corporate earnings an...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
China goes rural with data centres in quest to power AIIn China's hilly Guizhou province, a cluster of European-style buildings complete with clock tower and multi-arched bridge emits a low, per...
19 Aug, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Beijing shifts focus to counties for economic revivalThe government calls for upgrading consumption channels in counties, including renovating township commercial centres, rural markets and lo...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Global bond yields rise to multi-year highs as inflation and fiscal concerns intensifyGlobal bond yields surged on Tuesday, with US, Japanese and German government borrowing costs hitting multi-year or multi-decade highs. Ris...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
The American Dream now comes with a survival guideTighter US student visa and immigration rules are making Asian students reconsider America as their preferred study destination. Growing un...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
All about Zhu Rongji: The rumoured descendant of Ming dynasty founder, who helped transform China into a global economic powerhouseZhu Rongji, China's former premier, spearheaded significant economic reforms during his tenure. He pushed sweeping changes for state-owned ...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST