South Korea prepares Hormuz military deployment, media reports saySouth Korea is considering deploying military assets to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz before the end of 2026, accor...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman pushes trade, investment ties in G20 meetings with key partnersUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met global leaders during the G20 meeting. She discussed trade and investment cooperation with Wo...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
South Korea proposes record $597 billion 2027 budget to supercharge AI investmentIn its annual budget proposal, the budget ministry said the spending plan represented a 12.8% rise from 2026, marking the largest year-on...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Nepal flash flood nightmare may not be over yet as another disaster threat rises while rescue hopes fadeNepal flash floods have killed nearly 400 people and thousands remain missing as rescue teams continue searching devastated towns and valle...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Iran threatens 45 tankers with fines, confiscation in Hormuz escalationIran has blacklisted forty-five tankers for violating its Strait of Hormuz transit rules. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced these...
24 Aug, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
The next export story: A $50 billion prize India can't afford to missIndia’s telecom equipment exports remain small at about $0.6-1 billion a year, while imports are four to five times higher. A new NITI Aayo...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
South Korean container ship sets sail on first commercial Arctic voyage to EuropeA South Korean container ship has begun its first commercial voyage via the Arctic. This journey aims to test the viability of the Northern...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk | Maturing AI trade could redirect global capital towards diversified growth markets like India: Ritesh TaksaliTaksali points out that FPIs invested around ₹20,000 crore in Indian equities in July, followed by another ₹12,921 crore in the first week ...
13 Aug, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Indian manufacturers turn to air freight as West Asia crisis disrupts sea shipmentsIndian manufacturers are airlifting components to ensure festive season production continuity. Sea freight delays and congestion are making...
08 Aug, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real testIndia has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Tata’s Dholera fab eyes Entegris boost for chemical supplyHeadquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, Entegris is a leading supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for micro-contaminati...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Parliamentary panel recommends 'polar ambassador' to strengthen India's Arctic strategyA parliamentary panel suggests India appoint a polar ambassador. This position will enhance India's foreign policy and polar diplomacy effo...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
The next China shock could be bigger than solar, batteries and EVsChina is emerging as a global leader in humanoid robot manufacturing. The nation's scale and cost reduction strategies are alarming interna...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
AI race redraws Asian air cargo, replacing ecommerce as growth engineGlobal air cargo networks are shifting towards AI chip manufacturing hubs. Cross-border ecommerce shipments are declining due to new import...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
War? What war? Aluminium's Gulf disruption premium vanishesDespite the Iran conflict disrupting more than 2 million metric tons of aluminium supply, prices have retreated to pre-war levels as market...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Investor interest in Indian shipyards hinges on faster execution: DrewryForeign investors are evaluating Indian shipyards for future opportunities. The nation must quickly expand capacity and strengthen its supp...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Seven boys widened India's door to South Korea and everything changedSouth Korean cultural exports like K-pop and K-dramas have significantly boosted India's engagement. This cultural wave now fuels substanti...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.00 PM IST