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...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Oil finds its way: Supertankers return to Persian GulfSupertankers are once again navigating the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil route, following a period of disruption due to recent Iran confl...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
India's e-commerce exports can add $10 billion in just a few years. Here's how.Indian e-commerce exports are poised for significant growth, potentially adding USD 10 billion in the next 2-3 years, according to a Direct...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
SMEs need logistics partners, not just carriers: TransLink’s Vaibhav SalviWith global trade becoming increasingly complex, international logistics providers are evolving from parcel movers to end-to-end solution p...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Nvidia's AI chip sales in China stall, as local chipmakers like Huawei take the leadJensen Huang, the CEO of computer chip giant Nvidia, was mobbed by onlookers as he hit the streets for the "zhajiangmian" noodles while vis...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
China places 20 Japanese entities on export control list for dual-use itemsChina has placed 20 Japanese firms, including subsidiaries of Mitsubishi and Fujitsu, under export controls for dual-use items. Beijing cit...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Why are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices gain after renewed US-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruptionWhy are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices increased after renewed attac...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
FEMA rules revision: Exporters flag at least half-a-dozen worriesIndian exporters are urging the Reserve Bank of India to reconsider revised FEMA regulations, citing potential disruptions to trade and liq...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
World MSME Day: Chemical industry seeks policy support to boost competitiveness amid global trade disruptionsIndian chemical industry leaders are urging a policy overhaul to boost competitiveness ahead of World MSME Day 2026. They highlight the nee...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Apple seeks US approval to buy chips from blacklisted Chinese companyReports suggest that Apple is actively reaching out to the Trump administration in an effort to source memory chips from ChangXin Memory Te...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
Engineering goods exports top US$12.31 billion in May, highest ever monthly exports despite West Asia conflictWe are positive that with the proper guidance of the Government, we will be able to achieve the desired export target of US$ 250 billion by...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura after four-month halt, data showsSaudi Aramco has restarted oil loading at its Ras Tanura terminal after a four-month pause, with two massive crude carriers seen taking on ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
China state refiners considering resuming Iran oil imports, sources sayChina's major state-owned refiners, Sinopec and PetroChina, are exploring a return to purchasing Iranian oil after a U.S. waiver, marking a...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese activities off eastern TaiwanBritain, France, and Germany have voiced serious concerns over China's recent maritime activities near Taiwan's east coast. These actions, ...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to 10 American defense firmsChina has retaliated against US sanctions by imposing its own restrictions on 10 American military-linked companies. Beijing's Commerce Min...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
US tells ASML it's concerned one of its chipmaking tools may be in China: reportASML has pushed back against those concerns, noting that EUV, or extreme ultraviolet, lithography tools used to print tiny chip circuits ar...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST