By Rimjhim Singh, New Delhi TP-Link India is preparing a major push into local manufacturing, with plans to build its largest factory in the country, according to a report by The Economic Times. The network equipment maker, best known for its Wi-Fi routers and mesh devices, has begun discussions with three state governments to finalise […]
Read MoreIndia’s economy is set to grow 6.6% in FY2025–26, outpacing China and defying global slowdown fears, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook. The IMF’s upgraded forecast signals renewed confidence in India’s economic momentum, driven by strong domestic demand and a rebound in manufacturing and services. The 6.6% projection marks a significant […]
Read MoreThe trade conflict between the US and China shows no signs of easing, with both sides digging in, hoping they can endure the economic pain longer than the other. The dispute has once again thrust a group of metals known as rare earth elements into the global spotlight. China dominates every stage of the rare-earth […]
Read MoreBy Kandy WongandAlice Li With the US threatening to leverage its software strengths ahead of fresh trade talks with China in response to its recent export controls on rare earths, analysts say Beijing is unlikely to make major concessions, though progress could be made on issues such as soybeans or fentanyl. Washington is reportedly considering […]
Read MoreDhaka: The World Food Prize Foundation has awarded Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, the founder of Lal Teer Seed Ltd and Lal Teer Livestock Development (BD) Ltd, the Top Agri-Food Pioneer (TAP), 2025. This prestigious recognition, coinciding with the Foundation’s 39th anniversary, celebrates Mr. Mintoo’s outstanding contributions to transforming food systems and strengthening global food security. […]
Read MoreBY Park Chan-kyong Top Seoul officials are visiting Washington amid signs of major progress in tough trade negotiations, although analysts warn that a coerced deal could severely damage South Korea’s economy. Kim Yong-bum, policy chief of the presidential staff, and Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan left for Washington on Thursday to join Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol […]
Read MoreThe world has become “dangerously dependent” on the American stock market, and a correction could trigger global economic fallout far worse than the dotcom crash, former IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath has warned. In an opinion piece published in The Economist, Gopinath argues that both US and international investors have become deeply exposed to American […]
Read MoreBy Stephen M. Bland Uzbekistan is on track to be one of the five fastest-growing economies in the broader Europe and Central Asia region next year, according to the World Bank’s Europe and Central Asia Economic Update, Fall 2025. The report projects Uzbekistan’s gross domestic product will expand by about 6.2% in 2025 – well […]
Read MoreMalaysia will hold talks with the US secretary of commerce on sectoral tariffs, including on semiconductors, during a meeting of the ASEAN regional bloc next week, Malaysian state media reported on Wednesday, citing the trade minister. President Donald Trump’s administration in August imposed a tariff of 19% on Malaysian exports to the United States, though […]
Read MoreThe International Monetary Fund edged up its 2025 global growth forecast on Tuesday as tariff shocks and financial conditions have proven more benign than expected, but warned that a renewed US-China trade war threatened by President Donald Trump could slow output significantly. The IMF said in its World Economic Outlook that recent trade deals between […]
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