Singapore is once again emerging as the focal point of the global business community as policymakers, CEOs, investors, economists, and technology leaders prepare to gather for the Reuters NEXT Asia Summit. The high-profile event comes at a crucial time when the world is navigating economic uncertainty, rapid technological change, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. With Asia…
Global financial markets entered the new trading week on a mixed note as investors balanced optimism surrounding the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution with growing concerns over geopolitical tensions, corporate earnings, and the outlook for global interest rates. While AI continues to fuel long-term confidence in technology companies, recent market movements suggest investors are becoming increasingly…
Sri Lanka has witnessed one of its deadliest prison uprisings in recent years after at least 25 people were killed and dozens more injured during two days of violent riots at Negombo Prison, located north of the capital city, Colombo. The unrest, which began as a confrontation between rival groups of inmates, quickly escalated into…
Valve’s return to the living-room console market has made an explosive start. The company’s newly launched Steam Machine has officially sold out across Japan within just a few hours of going on sale, surprising many industry analysts because of its premium price tag of more than $1,000. Despite concerns that the hardware was too expensive,…
India is preparing to witness another historic milestone in its rapidly growing space ecosystem. Skyroot Aerospace, one of the country’s leading private space startups, has officially announced that its Vikram-1 orbital launch vehicle is fully assembled and ready for launch. Scheduled to lift off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre between July 12 and August…
The legal battle surrounding cattle slaughter laws in Tamil Nadu has entered a new phase after the Tamil Nadu government approached the Supreme Court, challenging a recent order of the Madras High Court that reportedly imposed a complete ban on cow slaughter. The state government argues that the High Court’s ruling exceeds the powers granted…
Running a startup is often portrayed as an exciting journey filled with innovation, funding rounds, and rapid growth. However, behind every successful brand lies a constant battle against operational risks, financial challenges, and internal trust issues. Recently, entrepreneur and Nish Hair founder Parul Gulati brought attention to one such challenge after alleging that two employees…
India is preparing for a significant milestone in its trade and economic policy as the India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is scheduled to come into effect on July 15, 2026. Businesses on both sides have already started accelerating shipments, hoping to benefit from lower tariffs and improved market access once the agreement…
India is witnessing an active phase of the southwest monsoon, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across several states over the coming days. States including Gujarat, Odisha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and parts of North India are expected to receive widespread rainfall accompanied…
Indian equity markets ended the week on a positive note as improving global sentiment, easing concerns over U.S. interest rates, and declining crude oil prices boosted investor confidence. The Sensex and Nifty extended their gains, while Asian markets also traded higher after fresh economic data from the United States suggested that inflationary pressure may finally…
