SpaceX, OpenAI windfall fuels bets on next-wave Asian AI winnersAnticipating significant capital raises from tech giants like SpaceX and OpenAI, investors are shifting focus to Asian supply chain compani...
31 May, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
World Cup 2026 expansion raises debate: More teams, more games, but is football losing its edge?The upcoming World Cup features more teams and games, sparking debate about its impact. While FIFA aims for global reach, concerns exist ab...
24 May, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
FIFA's big experiment may have made the World Cup too big for its own goodThe World Cup is expanding with more teams and games. This raises concerns about player endurance and the quality of the tournament. FIFA b...
21 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Can Brazil become a major rare earths supplier?Brazil sits atop a potential bonanza of rare earths that has sparked global interest, led by Washington, as demand surges for the increasin...
20 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Ex-Peak XV trio raises Mettle; Fintechs go licence huntingHappy Thursday! Three former Peak XV MDs, who abruptly left the VC firm, are launching Mettle Capital to back Indian startups. This and mor...
14 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
Price shocks from the Iran war power solar sales in energy-hungry AsiaIran war news: Soaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are pushing consumers in Asia towards rooftop solar power. In the Philippines, insta...
13 May, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
India plugs oil gap as Middle East supplies sinkIndia is boosting Russian oil imports and reviving supplies from Africa, Iran, and Venezuela. This strategy aims to fill a crude oil gap ca...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Amara Raja plans to begin bulk production of EV cells in 2027India is building a lithium-ion cell manufacturing ecosystem. EV makers should anticipate a price premium on locally produced cells in the ...
22 Apr, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
$166B Tariff refunds released: When are Americans getting their tariff refunds, and will they actually get them?Tariff refunds 2026 are finally rolling out. Over $166 billion in tariff refunds is now open for claims. More than 330,000 U.S. businesses ...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Iran war pushes Asia to think twice before doubling down on LNGA Middle East conflict has disrupted global liquefied natural gas supply. This has caused prices to surge, impacting Asian nations heavily ...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
From dropping bombs to pressuring banks: US pivots to economic warfare on IranThe Trump administration is shifting its Iran strategy towards economic pressure, threatening secondary sanctions on countries doing busine...
16 Apr, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
India's Apple component exports to China surge to record $2.5 billion under ECMS schemeIndia's electronics exports to China are experiencing a significant surge. Apple's component manufacturing scheme is driving this growth. I...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Middle East war revs up EV demand as Asia moves away from costly fuelElectric vehicle sales have jumped in Southeast Asia as cost-conscious buyers have poured into dealerships looking to dodge the fuel price ...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
The Hormuz blockade is as much about China as IranThe US plans to block Iranian oil exports to pressure Tehran and indirectly target China, its main buyer. While Iran has earned higher reve...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
India received highest number of regressive tax recommendations from IMF: OxfamAn Oxfam report highlights the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) tax advice. India received the most regressive recommendations between 2...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Gas sale at 40% discount: Why is Russia selling LNG at deep discounts and how it may provide a sigh of relief for India?Russia is attempting to sell natural gas from its sanctioned facilities to South Asian nations. These offers come at a significant discount...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.31 AM IST