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Russia ships the least crude oil in a month as major Baltic port halts

Russian crude shipments have dropped to a month low due to maintenance work disrupting operations at the Primorsk port. Despite a reduction in Ukrainian attacks on refineries, oil production facilities are still under threat. Notably, shipments to Asia, including significant customers like China and India, are declining, mirrored by a…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Women entrepreneurs can power Asia’s digital trade boom

Women entrepreneurs across Asia are increasingly turning to digital trade, enabling them to reach markets far beyond their local confines. This transition allows them to bypass traditional mobility challenges and limited funding opportunities. A variety of initiatives are in place to bolster women-led enterprises through training and improved financial access.

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Factory Tours Indians Can Actually Book: Plants, Mills and Breweries

Why a Factory Floor Beats a Palace TourThe smell hits first. Hot metal, fermenting grain, or the sharp sweetness of processed sugarcane, it is nothing like a museum. Factory tours work because they show you the thing being made, not a replica of it behind glass. India has a longer…

Times Life · Oct 20

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Trump open to trilateral talks with Putin and Xi on Ukraine war, with or without Zelenskyy

Donald Trump indicated a readiness to meet with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping to discuss the Ukraine war. He mentioned that negotiations can proceed even without Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump criticized Zelenskyy's handling of the conflict and suggested new leadership for negotiations. This potential trilateral meeting aims for denuclearization…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Asia’s resilience masks a growing jobs challenge as AI reshapes work

The Asia-Pacific region has shown resilience despite energy shocks and trade restrictions, with the IMF projecting 4.8% growth. While some economies are adapting to oil shocks, challenges persist, including high fuel prices and public finance sustainability. Many Asian economies face structural issues, including job creation for young populations with underemployment.…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Kipper cream or fish in custard? A century of magazine recipes reveals how Britain’s seafood tastes have narrowed

Walk into a British supermarket and you will see prawns from south-east Asia, salmon from Norway, lobster from Canada and tuna from the Indian Ocean.

The Conversation · Oct 19

Dollar firmer, euro weakens as French protests turn violent

In Asia, the dollar saw a minor uptick as unrest in France put pressure on the euro, causing a small decline. Emerging market currencies, notably the Indonesian rupiah, are struggling with the looming threat of a stock market downgrade. Oil prices dipped following the lifting of sanctions on Russia, which…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

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Global Market Today: Asian shares fall as AI spending worries weigh on sentiment

A fall in oil prices offered some support to bonds and Wall Street stock futures, limiting Asia's losses. Oil fell following US President Donald Trump's decision to waive some sanctions on Russia, though he later said a final decision on the matter had not been made.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Mapped: The fastest-growing cities in the world

Ghaziabad, a city next to Delhi, tops the table of annual growth rates at 5.2 per cent, followed by Surat in the western Indian state of Gujarat

The Independent UK · Oct 18

Jefferies’ Chris Wood says it’s time to diversify beyond AI. Where should investors look now?

Jefferies’ Chris Wood is urging investors to diversify beyond AI as earnings growth for global AI stocks is expected to slow sharply and valuations remain elevated. His Asia portfolio retains exposure to semiconductor companies while avoiding heavy AI capex spenders, with India, China and other Asian markets featuring prominently in…

The Economic Times · Oct 18

Heavenly bamboo invades US forests, while its red berries can poison birds

Introduced to America as an ornamental plant in the early 1800s, heavenly bamboo has become a concern in parts of the country because of its ability to spread into natural areas and its toxic berries. Despite its name, Nandina domestica is not a true bamboo. Native to Asia, this evergreen…

The Times of India · Oct 18

How a False Medical Claim Turned the Tokay Gecko Into a Trafficking Target

A Lizard That Announces ItselfThe Tokay gecko does not hide. At up to 35 centimetres long and coloured a vivid blue-grey spotted with orange-red, Gekko gecko is built to be noticed. Its call, a loud, two-syllable bark that sounds like its own name, carries across rooftops and through walls on…

Times Life · Oct 17

7 Migraine Triggers Specific to Indian Diets and Weather

Why Indian Triggers Get OverlookedMigraine research has historically been conducted in temperate climates on Western diets. The result is a standard trigger list, red wine, aged cheese, cold cuts, that describes almost nothing on an average Indian plate. Yet India carries one of the highest migraine burdens in Asia, with…

Times Life · Oct 17

Latin America Eyes 20% Export Boom in 2026 as Gold, Copper, and Asia Fuel a Historic Trade Run

CEPAL projects a 20% export surge for Latin America in 2026, powered by record commodity prices and a strategic trade pivot toward Asian markets.

Latin Times · Oct 17

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International Business Times · Oct 16

Oil Prices Are Already Soaring. Their 'Real' Cost Could Be Much Higher, Analyst Says.

Disruptions in the Middle East have driven physical oil prices sharply above futures benchmarks and squeezed refinery margins in Europe and Asia.

The Independent UK · Oct 16

I’m a hotel expert and I think Asia has the best hotels in the world – here’s why

There’s something about Asian hospitality that can’t be beat, says hotel expert, Gina Jackson

The Economic Times · Oct 16

Global hedge funds suffer steep losses as AI trade unwinds, Asia funds hit hardest

Global hedge funds suffered steep losses as investors unwound artificial intelligence-related trades amid inflation concerns and expectations of higher interest rates. Asia-focused stock pickers were hit hardest, losing 6.8% in early October, while global fundamental long-short funds fell 2.9% through October 15, according to Goldman Sachs data cited by Reuters.

Times Life · Oct 16

Sivasagar and the Ahom Monuments: Six Centuries of Assam History Near the Tea Belt

What the Ahoms Built and Why It LastedThe Ahom kingdom did not fall to the Mughals. That fact alone is worth the journey to Sivasagar. From 1228 to 1826, a dynasty that arrived from present-day Myanmar held the Brahmaputra valley through six centuries of war, flood, and internal fracture, and…

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Euronews · Oct 15

Azerbaijan hosts rare summit of both converging and opposing Middle East and Asian leaders

Middle East and Asian leaders, including those on opposing sides of conflicts, held a rare summit in Baku focusing on "confidence-building measures," addressing differences but also the opportunities of new transport corridors and economic realignments amid evolving global reshapes.

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Global Market: IMF warns of energy shock, AI correction risks to Asia's growth outlook

The IMF warned that Asia’s economic growth may slow to 4.4% in 2027 amid energy price shocks, Middle East conflict, AI market correction risks and rising bond yields. It urged central banks to prioritise price stability and governments to provide targeted fiscal support while managing inflation and debt pressures.

Times Life · Oct 15

The Night Frogs of Kerala: Species Found Nowhere Else on Earth

A Family Older Than the HimalayasThe family Nyctibatrachidae, Kerala's night frogs, diverged from all other frog lineages somewhere between 70 and 86 million years ago, when the Indian subcontinent was still a drifting landmass moving north across the Tethys Sea. The Himalayas did not exist yet. The frogs were already…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Asia set to ‘continue to outpace the world’, says IMF, as it asks central banks to stay focused on price stability

Asia's central banks are advised to potentially tighten monetary policy in response to rising inflation expectations. Inflation has been impacted by an oil shock from the ongoing Middle East war, raising near-term price expectations. The International Monetary Fund emphasizes the need for clear communication from central banks on maintaining price…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Global Market Today: Stock selloff extends to Asia as chip rout deepens

MSCI Inc.’s Asia Pacific equities gauge dropped 1.5%, heading for a fourth straight decline, led by losses in South Korea, a bellwether for artificial intelligence investment. The Kospi Index slumped as much as 6.5% to its lowest since late July, with chip heavyweights Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc.…

The Economic Times · Oct 14

El Niño warmth offers Asia relief from winter energy strain

Warm deviations of as much as 2C higher than usual are also set to gradually encompass most of China, except the heavily populated eastern coast, by January.

The Economic Times · Oct 14

As Russia turns to Asia, India a ‘natural option’ for Moscow beyond China, says EAM Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the importance of maintaining strong ties with Russia. He noted that Russia's relationship with Europe has significantly deteriorated since the Ukraine conflict began. Jaishankar mentioned ongoing negotiations for a trade agreement between India and the US are nearing completion. The article outlines the…

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