Collapse is near: Trump's window to resolve Iran crisis closing fastWest Asia tensions are escalating, impacting global markets. Iranian attacks and US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting oil su...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
OECD warns prolonged Middle East war could sharply slow global growthThe global economy faces uncertainty due to the Middle East conflict. The OECD warns of recession and rising inflation if the war continues...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Shipsy pushes AI-driven logistics software as enterprises move beyond legacy systemsLogistics firms are adopting AI-first platforms to make active decisions, moving beyond old systems. Companies like Shipsy are seeing growt...
26 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Spain to introduce job-matching plan for migrants granted legal statusSpain is launching a program to grant legal status to approximately 500,000 undocumented workers, aiming to boost economic growth by matchi...
22 May, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spendingJapan has ended its long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons. This move aims to position the nation in the global defense market. Whil...
03 May, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
From Asimov to Terminator: The rise of the working robotJapan Airlines is testing robots for baggage handling at Haneda airport. These robots could also clean aircraft cabins. This move addresses...
01 May, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Compliance squeeze, global scrutiny redefine India’s $30 billion pharma export playbookAs global markets prioritise quality and regulatory trust, India’s pharma sector is recalibrating beyond its traditional cost advantage.
01 May, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
No LPG, no worry: This village in Kolhapur cooks food without cylinders, wood or coalIn Maharashtra's Kolhapur district, families are cooking with biogas, a clean fuel derived from local waste like cattle dung and kitchen sc...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia, triggered by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, could significantly disr...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.16 AM IST
Iran war: Indian seafood exporters stare at Rs 1,500 crore lossSustained disruption could destabilise the coastal economy and weaken India’s export competitiveness, say experts and stakeholders
06 Apr, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Gulf war batters India's glass heartland, testing New Delhi's manufacturing driveFirozabad, India's Glass City, faces a crisis. War in the Middle East disrupts gas supply, halting glass furnaces and leaving thousands job...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
EU-India FTA may boost India's competitiveness in some sectors, says EY report on European economic outlookAs Europe grapples with shifting tides in global trade and burgeoning geopolitical tensions, India's trade landscape might pivot dramatical...
04 Apr, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Manpower-short Germany ups skilled worker visasGermany will issue upwards of 10 percent more professional visas in 2024 after it relaxed some rules in a bid to tackle chronic labour shor...
17 Nov, 2024, 07.36 PM IST
After weaponizing immigrants, Europe’s East finds it needs themThe notion of foreign workers filling gaps in the labor market is hardly unusual, and a chronic shortage is forcing employers across Europe...
23 Aug, 2023, 11.41 AM IST
Spain to grant more work visas to combat labour shortagesLabour shortages have been reported in the tourism, agriculture, construction and technology industries. The government plans to allow arou...
05 Jun, 2022, 08.29 AM IST
Small businesses struggle to stay afloat in second waveThe second lockdown, following the more deadly second wave of the pandemic, has completely disrupted the entire payments cycle that’s criti...
17 May, 2021, 07.10 PM IST