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In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planetSouth Korea transformed from extreme poverty after the war to a highly educated nation. Life expectancy significantly increased, reaching a...
State governments need to see the economic potential of golf course, says PGTI CEO Amandeep JohlGolf courses present a remarkable opportunity for state governments to enhance their economies. By investing in more golfing facilities, re...
South Africa’s cricket fever pays off as SA20 Season 4 generates $406 million GDP boostHaving achieved its most robust economic performance yet, South Africa's SA20 League has injected $406 million into the country's gross dom...
India’s WTO resistance risks slowing investment in developing nationsThe IFDA has backing from 131 WTO members, including 94 developing countries, and focuses on reducing red tape and making it easier to attr...
India calls for joint advocacy for standards in international telecom, ICT bodiesIndia advocates for BRICS nations to build institutional capacity together. Member states should jointly advocate for fair international te...
India’s exports to US hold firm after a year of Trump’s tariffsThe US continues to account for about 20% of India’s exports despite tariff tensions and New Delhi’s push to diversify trade. New agreement...
India's tanker exports surge over six-fold to USD 1.36 billion in Q1 FY27; UAE leadsIndia's tanker exports surged dramatically in the June quarter, soaring six times compared to previous figures. The UAE emerged as the top ...
Emerging markets defy global shocks as investors return to local assetsEmerging markets are seeing renewed investor interest despite geopolitical tensions, trade risks and AI-driven volatility, with debt attrac...
The long boat to school gets longer as Iran war drives up the price of fuelSoaring fuel prices due to the Iran war are impacting global education access. Many children are forced to leave school and work to support...
New Development Bank plans $7.5 billion funding to deepen rupee lendingThe New Development Bank is set to invest $7.5 billion in India, focusing on local currency financing aimed at strengthening emerging econo...
Seven states plan 1,380 new GCCs, to help create 12 lakh jobs by 2031: CBRESeven states are establishing dedicated policies for Global Capability Centres. These initiatives aim to create approximately 1.18 million ...
States race to build India’s next GCC boomIndian states are actively pursuing Global Capability Centre growth by 2031. These efforts aim to create over one million new jobs and esta...
Narayana Health, NDB sign pact to share smart hospital expertiseNarayana Health and the New Development Bank have signed a knowledge-sharing agreement. This partnership aims to strengthen smart hospital ...
Medium-term investing: You cannot remove the risk; try to get the odds in your favour. 5 large-caps with upside potential of up to 25%The mood has improved, but it is too early to give the all-clear. There is still an element of uncertainty in the market. At a time like th...
Iran to join BRICS development bank soon, central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati saysIran plans to join the New Development Bank soon. This move comes as the nation faces international sanctions and seeks alternative financi...
Nirmala Sitharaman calls on multilateral banks to lay BRICS for private infra investmentFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the challenges faced by BRICS nations in mobilizing private capital. She urged multilateral ...
India sets sail to add more trade muscle as it signs PTA terms with SACUIndia and the Southern African Customs Union signed terms to start trade negotiations. This move revives talks after previous rounds stalle...
India shifts trade strategy, favours PTAs over FTAs with South Africa, Mercosur & others: OfficialIndia will pursue preferential trade agreements with developing economies like South Africa. This approach opens select product categories ...
Saudi Arabia's flyadeal to operate 5 weekly Riyadh-Mumbai flights from October 3Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal will begin five weekly flights connecting Riyadh and Mumbai. This new service adds over seven thousand seat...
India’s education spending share drops below UNESCO’s 15% standardIndia's education funding remains below UNESCO's public expenditure benchmark. Lower secondary completion rates lag significantly behind th...