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EU's Antonio Costa meets Vietnam leaders to unveil strategic partnership

Vietnam has signed 17 trade pacts as it seeks double-digit expansion of its trade-reliant economy

Govt could order more indigenous reactors to boost nuclear capacity

The government is considering seeking bids to build as many as 10 pressurised heavy water reactors with a capacity of 700 megawatts each - a third such bulk order

US ready to use force to ensure Venezuela's cooperation, says Marco Rubio

The hearing marks Rubio's first appearance before Congress since the US raid on Caracas that led to Nicolás Maduro's capture on January 3

Starbucks removes limits for CEO's private jet use amid security concerns

The Starbucks board of directors took decision to enhance security measures for CEO Brian Niccol following a security review of risks

India must do more to wind down Russian oil buys: US trade representative

While New Delhi has 'made a lot of progress' on curbing buys of Russian crude, "it's hard for them" to completely wean off the supplies, said US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer

US sees sharp slowdown in population growth due to less immigration

The US population increased just 1.8 million, or 0.5 per cent, in the year through July 1, 2025 to nearly 342 million people, slowest pace of growth since 2021

Budget 2026 to lift govt borrowing to record, testing bond yields

The rise, driven by large debt maturities of about ₹5.5 trillion, comes as heavy state government issuance pushes up yields

BYD weighs India expansion amid rising demand for automaker's electric cars

The company is evaluating some form of local assembly in India and working on obtaining local safety and regulatory certifications for more models because of import quotas

Gold extends gains above $5,000 as debasement trade gathers pace

Gold stays above $5,000 an ounce as investors flee bonds and currencies amid geopolitical risk, while silver surges on strong investment demand

India offers EU automakers 6 times larger quota than UK, cuts car tariffs

Beyond the quota, the trade pact has negotiated a rate cut to 35 per cent over 10 years for fossil-fuel powered cars, officials added

Canada, India pledge to grow oil, petroleum trade in energy reset

The renewed push marks one of Prime Minister Mark Carney's major efforts to diversify Canada's export markets at a time of escalating trade tensions with the US

French lawmakers pass bill banning under-15s from accessing social media

The ban targets popular social media apps including Meta Platforms Inc.'s Facebook and Instagram, ByteDance Ltd.'s TikTok and Snap Inc.'s Snapchat

US appeals court blocks limits on ICE tactics against Minnesota protesters

A lawsuit filed in December alleged that federal officers violated the constitutional rights of six protesters, including boxing in a civilian's car and pointing a rifle inside

Starbucks CEO earns $31 mn in 2025, including $5 mn bonus, $20 mn in stocks

In fiscal 2024, Niccol's compensation was $96 million, the filing shows, and included a stock award of more than $90 million

Russia oil flows into India show resilience, likely to continue into 2026

India will continue to look out for the best prices and best margins for its refiners, strategically changing its buying slate while also dropping Russian imports slightly, a Kpler analyst said

Blackstone eyes more hiring in Asia to tap rising private market demand

The alternative asset manager sees huge potential from bringing private markets to individual investors, who are looking for alternatives to the conventional portfolio

Morgan Stanley eyes expansion in Asia as deregulation opens new markets

Morgan Stanley is pushing deeper into Asia as buoyant markets, a reviving Hong Kong IPO pipeline and rising trading volumes propelled the bank to a second consecutive record year in the region

Second-hand watch prices rebound as luxury timepiece market in upswing

The rollercoaster in secondary-market watch prices started during the pandemic, when consumers flush with crypto gains and stimulus payments started snapping up pre-loved models online

China to open nickel and lithium futures trading to foreign investors

The Shanghai exchange unveiled an internationalisation plan last May, which included a proposal to allow overseas investors to post foreign exchange as collateral for yuan-denominated trades

Here's why Asia's pivot to political satire is no laughing matter

Satire has become a barometer of a deeper dysfunction in governance as traditional channels to hold elected officials accountable are breaking down