Japan Economy Boosted as BOJ’s Survey Signals Rate Hike
Big Japanese manufacturers’ business sentiment reached a four-year high in the three months ending December, according to a closely monitored survey. This boost in confidence reinforces market expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will raise interest rates this week. Despite current optimism, firms are concerned that conditions will worsen
Berger Paints to Invest ₹340 Crore in UAE for New Plant
Berger Paints Emirates Ltd Co, a step-down subsidiary of Asian Paints Pvt Limited, Singapore, has announced that it will set up its second paint manufacturing plant in the UAE. The company has pledged an investment of AED 140 million, which is approximately ₹340 crore or $38.12 million. According to Berger
Dutch giant ASML Slams EU after PM Modi’s Interaction
A senior executive from Dutch semiconductor company ASML criticised European Union leaders for being difficult to access for companies like his. Frank Heemskerk, ASML’s EVP of global public affairs, made these remarks after a meeting between ASML’s CEO Christophe Fouquet and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Heemskerk recounted that Modi
Tata Communications Wins Big at 2025 Asian Tech Awards
Tata Communications Limited was honored with the India Technology Excellence Award for Cloud – Financial Services at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2025. The award highlighted its pivotal role in helping Bajaj Auto Credit Limited (BACL) implement a secure, cloud-native lending platform powered by Vayu Financial Cloud. BACL, a fully
Hyundai Boosts US Investment to $26 Billion After Lee Visit
Hyundai Motor Group announced on August 26, 2025, an increase in its US investment to $26 billion through 2028, up $5 billion from the $21 billion pledged in March. The investment, aimed at expanding auto, steel, and robotics production, underscores deepening economic ties between South Korea and the US. It
Ex-President Yoon’s Wife Joins Him in Jail After Corruption Charges
Kim Keon Hee, South Korea’s former first lady, was taken into custody on Tuesday night after a court approved her arrest over alleged corruption, a charge she disputes. The move marks a pivotal moment in an expanding special investigation. Kim Keon Hee is now the first former first lady in
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Trump Objects Central Asia for Abraham Accords Expansion Push
Trump advisors are exploring an extension of the Abraham Accords to include Azerbaijan and key Central Asian nations in an effort to strengthen Israel’s regional alliances and broaden U.S. influence. Given their existing diplomatic links with Israel, Azerbaijan and Central Asia’s inclusion in the Abraham Accords would be mostly formal,
China Begins Building the World’s Largest Hydropower Dam in Tibet
China’s Premier Li Qiang announced the commencement of construction on what will be the world’s largest hydropower dam. The project, situated on the eastern edge of the Tibetan plateau, is estimated to cost approximately $170 billion, according to Xinhua news agency. The dam, comprising five cascade hydropower stations, will be
Malaysia Mandates Trade Permit for Import of U.S.-Origin AI Chips
Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry announced on Monday that, effective immediately, the export, transhipment, and transit of high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips originating from the United States will require prior approval through a trade permit. Anyone exporting, transhipping, or bringing such items into transit that are not explicitly
