Japan’s rush to India: The big story behind the Modi-Takaichi summitJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's India visit comes as Japanese investments accelerate across banking, manufacturing, infrastructure...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
SoftBank completes second $10 billion tranche of its $30 billion OpenAI investmentSoftBank has injected another $10 billion into OpenAI, part of a larger $30 billion commitment. This significant investment, funded by a br...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Global AI wave revs up Asian factories, offsetting war-induced painAsia's manufacturing sector experienced a significant boost in June, driven by robust demand for AI-related technology goods. This surge pr...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Yen tumbles to 4-decade low. Here are 3 reasons behind the historic slumpJapanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said authorities were ready to respond appropriately at any time, without giving stronger signal...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Anthropic's export restrictions are fueling Asia's AI boomThe US move has allowed Asian firms to establish themselves in a market dominated by a handful of US companies.
30 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
US stocks may be headed for a sharp correction, warns Andrew Freris amid AI spending boomMarket strategist Andrew Freris warns Wall Street's rally is built on shaky ground, citing weak earnings and excessive AI enthusiasm. He ad...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Govt pledges extra Rs 30,000 crore for NIIF, move to spur infra investments, says finance ministryThe Indian government has boosted its commitment to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) by an additional Rs 30,000 crore...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Global Market: Financial firms shift Asia expansion focus to South Korea, take cautious stance on China and IndiaGlobal financial firms are increasingly prioritising South Korea for Asia-Pacific expansion while adopting a cautious approach towards Chin...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
The Japan-India Summit: Strategy maturing into substanceJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to India signals a deepening economic partnership, focusing on resilient supply chains and hi...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Indo-Pacific, the new Gulf: Geopolitics joins petronomics to infuse the region with new energyThe Indo-Pacific region is becoming a central energy hub as the US shifts focus from West Asian oil due to ongoing regional tensions and fl...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Japan's Nikkei reverses course to end higher as chip-related shares cut lossesJapan's Nikkei index staged a remarkable comeback, closing higher after significant early losses. This reversal was driven by chip-related ...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Japan's super-long bonds briefly change course to fall after weak auctionJapan's long-dated bond market saw a dip Friday after a 20-year bond auction attracted weak investor interest. Concerns over increased gove...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
India-Japan relationship could become world’s most important: Japanese Finance MinisterJapan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama believes the India-Japan relationship could become the world's most important. Speaking at a Toky...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Global Market: Standard Chartered bullish on Asia ex-Japan equities, sees strong AI-led growthStandard Chartered upgraded Asia ex-Japan equities to overweight, expecting the region to post the strongest earnings growth globally in 20...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 as AI euphoria persistsJapan's Nikkei index has soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by AI investment enthusiasm and positive U.S.-Iran peace talks. The ...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Global Market: Japan's benchmark bond yields extend gains as inflation, fiscal concerns weighJapanese government bond yields are climbing as persistent inflation and fiscal concerns weigh on investors. A new government growth strate...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 mark for first time as AI euphoria persistsJapan's Nikkei index soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by enthusiastic AI investments that overshadowed concerns about US-Iran ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST