Country Financial News

21.01 / 09:01

markets UPS Manufacturing wellness Trade country electronic In a volatile world, India’s trade agreements need sunset clauses—we mustn’t get locked in by past pacts

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Even as we are engaged in protracted negotiations with the US to sew up a trade deal, India has gone ahead with much agility to sign several others. In recent months, New Delhi has concluded deals with Australia and the UAE, apart from a long-awaited pact with the UK, and announced progress on trade agreements with New Zealand and the EU.

21.01 / 09:01

markets Action security economy Trade country International Greenland clash risks undermining America’s place in world economic order

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Escalating tensions over Greenland are supercharging a dynamic that was already under way: a shift in the world economic order that had put the U.S. at the center of the global economy.

21.01 / 07:01

UPS security Sustainability Food Diversity country Mint explainer: Why is India setting up a second crop gene bank in Himachal’s Keylong?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India is planning a second national gene bank for crops in Keylong, Himachal Pradesh, as insurance against climate change, natural disasters and future food risks. The new facility will back up India’s vast plant genetic wealth and complement the country’s existing gene bank in New Delhi.

21.01 / 06:35

security President War country social peace Russia cheers the growing NATO rift over Greenland

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Russian President Vladimir Putin has sought to undermine NATO for nearly two decades. Now, as President Trump pushes to control Greenland, Moscow is cheering from the sidelines.

21.01 / 02:23

markets UPS Strategy Trade President country social Trump’s Greenland strategy draws from familiar playbook

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. WASHINGTON—European leaders have for months responded to President Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland with a simple refrain: it isn’t for sale. Now, those same leaders are rushing to set up meetings with Trump about the future of the territory after the U.S.

21.01 / 02:23

Target Action economy President War country Trump seeks ‘decisive’ options for Iran as assets move into Middle East

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. WASHINGTON—After pulling back from strikes on Iran last week, President Trump is still pressing aides for what he terms “decisive" military options, U.S. officials said, as Iran appears to have tightened its control of the country and targets protesters through a crackdown that has killed thousands.

21.01 / 00:39

markets COST Strategy Mobile country Interviews Tata Motors wants to stick to its profitable growth strategy even as rivals chip market share

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Tata Motors Ltd, the commercial vehicle business of the Tata group, wants to continue focusing on growing profitability on the back of its product range, even as rivals including Mahindra & Mahindra, Ashok Leyland and VE Commercial Vehicles grow market share.

20.01 / 15:19

UPS Target President War country Interviews Greenland rift makes NATO vulnerable to Russia, says senior German general

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. BERLIN—The rift between the U.S. and Europe over Greenland is making the trans-Atlantic alliance vulnerable to a Russian attack on NATO territory, one of Germany’s highest ranking officers warned.

20.01 / 10:25

markets Digital Cooper security country testing rights Mint Explainer | What’s happening to the global minimum tax deal?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : NEW DELHI: The global agreement aimed at setting a minimum level of corporate taxation is facing fresh tests.

20.01 / 08:39

Trade President show country Courts International Why the Supreme Court tariff case is such a big deal

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The world is waiting for the Supreme Court to rule on the legality of President Trump’s “emergency" tariffs, and Mr. Trump’s weekend tariff spree against European allies underscores again why his abuse of his authority needs to be reined in.

20.01 / 08:39

COST economy Trade country reports International America should not push other countries to adopt the dollar

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When DONALD TRUMP returned to the White House there was widespread fear that his administration would seek to undermine the international role of the dollar. Today that seems like a distant memory.

20.01 / 08:39

markets UPS Volkswagen Strategy trends country Features Škoda prepares for a multi-fuel future ahead of CAFE-III norms

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. KOCHI : Czechia-based Škoda Auto a.s. is working on multiple powertrain technologies, including electric, hybrid, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and flex-fuel options, as it prepares to meet regulatory requirements ahead of the proposed introduction of new emission norms in India in 2027.

20.01 / 08:39

markets UPS economy War country prevention politician Recessions have become ultra-rare. That is storing up trouble

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. From 1300 to 1800, economic historians estimate that England and then Britain were in recession almost half the time. The economy was volatile, with storming recoveries following crashing downturns.

20.01 / 07:05

markets COST Maxim Trade country cover social Carbon pricing is not a silver bullet but faith endures in this market approach to climate action

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Market failure is a prickly idea in economics. It exists in theory, is acknowledged in textbooks and is occasionally invoked in policy debates, but it sits uneasily with the profession’s deeper instincts.

20.01 / 05:51

UPS Action security President country Interviews Why an emboldened Trump set his sights on Greenland

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In late 2018, President Trump asked his national security adviser, John Bolton, to weigh in on an idea floated by a prominent businessman: Should the U.S. buy Greenland? Bolton said he would look into it.

20.01 / 04:53

Extreme Trade War country isolate Sanctioned oil trade is booming in the shadows, to India's and China’s benefit

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. With the US's recent invasion of Venezuela, and sanction and tariff threats on trade with Iran, the so-called global ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers is in focus again. Used to transport oil by countries under Western sanctions such as Russia, Iran and Venezuela, the size of this fleet has grown manifold and now accounts for an estimated 18.5% of global tanker capacity, according to S&P Global.

20.01 / 02:33

CEO Bill Trade War country gatherings International WEF at Davos in a fractured world: Will the spirit of dialogue be exorcized or exercised?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The London-based Economist describes it as the “ultimate networking event"; The Guardian, a British daily, as the “last-chance saloon to save the old world order." The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international advocacy non-governmental organization and think-tank founded in 1971 by German engineer Klaus Schwab, and its annual gathering at Davos, Switzerland, was once billed as the biggest talk-show-cum-photo op in the post-Bretton Woods world.

20.01 / 02:33

security awards Trade President War country peace Trump links Greenland threats to missing out on Nobel Prize

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. BRUSSELS—President Trump told Norway that he no longer needed to think “purely of peace" after being snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize, as European leaders scrambled to talk him out of a damaging trans-Atlantic trade war. So far, the European Union and the U.K.

20.01 / 02:33

markets COST UPS Provident Digital country shock Donald Trump’s Greenland tariffs are no great blow to Europe

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. EUROPEANS ARE no longer shocked by the threat of tariffs. They know President Donald Trump regards them as a fee for access to the American market, as leverage for American access to their own and as punishment for perceived slights.

19.01 / 15:25

UPS Landmark Sustainability Highways country Traffic Economic activity pickup to help India record all time high toll collection of Rs1 trillion in FY27

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s national highway toll collections are projected to breach the landmark ₹1 trillion mark in FY27, a surge fuelled by an aggressive expansion of high-speed corridors and a fundamental shift in how the country charges for road use. Internal government projections seen by Mint suggest a 25% jump in revenue to ₹75,000 crore in FY26, up from ₹61,408 crore in FY25.

19.01 / 14:05

security President country peace International Trump’s $1 billion-a-seat diplomacy club takes aim at the U.N.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. President Trump has expanded the idea of his proposed Gaza Board of Peace into a global body that would take on the role of conflict resolution currently held by the United Nations and carry a $1 billion fee for a permanent seat, according to a charter sent to prospective members. Trump announced the board last September as part of the Gaza cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.

what you should know about country

What is country and why is it gaining attention?

Country is a high-demand area that interests a wide audience. On our site, we regularly publish news related to this subject.

Where can I find the latest updates on country?

All latest articles about country can be found in the special selection. We publish information regularly.

How can I verify the accuracy of information on country?

We consult with professionals to ensure that the information about country is accurate and informative for our readers.