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17.01 / 01:41

markets Analysis economy Trade Experts show reports Asian stocks slip ahead of Chinese economic data

Asian stocks slipped in early trading after US shares struggled to gain traction as traders prepared for a swath of Chinese data scheduled Friday including fourth-quarter growth. Shares in Japan fell as the yen largely held onto gains from earlier in the week, while those in Australia fluctuated, weighed by Rio Tinto Group following a report it has held early stage talks on combining its business with Glencore Plc. US equity futures were little changed.

16.01 / 21:03

markets Strategy Trade War PAM electronic Boost South Korea, Japan ties to cut reliance on China: GTRI

GTRI) said Thursday.

16.01 / 17:39

UPS security Trade President country Question on ASEAN stumped Hegseth at Senate hearing. What is it and why is it important?

In a heated Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, Sen. Tammy Duckworth grilled the proposed defense secretary over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, asking him if he could name one member and how many countries were in the bloc

16.01 / 13:15

markets UPS Provident Cooper Strategy International Power Finance Corporation signs 120 billion yen loan pact with Japan Bank for International Cooperation

PFC on Thursday said it has inked an agreement with Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for 120 billion Japanese yen (around Rs 6,600 crore) loan facility. According to a PFC statement, under the agreement signed on Wednesday, JBIC will provide funding of JPY 72 billion, and the balance will be funded by commercial banks.

16.01 / 11:39

markets UPS Digital Strategy PAM country Suzuki to leverage India as EV production hub; eyes growth in compact car segment

Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) will leverage India as a production hub, also for electric vehicles, Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director and President said, adding the company expects demand for electric cars to grow in the country bucking global trends and will introduce multiple products including compact affordable ones to strengthen its presence in the segment.

16.01 / 10:43

markets Digital Manufacturing Strategy Mobile PAM Suzuki Motor Corporation to launch e VITARA EV in India as a gateway to future EVs

Suzuki Motor Corporation plans to enter the electric small car segment in future after gathering experience from its first EV, SUV e VITARA which will make its global debut in India which will be the company's production hub, its Representative Director and President Toshihiro Suzuki said on Thursday.

16.01 / 08:23

markets ETF Analysis economy trends Trade show Long-term vs short-term views: Why Indian markets remain a strong bet for investors

foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have been net sellers, offloading about $23 billion from October 2024 to January 2025. The prevailing narrative attributes this to a weakening Indian economy. However, a closer examination reveals a more nuanced reality.

16.01 / 07:13

markets Action economy Remark country information gatherings Bank of Japan chief again signals chance of rate hike next week

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. TOKYO—Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda repeated his pledge to discuss an interest-rate increase next week, echoing recent comments that have revived market expectations for imminent policy action.

16.01 / 01:31

markets COST Analysis economy Trade Experts show Asian stocks gain after US core inflation cools

US core inflation kept alive the prospect of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year. Benchmarks in Australia, Japan and South Korea all notched gains. The S&P 500 closed Wednesday 1.8% higher, the benchmark’s best day since the November election, which erased its 2025 decline. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 climbed 2.3%.

15.01 / 12:13

markets Digital Strategy economy Food Experts PAM India poised to become world's 4th largest economy by 2026; GDP to grow 6.8% in FY25: PHDCCI

PHDCCI on Wednesday, as it projected the nation's GDP to grow 6.8 per cent in the current financial year ending March and 7.7 per cent in FY26. With the Indian economy growing resiliently over the past three years, it is expected to become the fourth largest economy in the world by 2026, surpassing Japan, said Hemant Jain, President, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

14.01 / 20:05

markets Digital Strategy Experts PAM badminton India Open: Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag shine on mixed day

PV Sindhu and the celebrated doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty had to toil to advance to the second round of the USD 950,000 India Open Super 750 badminton tournament on Tuesday, as home shuttlers experienced a mixed day. After missing the season-opening Malaysia Open Super 1000 due to her wedding in December, Sindhu looked a bit rusty but managed to battle through a 21-14, 22-20 victory over world No. 24 Sung Shuo Yun of Chinese Taipei.

14.01 / 14:33

markets UPS FIVE Strategy economy reports India to lead G20 with average 7.3% insurance premium growth over 2025-29: Report

insurance market is projected to be the G20's fastest-growing economy over the next five years, with total premium volumes — life and non-life — up 7.3 per cent in real terms on average each year aided by macroeconomic stability and the conducive regulatory environment, a report said on Tuesday. Life insurance, the mainstay of India's insurance market, accounts for 74 per cent of total premium volumes, according to a Swiss Re report on the insurance market outlook for India.

14.01 / 11:05

markets UPS Digital Manufacturing Strategy PAM Nearly 64% of consumers likely to choose EV as next vehicle, TCS global study finds

electric vehicle for their next purchase, although 60 per cent of them considered charging infrastructure as a major challenge, according to a study. The global study by Tata Consultancy Services surveyed over 1,300 anonymous respondents across USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, China, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, found that 56 per cent of them were ready to pay up to USD 40,000 (nearly Rs 35 lakh) for an electric vehicle (EV).

14.01 / 07:19

Booking economy Opinion Workday social 2020 inequality We should be looking forward to a 90-hour work schedule—per month

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Is Thursday becoming the new Friday in Britain? Under Keir Starmer’s Labour government, UK workers can request a four-day compressed week. More than 90% of participating businesses in the UK decided to stick with a four-day workweek after a successful trial in 2022; some even made the change permanent.

13.01 / 20:19

markets UPS Manufacturing Strategy Tesla electronic reports Taiwan iPhone maker Foxconn sets its sights on the ever more crowded EV market

Automakers are joining forces to boost their scale and competitiveness to contend with industry newcomers like iPhone maker Foxconn

13.01 / 17:55

Digital Manufacturing CEO WhatsApp country innovations India Energy Week to host over 20 global ministers and 90 CEOs

13.01 / 17:55

markets Waves Digital Strategy Experts PAM Japan Earthquake: Tsunami Advisory Lifted After 6.9 Magnitude Quake Hits Southwest

13.01 / 17:55

markets Digital Strategy Experts PAM When it comes to single malt, Indians still prefer the originals

Indri and Godawan to Ranthambore and Longitude launched since 2020.

13.01 / 17:29

markets BLOCK security Strategy President US extends deadline on Nippon's bid for US Steel, offering hope that deal is not dead

Nippon Steel to buy US Steel may have a new lease on life after the Biden Administration extended a deadline for the Japanese steelmaker to abandon plans to acquire the storied Pittsburgh company after President Joe Biden blocked the deal. The new deadline, now in mid-June, was viewed by US Steel — and investors — as an opportunity for the companies to complete the acquisition, even though President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office in a week, also opposes the deal.

13.01 / 14:19

markets Digital Strategy economy Experts PAM Why is there a worldwide bond market selloff? Here are 5 reasons you need to know

higher bond yields.

13.01 / 10:29

markets Digital Manufacturing Strategy Experts PAM reports JVC re-enters Indian TV market through licence pact with Super Plastronics

Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd (SPPL).

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