Free trade pacts to boost furniture exports, domestic manufacturing: IndustryIndia's furniture sector is set for a major boost. New free trade agreements will open up export markets and encourage investment. Domestic...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Charting the global economy: Jobs, inflation feed rate-hike betsStrong hiring across sectors and expanding manufacturing activity signal labor market strength, while upcoming US price data and ECB decisi...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the WestArmenia's parliamentary elections are a pivotal vote on its geopolitical future, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeking closer EU and ...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
Conflict in Middle East & its evolution will dominate proceedings of Russia’s leading foreign policy forumMoscow hosts the 12th Primakov Readings forum discussing a world without rules. Global impacts of regional conflicts, especially in the Mid...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
TIIF to shape a new investment architecture for Central AsiaTashkent will host a major investment forum from June 16-19. This event aims to establish Central Asia as a new hub for economic growth. Th...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Trump skips Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, invites Army chief Asim Munir to join Abraham Accords, raises questions over who runs the countryFormer US President Donald Trump urged Pakistan and other Muslim-majority nations to join the Abraham Accords for regional peace, mistakenl...
25 May, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
With Chabahar Port in limbo, can India still reach Central Asia and Russia?India's crucial trade route to Russia and Central Asia is at a critical juncture. US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar port create uncertainty f...
14 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Kazakhstan to attract international investors; introduce Golden Visa scheme & reform residency rules for skilled foreignersKazakhstan is setting the stage for a transformative migration policy. With a focus on drawing in top-tier professionals and foreign invest...
12 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Central Asia's biggest state pushes for data driven economy to avoid stagnationKazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev urged a swift transition to an AI-powered economy. He stressed that delaying this shift risks ...
05 May, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Central Asia's VC ecosystem hits record $320 million in 2025 but faces a critical pipeline, capital gap: ReportCentral Asia's venture capital funding hit a record USD 320 million in 2025. This growth was boosted by two major deals. However, the regio...
03 May, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
OPEC+ to make first post-UAE production decisionSeven OPEC+ nations are meeting to set oil production quotas -- the first decision since the UAE left the cartel. The war in the Middle Eas...
03 May, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Why UAE stepped away from OPEC amid Iran war and soaring crude oil pricesUnited Arab Emirates has announced it will exit OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, delivering a fresh shock to an already strained global ener...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
UAE's OPEC exit: With cartel cracked, oil spills over geopoliticsIn a dramatic turn of events, the United Arab Emirates has officially exited OPEC, signaling a significant transformation within the global...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.31 PM IST
Gold to clinch $8,000 in just 5 years? Germany’s Deutsche Bank makes bold predictionGold's role in global reserves is set to grow. Deutsche Bank forecasts gold prices could reach $8,000 per ounce in five years. Central bank...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Investors dive back into frontier markets after April rallyInvestors are once again investing in risky frontier markets. These markets are showing strong gains, outperforming major indices. Money ma...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
India in talks with Iran to safeguard Chabahar port as US sanctions waiver set to expire, explores interim mechanism to retain controlIndia is in talks with Iran to finalize arrangements for the Chabahar Port. This move aims to secure India's strategic and commercial inter...
26 Apr, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Kazakhstan’s digital leap: How Central Asia’s tech hub is shaping the future of AI and GovTechKazakhstan is emerging as a key digital hub in Central Asia, backed by a broad national push in artificial intelligence, digital governance...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.35 AM IST