Why One Rupee Note Is Issued by Finance Ministry?
Generally, people assume that all currency notes in India are issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). A one-rupee note is not just your typical Indian currency note issued by the Government of India. Unlike your usual notes, such as ₹10, ₹20, or ₹50, which bear the RBI Governor’s
Penny Wong Visits Asia to Secure Australia’s Energy
The Australian foreign minister, Penny Wong, said she will visit China, Japan, and South Korea this week. The main reason for this trip is to discuss problems with fuel supply. There have been such problems in the West Asia region since the beginning of February. Now, Australia is dealing with
Digital Wallets Beat Cards in Hong Kong Online Shopping
Mobile payments now lead the way in how people buy things online in Hong Kong, leaving old-style credit and debit cards behind as more people choose smartphones for purchases. This move follows a broader shift toward tap-and-go methods, spreading quickly through the city’s internet-driven spending habits. Now, topping up cards
Bain Capital Closes Record $10.5B Asia Pvt. Equity Fund
Bain Capital is reportedly closing in on raising its sixth pan-Asia record private equity fund, with the private equity firm securing an impressive $10.5 billion investment, significantly more than its initial target of $7 billion. The staggering amount comprises $9 billion from external investors and $1.5 billion from Bain Capital
China Dominates Asia’s Lead in 5G Standalone
Asia remains the global leader in 5G standalone accessibility. China’s SA(Standalone) sample share was approximately 80.9% SA availability by Q4 2025, leading global rollouts, while Japan remained at 6.9%. India, Singapore, and South Korea are also rapidly accelerating and leading Asia’s 5G network. China continues to expand its massive 5G
TSMC to Invest in 3-Nanometre Chip Production Plant in Japan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to mass-produce advanced 3-nanometre chips in Kumamoto, southern Japan, with an investment of $17 billion, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Thursday. According to Yomiuri reports, TSMC has decided to build 3nm production capacity at its second Kumamoto plant and has informed the Japanese government
Top Fintech Companies in India: Driving Growth & Change
India’s Fintech industry has transformed its financial landscape over the past decade and continues to do so. The country has established itself as a global leader in digital finance, supported by rapid innovation, a strong regulatory framework, and widespread consumer adoption. Fintech companies in India have bridged the long-standing gap
Why Are My Alarms So Quiet, and How Do I Fix the Issue?
We all know the feeling of: you’re going to get a good night’s rest as you have to get up early in the morning but the thought of not ringing your alarm may disturb your sleep. It’s frustrating to rely on your alarm that is not ringing properly or the
China’s Travel Warning Hits Japan’s Tourism and Economy Hard
Within days of China advising its citizens against travelling to Japan amid a diplomatic dispute, Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International Travel Service reported an 80% decline in bookings for the rest of the year. The small firm, specialising in group tours mostly for Chinese clients, faces severe repercussions from
Indonesia’s 6.7GW Coal Phase-Out Plan Faces Funding Crisis
Indonesia’s ambitious plan to retire 6.7 gigawatts of coal-fired power capacity by 2030 faces significant hurdles due to the lack of funding from wealthy nations, according to the country’s top official overseeing the initiative. A coalition of ten donor countries, known as the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), pledged in
