Global Market Today: Asian stocks hit record highs, oil heads for weekly lossAsian stocks reached a record high, fueled by optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will normalize oil flows and ease inflati...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
The 'Indo' exit: Pentagon's PACOM reset raises questions about India's place in Trump's Asia calculusWashington's decision to rename the US Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked debate over India's strategic importance. D...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Thailand revives $30 billion coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca StraitThailand plans a massive "Land Bridge" to connect the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. This project aims to offer a new shipping route...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Hollywood to Bollywood no more: US makes a move in India's backyardThe United States has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command. This change signals a strategic shift away from broad allia...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
Starbucks Korea to shut 2,000 stores to teach history lessons to employeesStarbucks Korea is closing over 2,000 stores for mandatory history and social sensitivity training after a marketing campaign sparked outra...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Why a strong El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposedForecasters anticipate a strong El Nino developing later this year, likely boosting global temperatures and disrupting rainfall patterns. T...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
PM Modi interacts with world leaders during G7 SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit in France. Leaders from Italy, the European Union, and Kenya were present. The G7 natio...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
India among Asia-Pacific's most AI-ready healthcare markets as demand for coordinated care rises: BainIndia is emerging as one of the most AI-ready healthcare markets in the Asia-Pacific region, with a growing number of consumers using gener...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documentsThe US military is planning a permanent war-ready stockpile of weapons for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, tender document...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Australian weather bureau says El Nino event underway in tropical PacificAustralia's weather bureau has confirmed an El Nino event is active. Atmospheric signs point to a strong to very strong El Nino. This pheno...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
BBC Layoffs: Around 2,000 jobs at risk as broadcaster plans 10% cost cuts; Who may lose their jobs and whyBBC Layoff 2026: The BBC is preparing to cut approximately 2,000 jobs, equivalent to around 10% of its workforce costs, as part of a wider ...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Compliance complexity is the defining challenge amid tariff uncertainties: Maersk Asia Pacific surveyVietnam, Thailand, and India emerge as key multi-country hubs. AI adoption is high, but integration with compliance platforms is crucial fo...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Tata Consumer Products to add 50-100 Starbucks outlets annually; sees potential for 8,000 unitsTata Starbucks aims for massive expansion in India, with plans to reach 8,000 stores. The coffee chain is now profitable at the operating l...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Gen Z's love for cold coffee has brands chasing beverage boomIndia's younger consumers are embracing cold coffee as an everyday drink. Brands like Nestle, HUL, and Tata Starbucks are expanding their o...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
A new-age thirst for beverages is emerging as a key force in India's consumer goods marketBeverage industry in India: Indian companies are seeing strong growth in drinks like coffee, ready-to-drink options, and protein beverages....
09 Jun, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
$47 frappuccino nobody asked for (but everyone needs): How Starbucks can cure its midlife crisis with a pinch of saffron, and some very old retail psychologyStarbucks faces challenges and needs a new strategy. The article suggests introducing very expensive items to make regular coffees appear c...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
The $47 Frappuccino nobody asked for (but everyone needs)How Starbucks can cure its midlife crisis with a pinch of saffron, and some very old retail psychology.
05 Jun, 2026, 01.28 PM IST