E-Commerce in Asia: Will it be the Next Big Thing in Asia?
Asia, with 58% of the world’s population, is one of the fastest-growing markets for E-commerce, and its growth trajectory doesn’t seem to slow down. In 2023, Statista reported that by 2025, E-commerce in Asia can account for almost 60% of global e-commerce sales. So, if you put two and two
Trump’s Return: A Blessing or a Curse for India?
Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election and has become one of the two American leaders to reside in the White House after completing their terms. After his monumental win in this presidential election, investors are already anticipating what policy might be and how it will reshape the American economy
PM Modi’s Bold Steps to Strengthen ASEAN-India Bonds
At the 21st ASEAN summit in Laos, PM Narendra Modi unveiled a 10-point blueprint to strengthen ties with ASEAN nations, which includes people-centric initiatives such as the Youth Summit and Start-up Festival. The plan further proposes the terms to increase the number of scholarships at Nalanda University and invites the
FTSE Russell Adds South Korea and India To Its Indexes
FTSE Russell, the global index provider, will now include two Asian countries in its Emerging Markets Government Bond Index (EMGBI) and World Government Bond Index (WGBI) from September 2025. According to an official statement given by the FTSE on October 8th, 2024, India’s sovereign bonds will be added to the
Hong Kong Loses Its Financial Businesses to Singapore!
Hong Kong continues to bear Beijing’s burden; it is losing financial business to Singapore amid growing financial challenges in China. Moreover, according to a report published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), ongoing economic turmoil in China will help Japan, India, and Singapore become new financial hubs in Asia. The
Indian Firm Eros Ready to Setup Malaysia’s First AI Park
India-based Eros investment group is set to invest $1 billion to establish Malaysia’s first AI park and movie studio, announced Gobind Singh Deo, Malaysia’s digital minister. The decision was followed by a series of meetings held with business leaders at a conference in New Delhi, where he met Ali Hussein,
Sri Lanka Extends Free Tourist Visas to 35 Nations
In an attempt to boost its tourism sector, Sri Lanka has approved free tourist visas for visitors from 35 nations. According to the policy, tourists from India, China, the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Australia, Denmark, Poland, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Nepal, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, Japan, France and more
India & Malaysia to Improve Relations Through Trade Boost
India and Malaysia enjoyed a long, strong relationship until 2019. Relations between the neighbouring nations went south after former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad spoke against New Delhi removing the autonomy of India’s only Muslim-majority region, Kashmir. Because of this, Malaysia’s export of palm oil to India took a massive hit.
India’s Commercial Move for Lithium Discovery!!
India has decided to move ahead with exploration for extracts that support the export of green energy and decarbonise the economy. The Mines Ministry in India has decided to execute further exploration of Lithium in Jammu & Kashmir across the existing Lithium blocks before going through the auctions. As the
What Is Driving Investment Trends In Asian Markets?
In recent years, Asian markets have emerged as pivotal players in the global investment landscape. The investment trends in Asian markets offer unparalleled opportunities for investors with its dynamic economies, diverse industries, and rapidly growing consumer bases. From technological advancements in China to the burgeoning middle class in India and