India, EU conclude 14th round of FTA talks in Brussels; eye year-end deal

Senior officials of India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) concluded the 14th round of talks for a proposed free trade agreement in Brussels, an official said. The five-day talks began on October 6 to iron out differences on different issues...

India News | Uttarakhand CM Dhami Inaugurates Newly Developed Pulse Varieties Produced by Pantnagar University

Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) [India], October 12 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the 118th All India Farmers Fair and Agricultural Industry Exhibition held at Pantnagar University. On this occasion, he inaugurated...

China swims in global currents while Korea drowns in regulations

Published: 13 Oct. 2025, 00:03 Kim Dong-ho The author is an editorial writer at the JoongAng Ilbo. Eight years have passed since the Moon Jae-in administration introduced its income-led growth policy, built on two pillars: raising the minimum wage...

India welcomes Canadian foreign minister Anita Anand's visit: 'Will help build...'

Canadian FM Anand arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for an official visit. During her visit, she will meet with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. Read on to know more on this. Anita Anand arrived in New...

India, EU conclude 14th round of free-trade agreement talks

Top-placed officials from India and the European Union (EU) have concluded the 14th round of talks for a proposed free-trade agreement (FTA) in Brussels, Belgium, an official source has confirmed. The talks, spanning five days, kicked off on...

India News | North East Gets First Livestock IVF Lab; Foundation Stone Laid for Integrated Dairy and Cattle Feed Plant in Andhra Pradesh

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Giving a major push to India's livestock and dairy sector, projects worth Rs 947 crores were inaugurated and a foundation stone was laid for an additional project valued at Rs 219 crore in New Delhi on October...

India’s 1st Semiconductor Innovation Museum a great opportunity for students, engineers: Former Haryana Governor

Speaking to ANI at the sidelines of the inauguration, Bandaru Dattatrey, former Governor of Haryana, said, “I have complete faith in making a self-reliant India. And our semiconductors, and all our engineers and research scholars, will get a very...

Chinese woman calls off wedding, shocks ex-fiance by demanding $4,200 ‘hugging fee’

A woman in central China has drawn widespread attention on social media after demanding a “hugging fee” from her former fiance following the cancellation of their wedding. A Chinese woman went viral for asking her ex-fiancé to deduct $4,200 as a...

China tightens hold on Africa to exploit rare earths sector

New Delhi: China is further strengthening its dominance in the rare earth elements sector by making deeper inroads into African countries, which are rich in critical minerals like cobalt, lithium, and nickel, vital for the production of batteries,...

India's Real Estate Equity Inflows Jump 48 Pc In Q3 2025: Report

NEW DELHI: Equity investments in India’s real estate sector jumped 48 per cent year-on-year to $3.8 billion in the July-September period (Q3), a report said on Friday. This growth in inflow was primarily fuelled by capital deployment into land or...

Burgan Bank successfully prices $500 million in international bonds

This achievement underscores Bank’s solid position as a key player in international capital markets: Daher KUWAIT: In a strategic move that reflects global investors’ trust, Burgan Bank KPSC has successfully priced its $500 million five-year...

Green Shoots on China Lifts Crypto in Sunday Action

A modest reversal from Friday evening's carnage in crypto markets is underway after some calming trade war-related remarks from both Beijing and Washington. The walk-backs began late Saturday when China's Ministry of Commerce said its rare-earth...

Breaking: Trump Backtracks on 100% China Tariff Threat Says ‘Don’t Worry, It’ll Be Fine’

President Donald Trump has moved to ease tensions between Washington and Beijing with a fresh message of reassurance toward China. His statement comes as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies extend losses amid fears of a broader economic slowdown...

Opinion: China's cross-border M&A makes strategic shift

In an opinion piece for FinanceAsia, Adam Zhang, managing director of Collabrium Partners, shares his views on China’s approach to cross-border mergers and acquisitions is undergoing a significant shift in 2025. Hong Kong-based Zhang (pictured)...

GT investigates: Exposing US tactics to meddle in S. China Sea issue: Disinformation, sowing regional discord, and instigating regional militarization

The troops of the US, Canada, Australia and the Philippines conduct a multilateral maritime exercise in the South China Sea on August 7, 2024. Photo: VCG For a long time after World War II concluded, the international community broadly...

3 Cryptos Favored by Smart Investors Who Saw the Opportunity in XRP at $0.50

When XRP traded at just $0.50, only a select few saw its potential to climb above $3, driven by institutional inflows and renewed optimism about ETFs. Now, with new narratives forming around Layer-1, Layer-2, and meme-utility hybrids, those same...

Bitcoin Soars Beyond $114K, Ethereum Spikes 6% as US-China Tensions Ease

The biggest crypto liquidation event might have been just a big misunderstanding. Bitcoin’s price has awakened on Sunday afternoon, as the asset jumped by several grand to well over $114,000. Ethereum and most altcoins followed suit, with...

MCHI: Are We Missing The Real Impact Of China's Rare Earth Export Controls?

iShares MSCI China ETF presents a buying opportunity after an overdone market selloff driven by rare earth export control fears. MCHI's holdings are less exposed to China's export restrictions than U.S. equities, which face greater risk from...

Alarming Gold Price Surge Tops $4,000, Signaling a Crisis in the Global Financial System

The historic gold price surge above $4,000 an ounce reveals deep structural fears over the US dollar, national debt, and a potential AI market bubble Related: Trade escalation: Trump imposes 100% tariff on imports from China U.S. The unprecedented...

Toronto-Dominion Bank Is Still A Buy But Recent Overbuying Warrants Some Caution

Toronto-Dominion Bank remains a buy as fundamentals and valuation are attractive despite recent price appreciation and overbought technicals. TD's robust balance sheet, prudent loan management, and asset diversification support sustainability,...