M.F. Husain faced protests, violent threats and legal action over his nude depictions of Hindu goddesses. Almost 15 years after his death in self-imposed exile, the celebrated painter’s legacy is more ...
Prince Group’s Chen Zhi accused of ‘largest financial fraud,’ including overseeing Cambodian scams
Chen Zhi, chairman of Cambodia’s Prince Holding Group, stands accused of orchestrating what U.S. prosecutors describe as the “largest financial fraud in history.” ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Property Rally Builds, Keeping Central Bank on Guard
South Korea’s property market rally gained further momentum, reinforcing a decision by the central bank to refrain from lowering interest rates as it waits for government housing measures to cool ... ( read original story ...)
India’s private sector growth eases to 5-month low in October amid weaker demand and higher prices
India’s private sector growth slowed to a five-month low in October as demand softened and output prices rose, according to HSBC’s flash Composite PMI by S&P Global. The index dropped to 59.9 from 61.
India’s manufacturing PMI hits 2-month high at 58.4 in Oct
India’s manufacturing activity showed renewed strength in October, with the HSBC Flash India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to a two-month high of 58.4, up from 57.7 ...
India emerges as key snack supplier in Asia as potato exports rise 450% to $63.3 mn: GTRI
Nearly 80 per cent of shipments go to Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand, reflecting India’s integration into Southeast Asia’s snack and convenience-food supply chain,” Ajay ...
SBI gets ‘World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025’ and ‘Best Bank in India 2025’ recognition from Global Finance
SBI wins 'World’s Best Consumer Bank 2025' and 'Best Bank in India 2025' awards, highlighting its commitment to customer excellence.
China’s next 5-year plan puts focus on high-tech and consumers as trade friction drags on economy
China's top leaders have pledged to boost the country's self-reliance in advanced technologies and spur stronger domestic demand over the next five years.
China, India to cut Russian oil imports after Trump sanctions
The two countries paused imports from Russia as a defiant Vladimir Putin dismissed the US sanctions as unlikely to have a significant impact.
PBOC Adviser Says China Has to Do ‘Something Major’ for Economy
China needs a bolder spending package to mend the finances of households and companies, according to a central bank adviser, as signs of resilience in the economy mask the damage wrought by the trade ...