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Taiwan must deepen drone cooperation with democratic partners, president saysTaiwan's government has made defence modernisation and increased spending a core policy given stepped-up military pressure from China, whic...
There wasn’t much to Xi: A red carpet, a fragile truce and the search for US-China stabilityDuring Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, leaders announced modest tariff cuts and a new dialogue on AI safety. The ongoing US-Iran wa...
Two New Zealand naval ships transit Taiwan StraitTwo New Zealand naval vessels passed through the Taiwan Strait last week, the New Zealand Defence Force said Tuesday. "The Royal New Zealan...
Global funds, same tech bet? The diversification trap Indian investors may missMany Indian investors mistakenly believe they diversify their portfolios by adding foreign countries. However, numerous global indices ofte...
India’s wealth market seen growing to $436 billion by 2034; small, micro-caps in focus: Emkay WealthIndia’s wealth-management market could grow 2.5 times to $436 billion by 2034, driven by rising incomes, financialisation of savings and wi...
Taiwan Strait conflict could eclipse World War Two economic impact: USA U.S. diplomat warned that Taiwan Strait conflict would impact the global economy more than World War Two. He stated the upcoming U.S.-Chi...
Taiwan Strait conflict could hit global economy harder than World War Two, US envoy warnsA US diplomat warned of a Taiwan Strait conflict's severe global economic impact. He stated that any conflict would surpass World War Two's...
Trump's North Korea gambit tests US ties with Asian partners, including IndiaTrump’s outreach to North Korea is unsettling US allies across Asia, with Japan, Taiwan and India reassessing Washington’s security commitm...
Taiwan proposes record USD 35B defence budget for 2027 as China's military pressure growsTaiwan plans a record defense budget to counter China's military threats. This significant increase signals intensified efforts to deter po...
How has the US-South Korea relationship evolved under Trump?President Trump's approach has tested the U.S.-South Korea alliance over military drills. Security commitments and troop presence remain po...
Inside India's post-Sindoor defence overhaul: Bigger budgets, new formations and record exportsOperation Sindoor tested India's military capabilities against Pakistan in May 2025. The nation has since focused on enhancing its defense ...
Taiwan simulates repelling Chinese assault, to slow mobile internet in annual war gamesTaiwan's military simulated repelling a Chinese air landing assault on Penghu Islands. The annual Han Kuang exercise rehearses various scen...
ETMarkets Smart Talk | India is ‘pricey’, not expensive: Mark Zuckerberg’s Harvard classmate Vikas Pershad on investingPershad, who has been investing in Indian equities for nearly three decades, believes investors need to look beyond short-term market noise...
Taiwan plans 16% defence spending hike for 2027Taiwan's cabinet will propose a sixteen percent defense spending rise for 2027. This proposed budget will exceed one trillion Taiwan dollar...
Japan casts military buildup as path to economic prosperityJapan's government promotes its military expansion as a path to economic growth. The defense white paper advocates for technology and start...
Taiwan to massively hike 2026 defence budget as US presses spending increaseTaiwan's defence spending will now exceed 3% of its GDP. This move aims to counter China's growing military pressure. The increased budget ...
Taiwan defence spend to outpace GDP growth as China threat risesTaiwan's government plans to increase defense spending by 7.7% next year, surpassing expected economic growth, as it seeks to bolster its m...
Taiwan's defence budget will hit new record next year, president saysTaiwan will see a record high defence budget of T$647 billion next year to bolster its self-reliance and strengthen cooperation with democr...
Taiwan to more than double annual missile production capacity amid China tensionTaiwan last year approved extra military spending of T$240 billion ($8.6 billion) over the next five years as tensions with China, which cl...
Taiwan plans $9 billion boost in arms spending, warns of 'severe threat'Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has made modernising the armed forces - well-armed but dwarfed by China's - and increasing defence spending a...