The Ministry of Mines has been actively engaging with the private sector to build enough capacity in India to fully utilize electronic waste and recover critical minerals within the next few years, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Mines on Friday. The initiative follows the Union Cabinet’s approval on September 3, […]
Read MoreBy 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 MoreNEW DELHI: India’s largest private refinery and top importer of Russian oil, Reliance Industries, has bought millions of barrels of crude from the Middle East and US after Washington moved to sanction Russia’s two largest oil companies earlier this week. The latest development comes amid trade talks between Delhi and Washington, following US President Donald […]
Read MoreKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian foreign minister warned his counterparts from Southeast Asia that the space for neutrality is shrinking in a region increasingly shaped by big power rivalry, as they mark US President Donald Trump’s first trip to Asia since returning to the White House. The meeting on Saturday serves as a curtain-raiser for the annual […]
Read MoreBy Andrei Matveev Russia’s economy has faced renewed pressure following a fresh round of sanctions imposed this past week by both the European Union and the United States. After abruptly canceling a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin in Budapest, President Donald Trump shifted to a more hardline stance, announcing new sanctions. While these sanctions may […]
Read MoreTop economic officials from the United States and China ended their first day of talks in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday (25 October), with a Treasury spokesperson describing them as “very constructive.” The world’s two largest economies are looking to avert an escalation of their trade war and ensure that a meeting happens next week between […]
Read MoreBy Aidan Jones and Joseph Sipalan A crackdown on a notorious Myanmar scam base is cosmetic and timed to appease world leaders meeting in Kuala Lumpur this weekend, a senior security source has told This Week in Asia, as links between politicians and fraud empires threaten to embarrass Asean with US President Donald Trump flying […]
Read MoreBy Sylvie Zhuang in Beijing Beijing will leave no room for any form of “Taiwan independence” separatist activities, one of Beijing’s most senior leaders said on Saturday, marking the 80th anniversary of the island’s return from Japanese rule. “We should work together to advance the cause of national reunification and must leave no room for […]
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 […]
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