Bangladesh’s interest to join BRICS: Beijing assures its support

During the 13th round of bilateral political consultations between Bangladesh and China held in Beijing on 3 June, both parties agreed to work jointly for the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to China next month Chinese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong has appreciated Bangladesh’s interest in joining BRICS and assured of […]

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South Korea’s Yoon hosts Africa summit to tap minerals, vast export market

South Korea is one of the world’s largest energy buyers and is home to leading semiconductor producers and the world’s fifth largest automaker making a push for electrification. Partnership with Africa with 30% of the world’s critical minerals including chrome, cobalt and manganese is crucial, Yoon’s office said. Africa’s rich mineral resources and its potential […]

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Japan, EU agree to work on creating hydrogen demand and supply

Japan and the European Union on Monday agreed to work together on policies related to creating demand and supply for clean hydrogen as well as to cooperate in advancing technologies to develop the new fuel, a joint statement said. Japan sees hydrogen as a new and cleaner source to gradually substitute liquefied natural gas (LNG), […]

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Economic Reforms on the Horizon: Modi’s Expected Third Term Signals Major Market Shifts

As the world’s largest democratic exercise concludes, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s anticipated third-term victory is poised to significantly impact the nation’s financial markets and economic landscape. Exit polls suggest that Modi’s alliance is likely to secure an expanded majority in the 543-member lower house, potentially gaining the two-thirds majority required for constitutional amendments. This […]

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