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Indian artisanal gin, single malt and coffee liqueur brands are planning to ramp up exports this year by debuting in new markets and categories.

Asian markets are mostly lower after shares slumped on Wall Street despite better-than-expected reports on the U.S. jobs market and business activity

Baban Baban Ban Vampire" and «Sakamoto Days,» on January 11. Both shows are based on mangas of the same name and will release new episodes weekly. «Sakamoto Days» will be split into two parts, with the second part airing in July 2025.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As apprehensions grow in China, Europe and Japan about a possible trade war triggered by the incoming Trump administration, one should also spare a thought for developing countries. Their tried-and-tested method of expanding beyond agriculture to achieve middle-income status has been to embrace low-skilled export-oriented manufacturing.

Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a $20 billion investment for data centres in the United States by an Emirati company led by billionaire Hussain Sajwani, a close business partner of the Trump family. The investment by DAMAC Properties in the United Arab Emirates is intended to highlight Trump's personal ability to attract new money for big projects. The announcement follows a pledge made last month by the Japanese billionaire investor Masayoshi Son, while at Trump's side, to invest $100 billion in the United States.

President Joe Biden's decision to reject a bid by Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel isn't the first time friction over trade and investment has irked Washington's closest ally in Asia

Netflix’s Squid Game stands as the platform’s most-watched series, generating a staggering $900 million empire. However, its creator, Hwang Dong-hyuk, endured over a decade of rejection and financial hardship before the show’s groundbreaking success. At one point, Hwang even sold his $675 laptop to make ends meet, highlighting the sacrifices behind his vision.

Netflix announced the return of the Japanese thriller series «Alice in Borderland» for a third season this year. Based on the manga by Haro Aso, the series returns after its second season premiered on December 22, 2022.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Planet Earth completed a revolution around the sun and we all celebrated it with gusto, calling it a New Year. As the planet embarks on its next revolution around the sun with about 8.2 billion human inhabitants, let us go ahead with the annual ritual of crystal-ball gazing into what lies ahead during the next 12 months.

«The strong growth story is there, inflation is somewhat stickier as well, and the Federal Reserve themselves are suggesting that with the fiscal policy side remaining very loose, monetary policy may need to be tighter to offset that support,» says James Knightley, ING. Just wanted to understand the truth behind the fears of yet another round of yen carry trade after Japan’s finance minister hinting that there could be a round of rate hikes now coming in. James Knightley: Yes, we are seeing these divergence in central banks coming through and say they have been for a long time this expectation that Japan would hike and they caught markets a little bit by surprise in August of last year and they do are perhaps coming back and again suggesting that they can do more. And of course, you have got Federal Reserve in the United States where markets increasing of the view that the Fed would cut less and less than previously thought.

Pacific rivals, state media reported Tuesday, as Washington's top diplomat visited the region.

U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have announced they are filing joint lawsuits against the U.S. government and others following President Biden's move to block the deal. FOX Business' Lydia Hu with more.

Mayank Kumar, cofounder of edtech company Upgrad and Ayush Mathur, formerly president, Europe at hospitality and traveltech firm OYO have come together as cofounders to launch BorderPlus, a talent mobility platform dedicated to connecting blue-collar workers with global opportunities.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The factory floor of Schneider Electric’s plant in Conselve, Italy, hums with urgency. Workers at the power-equipment company’s facility, which is in the midst of a major expansion, are busily assembling advanced cooling systems for the data centres underpinning the development of artificial intelligence (AI).

SBI Cards and Payment Services climbed as much as 5.1% on Monday to Rs 760.15 on the BSE after two brokerage firms Nomura and Nuvama upgraded the stock’s rating to 'buy’, while increasing their target prices to Rs 825 and Rs 850, respectively, signaling potential upsides between 8.5% and 12% from current levels. Japanese brokerage firm Nomura highlighted that several near-term concerns, particularly around asset quality, are expected to diminish for SBI Cards and Payment Services. The brokerage said that it has observed a growing concentration of credit card debt in metro regions since FY23, with the share of the top eight metro cities in new sourcing showing an upward trend.

Joe Biden was gearing up to stop Japanese steel-maker Nippon Steel from acquiring Pittsburgh-based US Steel, top Japanese officials repeatedly warned that quashing the merger would hinder economic ties between the allies.

ORIX Corporation India Ltd expects automobile leasing market in India to account for 7-8 per cent of the overall vehicle sales in the next 5-7 years, up from about 2 per cent currently with more younger people joining the workforce, its Managing Director and CEO Vivek Wadhera. With good traction in its business, the company expects 30-35 per cent higher profit this fiscal year compared to the last year, Wadhera told PTI in an interaction.

Piyush Goyal will also interact with these commercial representatives on January 6.

Electric scooter manufacturer River has announced plans to expand its retail footprint by opening 25 stores across the country by March this year. The Bengaluru-headquartered company inaugurated its first store in Coimbatore, the second such facility in Tamil Nadu after the first outlet in Chennai, which was established in 2024.

Anupam Mittal, Shark Tank India judge and founder of People Group, welcomed the New Year with a sharp dose of sarcasm, blending humor with commentary on the hotly debated topic of a 70-hour work week. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Mittal cheekily addressed the ongoing discussion, writing, “All those worried about 70-hour work weeks, relax!” He further added a futuristic twist, saying, “AI gonna take our jobs so we will have all the time to chill in 2025,” pairing his unconventional message with a Happy New Year greeting.