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Geopolitics

‘Could allow for hundreds of billions to be returned’: Trump fumes a week after US SC tariff ruling

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk delivers global business news, covering industries, markets, trends, and analysis. - Focuses on in-depth reports, breaking stories, and e…

Geopolitics

New GDP series raises growth projection for FY26 to 7.6%

Times of India – World · India

At 7.8%, Third Qtr Growth Dips But Still Robust

Geopolitics

Decoding 7.8% GDP growth: What it means for India's road to become 3rd largest economy

Times of India – World · India

What does the GDP data tell you about the Indian economy? When will India become the third largest economy? What’s changed in the new GDP series and why is it …

Geopolitics

As the yuan sizzles, China’s central bank deploys double-barrelled policy tweak

South China Morning Post – World · China

With China’s currency having steadily strengthened in recent months, the central bank has rolled out a pair of measures to lower foreign exchange hedging costs…

Geopolitics

Global debt soars by US$29 trillion as US, China drive rapid build-up: report

South China Morning Post – World · China

Global debt climbed to a record high in 2025, rising at the fastest pace since the pandemic, with China and the United States accounting for a large share of t…

Geopolitics

Trump’s tariff setback could spark surge in Chinese imports to US: analysts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Importers in the United States are expected to front-load goods from China after the Supreme Court struck down the use of emergency powers as the legal basis f…

Geopolitics

India’s GDP grows at 7.8% in Q3 FY2025-26: Top highlights from first data under new series

Times of India – World · India

India’s economy grew at 7.8% in the October–December quarter of 2025-26, compared with 7.4% in the corresponding period a year earlier, according to the revise…

Geopolitics

New GDP series: When will India become the fourth largest economy? CEA explains

Times of India – World · India

Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran has expressed confidence of above 7% GDP growth potential of the economy. India is on path to become the world’s t…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong exports surge 33.8% in January thanks to rebound from 2025’s low base

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s exports surged by more than 30 per cent in the first month of 2026, thanks to a rebound from last year’s low base after US-China trade war fears ea…

Geopolitics

‘More exploitation, fewer rights’: Argentina braces for sweeping overhaul of labor laws

The Guardian – World · Europe

Javier Milei’s boosters say law will revive employment, but critics decry cuts to severance and longer working hoursArgentina’s senate is poised to approve a s…

Geopolitics

In Gaza, when money is scarce, every choice counts: Bank, cash, or credit?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestinians in the devastated enclave struggle to manage their daily lives amid shortage of cash caused by war.

Startups

Yogi Adityanath Announces ₹90K Cr Japan, ₹60K Cr Singapore MoUs

Your Story · India

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the state has secured investment commitments and large proposals during an official

Geopolitics

Negative gearing changes on the table before May budget, Jim Chalmers confirms

The Guardian – World · Europe

Treasurer says ‘not unusual’ for his department to examine options but stresses that no decision has been madeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest up…

Geopolitics

New GDP data series from today: What are the top changes in the methodology? FAQs answered

Times of India – World · India

The new series of data not only revises the base year for calculation purposes to 2022-23, it also incorporates several vital changes with an aim to give a mor…

Geopolitics

Ecuador hikes tariffs on Colombian imports to 50 percent starting March 1

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The new announcement from Quito follows an initial 30 percent tariff imposed by the Andean nation in early February.

Geopolitics

CAG study: GST boosted own revenue of almost all states

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments for repayment planning. - Estimate SIP returns to track investment growth. - Determine PPF/FD maturity amounts and ea…

Geopolitics

Trump tariff in limbo, US commerce secretary meets Piyush Goyal

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments for repayment planning. - Estimate SIP returns and mutual fund future values. - Determine PPF and FD maturity amounts…

Geopolitics

Bangladesh tension leads to 9% fall in foreign tourist arrivals

Times of India – World · India

- India-Bangladesh tension led to visa restrictions, causing a 9% drop in foreign tourist arrivals. - Both nations reduced visa issuance amid diplomatic disp…

Geopolitics

Venezuela suspends 19 oil, gas production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro, reports say

The Hindu – World · India

The suspension has had no impact on the country's oil and gas output so far, the ‌sources said. State oil giant PDVSA is selling the crude produced under the c…

Geopolitics

How US economic warfare pushed Cuba to humanitarian collapse

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US has eased its fuel embargo on Cuba, after sanctions helped pushed the country to what the UN calls “humanitarian

Geopolitics

Average long-term mortgage rate falls below 6% in time for spring home-buying season

The Guardian – World · Europe

Benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.98% from 6.01% last week, the lowest level since September 2022The average long-term US mortgage rate slipped t…

Geopolitics

Venezuela’s Capital, Laid Low by Misrule, Is Stirring Back to Life

The New York Times – World · US

New restaurants are popping up in Caracas. Nightclubs are bursting at the seams. The streets are eerily safe — with big exceptions. Could a revival be on the h…

Startups

Inside Bhadohi’s Carpet Economy

Your Story · India

Sant Ravidas Nagar, widely known as Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh — carpets are not just floor coverings. They are a signature craft that travels from local looms

Geopolitics

Hong Kong records HK$2.9 billion consolidated surplus for 2025-26. Here’s how

South China Morning Post – World · China

A combination of a strong initial public offering (IPO) market and bond sales has helped put Hong Kong’s financial health back in the black sooner than expecte…

Geopolitics

China’s rare earth curbs hit US aerospace, chips hard despite Trump’s trade truce

South China Morning Post – World · China

Suppliers to US aerospace and semiconductor ⁠firms face worsening rare earth shortages, with two turning away some clients, industry insiders said, weeks befor…

Geopolitics

India, Israel to resume FTA talks in May as both sides push for deeper trade ties

Times of India – World · India

India and Israel are set to resume free trade agreement talks in May 2026 in Israel, following initial discussions in New Delhi. The negotiations cover a broad…

Geopolitics

Singapore budget surplus: poor ‘fiscal marksmanship’ or prudent forecast?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Singapore’s unexpectedly large budget surplus arises from tough decisions to raise taxes earlier and means that the country is now in a position of strength, P…

Geopolitics

Hongkongers rush to showrooms as EV tax breaks end, ‘quotas’ sell for HK$60,000

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s decision to end tax breaks for private electric cars has sparked a rush to the showrooms, with some residents even selling their eligibility for th…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong banks’ collateral asset valuations to continue declining in 2026: S&P

South China Morning Post – World · China

The value of collateral assets used by banks for commercial property loans is expected to continue declining in 2026, according to S&P Global Ratings, as t…

Geopolitics

Authorities open to backing universities issuing bonds to fund megaproject campuses

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities are open to supporting universities in issuing bonds to fund the development of the proposed University Town in the Northern Metropolis, …

Geopolitics

'People are getting poorer': How Iran's struggling economy is changing how families live

BBC News – World · Europe

The soaring cost of living has left people struggling to afford basic items - creating pressures which led to mass protests.

Geopolitics

Long-term gains worthwhile, Paul Chan says as Hongkongers slam lack of budget sweeteners

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s financial chief has defended his latest budget against public criticism over the lack of sweeteners, stressing that the government must balance its…

Geopolitics

China sees rise in Chinese New Year travel, but per capita spending remains flat

South China Morning Post – World · China

China logged an overall increase in travel during the just-concluded Chinese New Year break compared with last year’s holiday period, but analysts said spendin…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong budget: everything you need to know from tax breaks to a big bet on AI

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have put together stories from our coverage of Hong Kong’s 2026-27 budget. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. B…

Geopolitics

ED attaches Anil Ambani's ‘Abode’ worth over Rs 3,700 cr at Pali Hill

Times of India – World · India

- Determine monthly loan installments. - Estimate SIP investment returns. - Calculate PPF/FD maturity and interest. - Assess NPS pension and mutual fund …

Geopolitics

US to keep China trade tariffs steady ahead of key Trump-Xi meeting: Greer

South China Morning Post – World · China

Washington will keep China tariffs at their current level as the Trump administration seeks “continuity” after the Supreme Court struck down the levies it impo…

Geopolitics

Budget reveal: government turns matchmaker with stronger hand in shaping economy

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s finance chief on Wednesday lived up to his credentials as a chartered accountant when he produced a surprisingly robust budget, flush with surpluse…

Geopolitics

Mexico prepares for 40-hour workweek by 2030 in major labour overhaul

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mexico's ruling Morena party hailed the bill's successful passage after years of back-and-forth with business owners.

Geopolitics

Influential economist Larry Summers to depart Harvard over Epstein ties

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Former Harvard President Summers quits after disclosures about his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.

Geopolitics

Rare move to take income out of Exchange Fund to pay for Northern Metropolis, other big projects

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Hong Kong government has produced a consolidated surplus earlier than expected, its first in four years, ahead of a rare transfer into coffers from the Exc…

Geopolitics

Trumponomics: Over a year into 2nd term, Donald’s economic policy shows mixed results

Times of India – World · India

US President Donald Trump's second term sees a mixed economic picture: strong growth and tech investment clash with stalled job gains and inflation worries. S…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong boosts investment body’s role in property sector, tech investment drive

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s government investment agency will take on a bigger role in attracting commercial property investment while advancing the establishment of an allian…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong bets big on innovation, AI and finance in line with national goals

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong is betting big on innovation, artificial intelligence and redoubling its focus on its international financial centre role as it aligns its economic f…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s virtual asset sector considered for taxation under policy review

South China Morning Post – World · China

A new government committee tasked with reviewing Hong Kong’s tax policies will consider updating them to allow for levies on the virtual asset sector and selec…

Geopolitics

US tariffs could rise to 15% or more after supreme court blow, trade representative says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Jamieson Greer warns tariffs may climb from 10% after Trump imposed global levy amid US supreme court setbackThe US tariff rate for some countries will go up t…

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