China widens military footprint with Laos air baseChina recently opened its first overseas air force base in Laos to enhance military training and influence. The base will train Laotian air...
02 Oct, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Global factory activity boosted by AI spending boomAs AI investments surge, manufacturing activity in Europe and Asia grows noticeably. India boasts significant expansion in its manufacturin...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Foreign capital is slipping away. Can India lure investors back?India faces a tougher battle for foreign capital as FPI outflows rise and global investors shift money towards AI, semiconductors and manuf...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
15-year setback on cards? Nifty heading for worst annual performance since 2011As 2023 unfolds, the Nifty index appears headed for its most disappointing year in a decade and a half. Key contributors to this downturn i...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's 'stalemate' summit was a glitzy gift to ChinaUS President Trump's recent meeting with Xi Jinping aimed to strengthen their personal relationship, but limited progress was achieved. Bot...
28 Sep, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Washington responds after US ambassador says Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy American weaponsDavid Perdue, the US Ambassador to China, made an unusual claim regarding arms sales during a recent interview. He stated that President Tr...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
US hiring appetite is healthy as economy powers aheadThe labor market in the US is poised for notable growth as nonfarm payrolls are anticipated to climb in September. Economists foresee the u...
27 Sep, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Pandas then, pandas now: Trump and Xi are well past Nixon-era magicDonald Trump and Xi Jinping recently met in Washington to symbolize cooperation in US-China relations. The summit featured the announcement...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Global Market: Hong Kong stocks slide as investors await Trump-Xi summit detailsHong Kong stocks declined sharply on Friday, led by technology and AI shares, as investors awaited clarity from the Trump-Xi summit. The Ha...
25 Sep, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Trump gives Xi rare planeside welcome with 30m red carpet; trade truce extendedChinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Washington to meet US President Donald Trump as part of a three-day event. During the visit, they ...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Dollar perched at two-month high as hot PMI fuels inflation fears, rate hike betsThe dollar continues to hold its ground due to robust manufacturing data, which has ignited concerns about inflation and possible rate incr...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.45 AM IST
- Trump plans grand spectacle for potentially tense Xi talks
US President Donald Trump is preparing to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping for a significant three-day visit. The leaders are expected ...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Why Xi & He are really meetingTrump and Xi will meet in Washington to address AI regulation and trade negotiations, which both leaders prioritize. China aims to boost it...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Dead people, cheaper homes: Taiwan’s housing crisis has buyers knocking on haunted doorsRising property prices in Taiwan are driving buyers toward affordable homes with troubling histories. These properties, known as xiong zhai...
23 Sep, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
- Trump and Xi see tensions flare over AI, trade and Iran but still seek stability
Trump and Xi are set to meet in Washington as the US-China relationship remains marked by intense competition over AI, trade and technology...
22 Sep, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Key issues for this week's Trump-Xi summit in WashingtonPresident Trump welcomes Chinese leader Xi Jinping for crucial talks this week. They seek stability in a relationship strained by trade and...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Taiwan breaks ground on advanced packaging park anchored by TSMCTSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, will build two buildings at the Baipu Industrial Park, including a technology validation labo...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST