Trump says he expects to reach trade deal with China on his Asia trip

President Trump is scheduled to arrive soon in Japan, where new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is banking on building a friendly personal relationship with the U.S. leader to ease trade tensions. The meeting is an early diplomatic test for...

Women at the Helm: Prikansha Luthra and India’s Evolving Defence Landscape

Women leaders like Prikansha Luthra are transforming India's defense industry, driving innovation and self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat), and shaping national security. India's defense industry has seen a silent transformation over the last ten...

Two US Navy aircraft go down 30 minutes apart in South China Sea

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To counter China, Trump’s Asia trip seen shoring up shipbuilding with key allies

With US President Donald Trump having kicked off his visit to Asia, new collaborations in shipbuilding with Japan and South Korea are set to advance amid ongoing port-fee disputes with China, as Washington seeks to counter Beijing’s dominance in...

IHG to develop Six Senses property in Japan’s Myoko Kogen ski region

IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Six Senses has finalised a hotel management agreement with Patience Capital Group for a new hotel and residential development at the base of Mount Myoko in Japan’s Suginohara ski resort area. Construction is expected to begin...

ColorJet Showcases FabJet Pro at ITMA ASIA Singapore 2025

ColorJet introduces the FabJet Pro, a next-generation sustainable textile printer, at ITMA ASIA Singapore 2025. Combining precision, speed, and eco-conscious design, ColorJet’s FabJet Pro redefines digital textile printing, strengthening India’s...

Vietnamese, Chinese government leaders meet in Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR — Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday. PM Chính respectfully conveyed the greetings and best...

Not LIC, but US Insurance Companies Lead Major Investments in Adani Group Firms; LIC, Adani Dismiss Washington Post Claims

The Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC) investment in Adani Group firms remains in the spotlight as the Washington Post’s controversial report faces backlash over its data on the Adani Group and the Indian government. Refuting all claims...

Why are we even considering China’s ‘super-embassy’?

Monday 27 October 2025 10:20 am | Updated: Monday 27 October 2025 10:21 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email A protester at a demonstration at the...

Korean Public Company Bitplanet Kicks Off Treasury Plan, Buys Bitcoin as Market Rebounds

In brief The company has acquired 93 BTC as part of its daily accumulation program. It aims to build a 10,000-Bitcoin treasury using $40 million in fresh funding and a rebrand. Bitcoin has been rising steadily over the past week, buoyed by softer...

Three Chinese Aviation Giants Added to U.S. Blacklist

The U.S. government further tightened sanctions on Chinese businesses by issuing new sanctions against several companies during President Donald Trump’s final week in office. The U.S. Department of Defense Thursday blacklisted nine companies with...

LEADERSHIP: Russian Suspicions about China

October 27, 2025: Officially, China and Russia are allies and trading partners. The reality is somewhat different. Both countries are constantly and quietly spying on each other. China has become the second largest economy in the world, with a GDP...

South China Morning Post appoints Tammy Tam as publisher in major overhaul

The South China Morning Post has announced an overhaul of its organisational structure to appoint a publisher who will oversee both editorial and business operations at Hong Kong’s English-language newspaper of record. Board chairman Joe Tsai on...

French Navy Falcon 50M Triton maritime patrol aircraft deploys to Indo-Pacific

The French Navy says a Falcon 50M Triton from Flottille 25F is operating in the Asia Pacific under Mission Himantura, after joining Exercise Sama Sama 25 in the Philippines from 6 to 17 October and then moving to Japan for Enforcement Coordination...

NaBFID CFO calls for state-led project agencies, stronger credit markets to unlock India’s infra growth

Monika Kalia, CFO, National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) The National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) is gearing up to raise Rs 70,000 crore in FY26, marking a sharp scale-up in its funding...

Banks May Soon Finance Domestic And Overseas Acquisitions Under RBI’s New Draft

Last Updated:October 27, 2025, 11:31 IST RBI proposes new rules capping banks’ capital market exposure at 40 percent of Tier 1 capital, with stricter limits for loans and investments. RBI May Allow Banks to Lend for Mergers and Acquisitions, Both...

Inox Solar Secures INR 7,000 Crore Deal with China’s LONGi to Supply 5 GW of Solar Modules

Inox Solar, part of the INOXGFL Group, has signed an INR 7,000 crore contract with China’s LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd. to supply 5 GW of solar modules over the next three years. Under the agreement, LONGi will procure modules from Inox...

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On ASEAN Summit Optimism, Regional Cues

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, supported by optimism surrounding the ongoing ASEAN Summit, which bolstered confidence in regional economic cooperation, and in tandem with gains across...

Trump, Xi set to finalize new trade deal as US-China talks ease tariff tensions

Daijiworld Media Network – Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, Oct 27: Top trade negotiators from the United States and China have reached a preliminary understanding on several key issues, paving the way for President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi...

Amazon crosses USD 20 bn in E-commerce exports from India; says on track for USD 80 bn mark by 2030

Amazon crosses USD 20 bn in E-commerce exports from India; says on track for USD 80 bn mark by 2030New Delhi, Amazon on Monday said it has surpassed USD 20 billion in cumulative e-commerce exports from India between 2015 and 2025 through its...