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Defence, debt, diplomacy: Sanae Takaichi's first year as Japan PMWednesday marks the first anniversary of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's leadership that has seen her alienate China, rattle marke...
Japan’s $21 billion US chip bet raises questions over its own semiconductor revivalJapan has committed to investing $21 billion to establish two semiconductor factories in New York. This deal comes as Japan seeks to suppor...
Japan’s $21 billion US chip bet raises questions over its own semiconductor revivalJapan will invest up to $21 billion to build two chip factories in New York state, under a deal announced last week by GlobalFoundries, whi...
Pivot to Privatisation 2.0: Why IDBI Bank’s sale should rev up India’s push to privatise remaining non-strategic PSBs and PSUsLast week, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the sale of IDBI Bank's majority stake. The stake, held by the Government of ...
Fairfax's IDBI buy: Biggest-ever banking M&A deal in India had no investment bankersFairfax Financial Holdings’ $5.6 billion acquisition of a controlling stake in IDBI Bank is significant not just for being the biggest fore...
Global Market: Euro falls as French political unrest, high energy prices weigh on sentimentThe euro weakened amid elevated energy prices and renewed French political uncertainty, while investors reassessed the outlook for US growt...
Global Market: Japan bond yields fall as US tech selloff fuels safe-haven demandJapanese government bond yields fell as a selloff in US technology stocks triggered demand for safer assets. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’...
Disagree to disagree? Go fight with Gandhi: Why arguments matterIndia thrives on a democratic ethos that invites citizens to engage in extensive debates over diverse issues. Figures such as Mohandas Kara...
A $6 bn deal signals major appetite for the India prize as global giants look to deepen exposureThe sale of a controlling stake in IDBI Bank for around $6 billion is being viewed a pivotal moment in India's banking reform journey. The ...
‘Middle powers’ grapple with new survival strategies under Trump eraMiddle-power countries like India, Canada, and the UK are navigating a transformed global landscape. They face challenges from supply chain...
‘Friendship to all, malice to none’, says Sheikh Hasina as she tells Dhaka to rethink foreign policy after BRICS no-showDuring her recent statements, Sheikh Hasina expressed disapproval of Tarique Rahman's absence from the BRICS summit, indicating it was detr...
Blackstone COO flags tech disruption, geopolitical conflicts as global risks; says India's investment climate improvingBlackstone President Jonathan Gray highlighted risks like technology disruption, geopolitical conflicts, and government debt affecting the ...
Mansukh Mandaviya lauds Manipuri athletes, agrees to visit Manipur and National Sports UniversityUnion Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya praised Manipuri players for their performance at the recently concluded Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoy...
Saudi, UAE join Japan-led push to bolster Asian oil buffersSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are joining Japan's efforts to strengthen oil supply security in Southeast Asia. This collaborati...
US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Okinawa after alleged murder of Japanese womanUS soldiers stationed in Okinawa have been placed under a month-long curfew and alcohol ban. This decision follows the alleged murder of a ...
Global Market: Japan 30-year bond yield hits record high ahead of 10-year auctionJapanese government bond yields climbed, with the 30-year yield hitting a record high, as investors assessed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’...
Global Market: Nikkei rises as Wall Street gains, oil prices fallJapan’s Nikkei rose 0.2% and Topix gained 0.4%, supported by Wall Street gains and lower crude oil prices. Investors remained cautious ahea...
Japan's 30-year bond yields hit record high ahead of PM's remarksJapan's 30-year government bond yield surged to a historic 4.235%, with market participants keenly anticipating Prime Minister Sanae Takaic...
How many US military personnel are stationed in Japan? Okinawa Marine arrest puts spotlight on decades-old US presenceA US Marine stationed in Okinawa faces arrest for the suspected murder and robbery of a Japanese woman, escalating tensions surrounding the...
Japan PM demands ‘strict discipline among US military personnel’ after Marine arrested over alleged murder of a Japanese woman at Okinawa hotelJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has publicly expressed her condolences following the shocking murder of Anna Yagi by a US Marine. Con...