Modi’s Third Term: Boosted Growth, Rising Debt
India's six-week-long election ends Saturday, focusing attention on the country's economic future. Analysts expect the upcoming GDP
May 31, 2024Section
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Japan’s Strategic Gamble: $640 Billion Shift to Active Investment
Japan is making a groundbreaking shift by redirecting approximately $640 billion from its public pension funds into active investment strategies....
May 31, 2024
China’s Economic Concerns Deepen Amid Manufacturing Decline
In May, China's manufacturing activity contracted unexpectedly, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling to 49.5 from April’s 50.4, signaling...
May 31, 2024
China’s Surprising Soybean Meal Boom: Why It Matters to the Global Market
China is exporting record amounts of soybean meal. This increase follows a drop in domestic pork demand and a shrinking...
May 30, 2024
Breaking New Ground: India Appoints First Post-1962 Born Army Chief
In a pivotal shift General Manoj Pande has become the first Indian Army Chief born after the 1962 India-China conflict....
May 30, 2024
U.S. and China to Discuss Military Taiwan Hotline: Why It Matters
This week U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs will discuss establishing a military hotline about Taiwan in Singapore. Coverage and analysis...
May 30, 2024
From Data Centers to Smart Nation: Singapore’s High-Tech Transformation
Singapore plans to boost its data center capacity by 35% focusing on sustainability. With over 70 data centers. Coverage and...
May 30, 2024
EU Elections: A Game Changer for China?
The upcoming European Parliament elections hold significant implications for China. Experts believe the success of far-right
May 30, 2024
Why Japanese Automakers Favor Hybrids Over Full EV Shift
Japanese automakers show resistance to a complete shift to electric vehicles (EVs) instead favoring hybrids. Coverage and analysis from The...
May 29, 2024