Global Market: Financial firms shift Asia expansion focus to South Korea, take cautious stance on China and IndiaGlobal financial firms are increasingly prioritising South Korea for Asia-Pacific expansion while adopting a cautious approach towards Chin...
India tops Taiwan to reclaim fifth spot in global market capitalisationIndia has surged back to the fifth spot globally in market capitalization, surpassing Taiwan. This marks India's second ascent in recent we...
Indo-Pacific, the new Gulf: Geopolitics joins petronomics to infuse the region with new energyThe Indo-Pacific region is becoming a central energy hub as the US shifts focus from West Asian oil due to ongoing regional tensions and fl...
China, India see top firms lose market cap share in AI lagMajor stock markets in China, India, and Hong Kong are lagging in the global AI race, with top companies now holding a smaller market share...
South Korean president to unveil massive AI and chip investment driveLee will preside over the event, framed as a national "great leap" due to be unveiled around 0500 GMT, his office said, with ministries c...
Gold price fall triggers margin calls on bullet loansA significant drop in gold prices has led to margin calls on some gold loans, particularly those with bullet repayments. Loans requiring re...
Asia's vendors grapple with rising costs of ever-present plasticsRising plastic costs: Asian food vendors are struggling with soaring plastic costs, a direct consequence of the Middle East energy crisis. ...
Thousands join Ashura procession in Srinagar as Omar Abdullah, LG Sinha participateThousands in Srinagar joined the Ashura procession, commemorating Imam Hussain's sacrifice. J&K CM Omar Abdullah and LG Manoj Sinha partici...
GIFT Nifty tumbles over 150 points as global sell-off in AI stocks rattles sentimentGIFT Nifty signals a weak start for Indian markets after a sharp global sell-off led by declines in AI and semiconductor stocks across Asia...
Reopening of Strait of Hormuz to lower tail risk, but supply normalisation to be costly: S&PS&P Global Ratings suggests reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases immediate risks for Asia Pacific, but expects uneven and costly supply nor...
FIFA 2026: South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup historySouth Africa achieved a historic World Cup knockout stage berth, stunning South Korea 1-0. Despite an initial setback, the Bafana Bafana se...
These 7 plants look hand-painted, but their stunning colours are completely natural. Add these to your home garden to spruce up the spaceBrighten your home with houseplants that boast stunning, colourful foliage instead of flowers. From the elegant pink stripes of Calathea or...
Spark by Hilton debuts in APAC, opens 2 hotels in Bengaluru, GoaHilton has launched its Spark by Hilton brand in Asia Pacific with new hotels in Bengaluru and Goa. This expansion is part of a significant...
India’s lake of mystery: 1200-year-old lake in Uttarakhand has hundreds of skeletons. Scientists are still figuring out the reasonRoopkund Lake, nestled in the Himalayas, holds a chilling secret: hundreds of ancient skeletons. Once thought to be victims of a single epi...
Xiaomi plans entry into large home appliances in India as smartphone shipments declineChinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is set to enter India's large home appliances market. This move comes as smartphone shipments decline. The ...
Xiaomi India charts post-Anuj Sharma roadmap with South Asia headquarters push and large appliances expansion planThe company reported strong gains in premium smartphones, tablets and TVs, outlined plans to enter large appliances, and announced leadersh...
South Asia can generate millions of jobs through agriculture sector: World Bank GroupWith agriculture sector employing around 43 per cent of the South Asian workforce, the region has strong potential to emerge as a global le...