Thailand’s exports weaken as tariffs, currency pressure weigh on trade
Thailand’s export growth slowed sharply in August as US tariffs and a stronger baht began straining demand for key products. The Commerce Ministry reported a 5.8% rise in exports, the…
Europe markets open lower as FTSE 100 slips amid weak data, Powell’s remarks
Europe markets opened lower on Wednesday as weak economic data and cautious comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dragged sentiment, extending overnight losses from Wall Street and Asia.The…
India plans higher US oil and gas imports as tariff talks continue
India is working on expanding energy imports from the US while pushing for reduced tariffs on its own exports, signalling a trade strategy that places energy security at the core…
Alibaba integrates Nvidia AI into cloud platform
Alibaba Group is expanding its artificial intelligence push by integrating Nvidia’s physical AI tools into its cloud platform, marking one of the most significant collaborations between a Chinese cloud provider…
China trade surplus nears $1.2 trillion as global markets absorb record exports
China’s export sector has withstood five months of record-high US tariffs, pushing the country toward a projected $1.2 trillion trade surplus. Instead of retreating, manufacturers have redirected shipments to India,…
Flipkart injects $30M into Supermoney to expand lending and stock broking
Flipkart India Pvt., backed by Walmart Inc., has injected $30 million into its financial services arm Supermoney as the Bengaluru-based company strengthens its position in digital payments, lending, and stock…
Orsted jump 9% as US court clears restart of $5 billion Revolution Wind project
Shares in Orsted surged 9% on Tuesday after a US federal court on Monday allowed the Danish energy company to resume construction of its nearly completed Revolution Wind offshore project,…
Europe market opens in green: STOXX 600 rallies 0.3% as renewable stocks surge
European markets opened higher on Tuesday, driven largely by gains in renewable energy stocks. Investors reacted strongly to a US court decision that allowed Danish company Orsted to resume construction…
ASM International shares fall on revised guidance, but analysts see long-term upside
Shares in ASM International fell on Tuesday after the Dutch supplier of semiconductor-manufacturing equipment revised its full-year forecast, citing weaker-than-expected demand in the final months of the year.The stock slipped…
US H-1B visa fee applies only to new applicants, eases pressure on Indian IT
The United States has confirmed that a new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas will apply only to new applications, not to existing holders or renewals. The clarification, announced by the…