Inflation has been the market’s dominant concern. While investors spent much of the past year focused on artificial intelligence, earnings growth, and record-high stock prices, the conversation has ...
South Korea’s finance minister says current FX level ‘excessive’
SEOUL, June 23 (Reuters) - South Korea's Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday that the current foreign exchange level at around mid-1,500 won per U.S. dollar is ...
US will ensure any unfreezing of Iranian funds does not finance terrorism, says Vance
Vice President JD Vance said US negotiators are exploring mechanisms to ensure any unfrozen Iranian assets are used for approved purchases such as American agricultural products, as peace talks with ...
Once Hormuz reopens, can Pakistan hit India’s basmati feast in the Middle East?
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz might give Pakistani Basmati exporters an opportunity to grab some market share from India in the Middle East. Pakistani Basmati exporters now have a subsidy-led ...
Pakistan warns it will ‘go to war’ over India’s attempts to control its water flows
Pakistan says it would consider military action if it receives evidence that India is moving at pace to block its water supplies ...
Indonesia plans to embed AI in key programmes, including $19.4b free-meal drive, document shows
JAKARTA — Indonesia plans to embed artificial intelligence in some key government programmes including its US$15 billion (S$19.4 billion) free meals plan, according to a presidential regulation draft ...
Why India’s future looks different after Modi’s latest speech
Why are Indians demanding more than ever before? Is it a sign of dissatisfaction, or does it reveal something much deeper about the country's transformation? At the Republic TV Summit 2026, Prime ...
Monsoon revival underway: Rain clouds shroud Mumbai, India still faces 46% deficit
Fresh INSAT-3DS images show a sharp surge in monsoon cloud activity over Maharashtra and nearby regions. The revival could bring widespread rain to Mumbai even as India remains far below normal June ...
China’s latest tool to control a disputed atoll: a strange floating platform
The movable structure has renewed fears that Beijing is expanding its campaign to dominate the South China Sea ...
New Indonesia law raises risk of money laundering through Danantara bonds, experts say
JAKARTA: A law passed recently by Indonesian lawmakers will give broad protection to buyers of special bonds issued by sovereign wealth fund Danantara, according to details made public over the ...