Rising crude and aluminium prices: Bharat Subramanian on what it means for India's energy and metals sectorsGeopolitical tensions in West Asia are driving up oil and aluminium prices. This benefits upstream oil explorers while squeezing oil market...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
The Iran war is pushing the global gas trade into the shadowsAs the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Qatar has quietly resumed some LNG exports by ad...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascendsNations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the Un...
31 May, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Indonesia blocks Polymarket over online gambling concerns after bets on president's exitIndonesia has blocked the prediction market Polymarket. This action is part of a wider crackdown on online gambling. Polymarket was reporte...
26 May, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
Global Market: Oil crisis and strong dollar intensify pressure on Asian currenciesAsian economies face a global energy shock. Policymakers are enacting emergency measures as currencies weaken and fuel costs surge. India u...
22 May, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Rupee hits record low at 95.28 vs USD as economic worries mount on renewed US-Iran tensionsThe rupee reached a historic low against the dollar on Tuesday. This decline is linked to renewed tensions in the Middle East and escalatin...
05 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
The rupee at record low will end India’s cheap-money eraElevated energy import costs have pushed the Indian rupee to a record low, prompting urgent questions about Reserve Bank of India rate hike...
01 May, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Under blackout threat, Wikimedia reaches compromise with IndonesiaWikimedia Foundation reached a compromise with the Indonesian government, averting a potential Wikipedia block. The foundation secured assu...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
Shadow of Hormuz: Why is the Gulf crisis turning all eyes to Malacca StraitThe Strait of Malacca, a vital global trade artery, faces increased scrutiny following disruptions elsewhere. This busy waterway connects E...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
YouTube complies with Indonesia's social media curbs, minister saysGoogle's YouTube has handed over a "letter of compliance" to Indonesia's communications minister, minister Meutya Hafid said in a press c...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
How Asia should deal with the ‘Malacca dilemma’The Iran conflict has shown how easily key sea routes can be used as strategic tools, raising concerns beyond the Strait of Hormuz to other...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
Hormuz blockade stirs tension over Malacca Strait near SingaporeSingapore emphasizes transit rights under international law. Malaysia favors dialogue with Iran. The region's strategic position remains a ...
17 Apr, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- Government open to more suggestions on bidding for power projects: Veerappa Moily
The government today said it is open to accommodating more suggestions from stakeholders on new bidding documents being finalised for power...
19 Oct, 2012, 02.21 PM IST
- Foxconn to invest $5-10 billion in Indonesian plant
Foxconn Technology Group is to set up an operation in Indonesia with plans to invest $5-10 billion over five to 10 years.
14 Aug, 2012, 06.38 PM IST
- Essar get final nod in Indonesia for mining
Essar Energy today said it has received the final approval from the Indonesian government to start mining at the Aries coal project.
10 Jun, 2012, 10.41 PM IST
- Tata Power's bid to raise tariff irks State Utilities
State utilities have asked Tata Power to legally contest the Indonesian government's decree that has raised the cost of coal for its Rs 17,...
14 Mar, 2012, 02.26 AM IST
- India, Indonesia bilateral trade to touch $25 bn by 2015
Presently, bilateral trade between the two countries amounts to USD 12.7 billion. By the end of the current fiscal, this would rise to USD ...
12 Jul, 2011, 03.33 PM IST