Vietnam’s Vinfast on Monday began production at a $500 million electric vehicle plant in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state, part of a planned $2 billion investment in India and a broader expansion ...
Vietnam’s VinFast in talks to boost local sourcing as first India plant opens
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast is in talks with several component manufacturers as it looks to source more from India, the company's Asia CEO said on Monday.
A year after a bloody uprising, Bangladesh is far from political stability
Bangladesh is marking one year of the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Aug. 5 amid hopes and desperation for a better democracy.
India regulator calls for structural reforms in derivatives trading, FT reports
India's markets regulator is advocating "structural reforms" for the country's derivatives market, following measures to limit retail participation and a temporary ban on U.S. trading firm Jane Street over alleged manipulation,
India and the Philippines stage joint sail and naval drill in the disputed South China Sea
India and the Philippines staged joint sail and naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea for the first time, a high-profile military deployment that will likely antagonize China. Beijing has separate territorial disputes with the two Asian democracies and a long-running regional rivalry with New Delhi.
China’s BYD breaks delivery growth streak as EV price war reshapes competition
While other major Chinese electric vehicle makers, including Li Auto and Nio, also reported a drop in July deliveries.
China Mobile buys over 14% stake in HKBN for $138 million
China Mobile , the world's biggest wireless carrier by users, said on Monday it had bought a 14.4% stake in Hong Kong-based broadband service provider HKBN for HK$1.08 billion ($137.58 million).
Japan Yields Slip, Casting Doubts on 10-Year Bond Auction Demand
Japan’s government bond yields fell on Monday morning following a weaker-than-expected US employment report, raising concerns about demand at a 10-year debt sale on Tuesday.
US-Japan trade deal: PM Ishiba hails ‘win-win’ agreement, warns implementation challenges — Here’s what he said
The trade deal reached last month between the US and Japan was “win-win” for both countries, but implementing the terms of the pact may be a bigger challenge than reaching the deal, Japanese Prime ...
Two Chinese government ships again enter Japan’s territorial waters off Senkakus
Two Chinese government ships reentered Japan's territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture early Monday, shortly after having left. The Japan Coast Guard is continuing to monitor ...