13 Nov
IPO: Razorpay receives regulatory approval
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has approved the IPO application for fintech firm Razorpay, alongside other major companies, according to Reuters and NewsBytes.
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12 Nov
Bangladesh approves third LNG terminal
The government approved the construction of the new facility amid rising energy import costs.
12 Nov
Kazakhstan: Sovereign Wealth Fund Chief Detained on Corruption Suspicion
Nurlan Zhakupov, head of the Samruk-Kazyna fund, was arrested by Kazakh authorities as part of a criminal investigation.
12 Nov
Foxconn reports 34% rise in Q3 profit
The Taiwanese tech giant exceeded quarterly profit forecasts but issued a warning regarding supply chain constraints.
12 Nov
Asia's nuclear shift poses new challenge to fossil fuel demand
The expansion of nuclear energy infrastructure across Asia is expected to pose a significant challenge to global fossil fuel demand, according to reports by Reuters and TradingView.
11 Nov
Taiwan revokes entry permit for Alice Huang
Taiwanese authorities have revoked the entry permit of Alice Huang, the woman at the center of the ongoing scandal involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
11 Nov
South Korea: Bus crashes into 32 vehicles, 48 injured
A city bus in South Korea's Bundang district lost control and collided with a chain of vehicles, resulting in numerous casualties.
10 Nov
Three workers killed at Tata factory in India
An investigation has been launched following the deaths of three workers in a safety incident at a Tata iPhone components plant in Hosur, India.
10 Nov
China's trade surplus surpasses $1 trillion mark
Driven by a boom in exports related to artificial intelligence, China's trade surplus has reached a new record high.
10 Nov
POSCO completes expansion of Gwangyang LNG terminal
POSCO International has completed the construction of its second LNG terminal in Gwangyang with an investment of approximately 949.2 billion won.
9 Nov
China: Producer prices hit four-year high
Surging energy costs and weak domestic demand push Chinese producer inflation to its highest level since 2022.
7 Nov
Jewish community in Thailand concerned as Chief Rabbi’s citizenship revoked
Reports of the revocation of the Chief Rabbi of Thailand's citizenship and increased enforcement against the Jewish community emerge alongside steady Israeli tourism.
7 Nov
Allegations of excess ethanol in petrol; Indian government denies
A Karnataka minister and the opposition leader allege that petrol exceeds permitted ethanol blending limits, while oil companies maintain compliance with national standards.
7 Nov
New CATL lithium-air battery offers 1,900 km range
Chinese manufacturer CATL has unveiled a new high-energy-density battery technology promising unprecedented range for electric vehicles.
7 Nov
World News: India updates and environmental crises
Various reports cover arrests, legislation, and environmental crises in India and beyond.
6 Nov
Indian Supreme Court: Vehicular emissions a major contributor to Delhi pollution
The Indian Supreme Court highlighted the severity of air pollution in the capital region, as experts equate breathing the air to smoking dozens of cigarettes daily.
6 Nov
Market meltdown continues: Asian stocks tumble
Following sharp declines on Wall Street, Asian stock exchanges recorded significant drops this morning, with Japan's Nikkei index entering bear market territory.
6 Nov
Market turmoil in Asia: Nikkei tumbles 6%
Stock indices in Japan and South Korea saw sharp declines amid growing fears surrounding artificial intelligence.
5 Nov
Report: Billions in Asian LNG projects scrapped or stalled
The IEEFA reports that $67.8 billion worth of projects in four Southeast Asian countries have been cancelled or stalled due to high costs.
4 Nov
US Marine killed in training incident in Japan
A U.S. Marine has died during a training exercise at Camp Schwab in Okinawa, according to reports.
4 Nov
India approves $297 million incentive policy for critical mineral processing
The Indian government has approved a new 2.814 billion rupee scheme to boost the processing of critical minerals including lithium and nickel.
4 Nov
Bangladesh: Gas supply drops due to terminal maintenance
Petrobangla announced a four-day reduction in gas supply across the country due to maintenance work at the Summit LNG terminal.
3 Nov
Helicopter collision near Mount Everest: Conflicting casualty reports
Reports of a two-helicopter collision near Mount Everest have emerged, with conflicting details regarding the number of fatalities and injuries.
3 Nov
India: Cyclone Murasu expected to weaken, no casualties reported
Indian emergency authorities confirm that no loss of life has been recorded following the passage of the cyclone.
3 Nov
Nepal: Indian National Killed in Helicopter Collision Near Everest
Two helicopters collided in Nepal's Mount Everest region during peak trekking season; a New Zealander was rescued and is receiving medical care.
2 Nov
Japan: Internet Provider GMO Apologizes Following Cyberattack
Japanese internet provider GMO has apologized following a cyberattack, with the company's head expressing regret for failing to protect customers.
2 Nov
Xiaomi Shares Climb in Hong Kong as October EV Deliveries Top 50,000
Shares of Xiaomi rose approximately 6% in Hong Kong after the company delivered more than 50,000 electric vehicles in October.
1 Nov
Mass Protest in New Delhi Targets Modi and Changes to Voter Rolls
Organizers in India expect up to one million demonstrators to rally in New Delhi as opposition leaders protest voter roll changes and forced shop closures.
1 Nov
Marc Marquez Wins Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix
The Spanish rider triumphed at the Sepang circuit, expanding his championship lead ahead of securing another world title.
1 Nov
Thailand: Israeli Boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon Targeted with Antisemitic Slurs
Israeli boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon was targeted with antisemitic abuse while filming a video during a stay in Thailand.
31 Oct
Pedro Acosta Wins MotoGP Sprint Race in Sepang
Spanish rider Pedro Acosta won the MotoGP sprint race in Sepang, finishing ahead of Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi.
31 Oct
India Successfully Launches NVS-03 Navigation Satellite
India's space agency successfully launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite aboard a GSLV-F18 rocket from Sriharikota.
31 Oct
North Korea Calls Sanctions a Strategic Failure, Reaffirming Nuclear Status
Pyongyang rejected international pressure, declaring that sanctions have failed and cannot strip the country of its status as a nuclear-armed state.
29 Oct
UN Survey: Opium Production in Afghanistan Surges Fivefold in a Year
Opium production in Afghanistan has jumped fivefold over the past year, marking the first major rise since the Taliban banned poppy cultivation in 2022.
28 Oct
Seoul Bourse Jumps Over 6% Following Record Earnings from SK Hynix
Shares of the South Korean chipmaker surged 10% on record quarterly results, driving sharp gains across the Seoul stock market.
28 Oct
Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall in India; Nearly 100,000 Evacuated
Cyclone Arnab made landfall along India's southeastern coast, bringing ferocious winds, torrential rains, and triggering mass evacuations.
27 Oct
Mbappé Apologizes After Mao 'Dictator' Joke Sparks China Backlash and Lost Deals
The Real Madrid forward drew fierce pushback in China after calling Mao Zedong a dictator, prompting sponsors to cut ties and authorities to suspend LaLiga broadcasts.
27 Oct
Asian Markets Surge on Optimism Surrounding Anthropic IPO
Tech stocks across Asia rallied amid optimism over Anthropic's planned public debut and reports of a mega debt deal linked to Broadcom.
25 Oct
India: Modi Attends Air Force Show in Varanasi Following Roadshow
The Indian prime minister attended an aerial demonstration marking the Indian Air Force's 94th anniversary in his Varanasi constituency after holding a large roadshow.
24 Oct
Philippines: Four Pilots Killed in Mid-Air Military Plane Collision
Two Philippine Air Force training aircraft collided in mid-air at a military base south of Manila.