AI boom reshapes emerging markets, but surging volatility tests investor nervesArtificial intelligence has powered a strong rally in emerging-market technology stocks, led by semiconductor giants in South Korea and Tai...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attackTaiwan began annual military exercises simulating a Chinese invasion response. These drills test 24-hour defense capabilities and counter C...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Yen and dollar drift on Iran deal concerns, payroll jittersOn Thursday, currency markets exhibited a sense of caution as traders monitored impending economic data. The Japanese yen battled to uphold...
06 Aug, 2026, 07.39 AM IST
Indian Bank raising $400 million in overseas loan; syndication underwayIndian Bank has embarked on a significant financial undertaking by securing a four-year loan worth $400 million, underwritten by CTBC of Ta...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
US presses on with Ukraine Patriot missile talks, sources say, despite Trump's doubtsUnited States officials are continuing discussions about Ukraine producing Patriot interceptor missiles. This initiative aims to bolster Uk...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Oil steadies after two-day slump as investors eye Hormuz trafficOil prices experienced a slight stabilization as market participants keenly observed developments regarding the U.S.-Iran conflict. Recent ...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Scientists spent 10 years searching for East Asia's tallest tree—what they found was extraordinaryResearchers found East Asia's tallest tree, a Taiwania fir, standing 84.1 meters high. This discovery followed a decade-long scientific exp...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
US hopeful of Hormuz deal within days as diplomacy with Iran gathers paceThe United States expresses hope for a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated talks...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
If the earnings don't come through, markets will struggle: Paul WilsonIndian stock valuations are lower, but earnings have disappointed, limiting re-rating potential. Global capital's return to India is not ye...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
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...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
US stocks: US market starts the month strong as Mideast deal hopes riseMajor US stock indexes opened higher on Monday. De-escalating Middle East tensions helped drag down crude oil prices. Investors are now pre...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Taiwan's economy grows by almost 13% on AI demandTaiwan's exports surged 21.6% year-on-year in the second quarter, which was "mainly driven by the sustained strong external demand for arti...
01 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Where Trump, Israel and Hamas stand on Gaza roadmapPresident Donald Trump announced a Gaza war breakthrough agreement for Hamas disarmament. Major gaps persist regarding the implementation o...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
Trump says he'd be 'quite disappointed' if China arms IranPresident Trump stated he would be disappointed if China supplied weapons to Iran. He recalled President Xi Jinping's personal assurances a...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concernsThe US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a significant contract for Patriot interceptor missiles. This deal aims to bolster depleted weapons sto...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
Taiwan detains Nvidia employee in Super Micro probe, Taiwan media saysTaiwanese authorities have taken into custody an Nvidia employee as part of an investigation concerning the unlawful export of AI servers. ...
28 Jul, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Taiwan detects one Chinese aircraft, seven naval vessels near islandTaiwan detected one Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating nearby. Earlier, three Chinese aircraft and seven naval shi...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.43 AM IST