India has urged the United States to reconsider its proposed 12.5% tariff on Indian imports under the USTR’s Section 301 forced labour investigation. India has urged the United States to withdraw its proposal to impose an additional 12.5% tariff on Indian imports under a Section 301 investigation into forced labour-related trade practices, saying the move…
HOKKAIDO HAS long been known for dramatic volcanic peaks, creamy dairy products and powdery snow. These days, Japan’s northernmost major island is being touted by enthusiasts as the country’s next high-tech hub. “Hokkaido is the new Taiwan,” writes James Riney of Coral Capital, a Tokyo-based venture capital firm. Japanese officials speak, somewhat breathlessly, of “Hokkaido…
India has launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in January 2025 for a seven-year period from 2024-25 to 2030-31. India has been focusing on securing its critical minerals and rare earth supply chain, especially in times of increased geopolitical uncertainties. During PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia it was announced that India will invest…
The new emergency credit guarantee programme, launched by the Centre in May to support small businesses facing short-term liquidity stress linked to the West Asian crisis, issued over 4,11,497 guarantees amounting to over ₹1.55 lakh crore in just two months, the finance ministry said on Tuesday. FILE PHOTO: A man walks past an installation of…
It seems to be a decade of stress tests for the Indian economy – Covid pandemic, Russia-Ukraine war, US trade policy uncertainty, and now the Middle East conflict. (AI image) The Indian economy has emerged as a picture of resilience amid the US-Iran conflict, with most economic indicators flashing green as the war shows signs…
Chinese authorities are reportedly discussing restrictions on overseas access to the country’s most advanced AI models amid growing national security concerns. Chinese authorities have held discussions with some of the country’s biggest technology companies over the past month on restricting overseas access to China’s most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, including those that have not…
The attitude in Silicon Valley toward government used to be tax but don’t regulate us. That looks to be changing in the AI era. OpenAI now wants more regulation, more taxation and even partial government ownership. Is this the devil’s political testing of CEO Sam Altman? Open AI CEO Sam Altman OpenAI recently filed for…
India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) started discussions in New Delhi on Monday for the 13th round to review and upgrade their existing free trade agreement, as New Delhi wants to reverse the one-sided deal made during the UPA regime about a quarter century ago, people aware of the matter said. Shipping…
India has a game plan to become a semiconductor powerhouse, but the real test begins now.According to a recent report by Equirus Securities, the biggest hurdle is not strategy, but execution, with heavy reliance on imported equipment and gaps in the domestic supply chain posing key challenges. The report said India’s semiconductor roadmap draws on…
Your next trip to Saudi Arabia just got simpler!Planning a holiday to Saudi Arabia may soon involve far less paperwork and fewer bookings. Instead of applying for a tourist visa, reserving flights and searching for accommodation separately, eligible travellers will soon be able to complete the entire process through a single integrated booking.Saudi Arabia has…
