Investor's Shanghai Trip Shows China's Cashless Economy
A fund manager visits Shanghai post-Covid, discovering China's cashless society and intense market competition, sparking a debate on India vs China investment strategies.
A fund manager visits Shanghai post-Covid, discovering China's cashless society and intense market competition, sparking a debate on India vs China investment strategies.
Despite Trump's tariffs aimed at reducing China's trade dominance, China's global surplus soared to $1.2 trillion in 2025, increasing its economic power worldwide.
China's trade surplus soared to a record $1.2 trillion in 2025, driven by strong global exports that offset declining shipments to the United States amid renewed trade tensions.
As Cold War II dynamics reshape global economic policies, India's path to prosperity lies in optimizing its mixed economy with a strong market orientation. Discover why flexibility and competition are key.
US President Trump's aggressive strategy in Venezuela and beyond aims to break China's deep economic grip on Latin America, built on massive loans and trade exceeding $500 billion. Will it work?
China's consumer inflation accelerated to 0.8% in December, the highest since Feb 2023. However, economists warn underlying deflationary pressures from weak demand and industrial overcapacity persist. Read the full analysis.
A new report states China breached email systems used by staffers of key US House committees, including those focused on China, foreign affairs, and intelligence. Read the full details.
The US capture of Venezuela's Maduro jeopardises billions in Chinese oil & mineral deals. Analysts debate if this bold move deters or emboldens Beijing's Taiwan ambitions. Full analysis inside.
Vietnam's economy expanded by 8.0% in 2025, driven by robust exports and domestic sectors. Exports to the US surged 28% to $153.2 billion. Discover how the nation navigated trade challenges.
China demands US release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, condemning the capture as a violation of international law and a major setback for Beijing's strategic interests in Latin America.
China imposes a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills, ending a three-decade exemption. This policy shift aims to counter a deepening demographic crisis as births hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
India firmly counters China's harassment of Indian nationals at airports. EAM Jaishankar asserts Arunachal Pradesh's integral status. India lodges formal protests over detentions.
China introduces a new 'contraceptive tax' to boost birth rates. We explain the policy's details, its economic logic, and why experts doubt its effectiveness. Read more.
China removes taxes on condoms and contraceptive drugs in a major policy shift to address its declining population. Learn how decades of the one-child policy led to this reversal.
Ram Charan warns China uses 90% excess capacity to dominate global industries. The US must unite allies to counter this economic threat. Read the analysis.
Five years after Galwan, India and China resume talks & trade. But the 2025 thaw is a tactical detente, not trust. Exports rise 90%, yet deficit nears $106bn. Can this fragile calm last?
India achieved the 4th largest economy rank in 2025. As we enter the top GDP club, the focus must shift to closing gaps with China and investing in health and education for sustainable growth.
In his 2026 New Year address, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Taiwan reunification inevitable and highlighted a major $170B Brahmaputra dam project. Read the full analysis.
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced an estimated 5% economic growth for 2025, meeting the official target. Read the full analysis of China's economic pressures and outlook.
China asserts it mediated India-Pakistan talks in May 2025, a claim New Delhi firmly rejects, stating issues were resolved through direct DGMO-level talks. Explore the diplomatic implications.
India achieves a historic milestone by becoming the world's fourth-largest economy in 2025. Read the full story and analysis of this economic leap.
India surpasses Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy. Government data projects it will overtake Germany by 2030, driven by strong growth and reforms.
India's economy leaps to 4th place globally, surpassing Japan, fueled by 8.2% GDP growth in Q2 2025-26. Discover the key drivers and future outlook. Read the full analysis.
China's stock market and economic growth in 2026 depend heavily on US demand and global AI investment. While new economy sectors soar, old economy struggles persist. Read the full analysis.
As marriage rates fall in China, a new 'singles economy' is driving demand for solo-friendly products and services, creating unexpected winners in retail, travel, and food. Discover the key trends.
The US economy grew at 4.3% in Q3 2025, beating forecasts. Explore the drivers—AI investment, consumer spending—and the K-shaped recovery outlook for 2026.
A deep dive into China's week: US DoD report on Arunachal, sanctions on US firms, falling industrial profits, and the potential return of K-pop. Key developments explained.
China's industrial profits fell sharply by 13.1% in November, the worst decline in over a year, highlighting deep economic strains despite strong exports. Read the full analysis.
A new report shatters the illusion of China's economic resilience, revealing a deepening structural crisis driven by debt, property collapse, and demographic decline. What does this mean for global markets? Read the full analysis.
India's economy grew at 8.2% in 2025, but faced global tariffs and a weak rupee. Explore the year's highs, lows, and what's next for the world's fastest-growing major economy.