US Development FinCrop to invest $1.5 billion in Indo-Pacific energy platform, eyes South Asia buildoutThe US International Development Finance Corporation is investing $1.5 billion in a new energy platform for the Indo-Pacific. This major pr...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
Indian corporations poised to become large brand owners in US: Oyo founder Ritesh AgarwalIndian companies are poised to become significant brand owners in the United States. This shift will enhance India's global influence beyon...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
China out, India in? The Japanese begin a quiet but powerful pivotJapanese banks are increasingly shifting their Asia strategy from China to India and Southeast Asia as slowing growth, rising costs and geo...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Vietnam BrahMos deal already signed, Indonesia pact in final stages: Defence Secretary RK SinghIndia's Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh revealed BrahMos missile deals with Vietnam and Indonesia are progressing. Vietnam's deal is r...
30 May, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Indians are breaking up with Europe for a Southeast Asian getawayIndian travelers are increasingly choosing Vietnam over traditional European destinations due to rising airfares and longer flight duration...
23 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
From medical tourism to casinos, oil shock hits Southeast AsiaCompanies across aviation, retail, and manufacturing are implementing price hikes and cost-cutting measures. Disruptions to supply chains a...
21 May, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Air India’s cabin glow-up is fighting the pressure of a brutal money heatAir India is undergoing a significant fleet overhaul, investing $400 million in refurbishing cabins with new seats, entertainment systems, ...
20 May, 2026, 05.40 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
AirAsia Co-Founder Tony about to give the world a new airlineTony Fernandes, co-founder of AirAsia X, is set to launch a new airline. This aggressive expansion comes despite rising oil prices. The new...
07 May, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Singapore Airlines deepens role at Air India amid record lossesSingapore Airlines is taking a more hands-on role at Air India. The carrier is placing its executives in key operational areas like flight ...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
How Asia should deal with the ‘Malacca dilemma’The Iran conflict has shown how easily key sea routes can be used as strategic tools, raising concerns beyond the Strait of Hormuz to other...
22 Apr, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Grab invests in May Mobility as robotaxi startup expands to Southeast AsiaThe startup's self-driving technology will be integrated into Grab's fleet management, vehicle matching, and routing systems. This is May M...
23 Oct, 2025, 05.52 PM IST
Why the MILAN matters to Southeast Asian countriesWhat makes this year’s MILAN even more significant for Southeast Asian countries is the geopolitical backdrop against which it is held. Tod...
01 Mar, 2024, 07.35 PM IST
India-Iran-Russia resume talks on activating key trade corridorThe INSTC could transport exports from India's west coast, through Iran's Bandar Abbas and Chabahar ports, Central Asian states, Russia and...
07 Apr, 2018, 02.45 PM IST
Southeast Asia finds China love as Xi pushes 'One Belt, One Road' dreamJust this month, Xi pledged 540 billion yuan in financing and encouraged state-run banks to contribute another 300 billion yuan to support ...
31 May, 2017, 07.03 AM IST
AirAsia shuts operations to 4 Indian cities while Indian carriers expand on SE Asian routesIn 2011, AirAsia stopped operations to Hyderabad, while its long-haul lowcost arm AirAsia X closed operations to New Delhi and Mumbai in 20...
15 Feb, 2014, 10.32 AM IST