India eyes ‘global manufacturing powerhouse’ status with budget boost
The measures aim to boost production in key sectors such as biopharma and semiconductors, and increase support for smaller businesses. Read More Here
Tag: Business
History Marches Past Davos
The World Economic Forum meeting in Davos will feature the usual pledges about stakeholder capitalism, purpose-driven business, and sustainable development. But without binding conditionalities, accountability frameworks, and risk-sharing that distinguish genuine value creators from rent extractors, it remains theater. Read More Here
Xi takes centre stage at APEC as Trump leaves early
U.S. President Donald Trump’s absence from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit laid out a red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping to dominate the Asia-focused gathering’s narrative and optics. Read More Here
China and India Rebuild Ties After Modi’s Rupture With Trump
India and China are restoring economic links strained by a 2020 border skirmish, with New Delhi set to resume direct flights with China as soon as next month. Read More Here
What Does Trump Want in the Middle East?
America’s allies in the region wish they knew! Read More Here
‘Business must go on’: why India is reaching out to the Taliban
Focus on humanitarian aid, regional connectivity could help India regain ‘strategic space’ lost after the Taliban took over in 2021, analysts note. Read More Here
Majority of ASEAN people favor China over U.S., survey finds
In a first, Beijing becomes Southeast Asia’s preferred choice over Washington. Read More Here
America’s Oldest Ally: Having the Croissant and Eating it Too
It has long been national interest, rather than high-minded idealism, that has driven French foreign policy—including its reliance on American military might. Read More Here
Europe Goes to China, Seeking Recalibration Amid Challenges
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are the latest European arrivals in Beijing. Their views on China are similar, but not in complete alignment. Read More Here
Why India Downplays China’s Border Threat
For India, responding to Chinese aggression is not only a military question; it’s complicated by political and business interests that have led to incentive structures for New Delhi when it comes to deciding if, when, and how to counter Beijing. Read More Here
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