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Rubio–Jaishankar Mumbai Talks Today: Energy, Trade and Asian Supply Chains in Focus
October 20: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian External Affairs Minister S....
India
India–New Zealand FTA Takes Effect: What Exporters and Visa Applicants Should Check
October 20: The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has entered into force, New Zealand...
Asia
China’s Exports Jump 36% in September as Chip Shipments More Than Double; Factory-Gate Prices Rise 5%, Fastest Since 2022
China’s exports rose 36.3% in dollar terms in September and the monthly trade surplus reached $133.5 billion, while producer prices climbed 5.0% on fuel costs. Our tables set out the trade and price data and the nine-month totals.
Technology
Microsoft Unveils Maia 300, Plans Major AI Chip Rollout From 2027
Microsoft says Maia 300 will enter production deployment in 2027. Read its efficiency claims, architecture changes and what remains unproven.
Asia
Asia Is Most Exposed if the AI Boom Turns, AMRO Warns, Even as It Holds Regional Growth at 4.1%
AMRO, the economic watchdog for Southeast Asia, China, Japan and South Korea, kept its regional growth forecast at 4.1% for 2026 and raised 2027 to 4.1%, while warning that the same AI boom lifting exports could cause financial stress if it reverses.
Asia
South Korea Exports Hit $71.4 Billion in September 1–20 as Chip Shipments Surge
South Korea exported $71.4 billion in the first 20 days of September, led by record chip shipments, customs data show. The figures are provisional, not full-month totals.
Asia
Taiwan Companies Plan Another $20 Billion in US Investment as AI Demand Accelerates
Taiwanese companies plan an additional $20 billion of investment in the United States as...
Technology
Nvidia Invests $3.5 Billion in MediaTek as AI Chip Alliance Expands
Nvidia invested $3.5 billion in MediaTek convertible bonds as the companies expanded their AI chip partnership from data centres to PCs and cars.
Asia
Asia Manufacturing AI Boom: China, Japan and South Korea Factories Expand in August
AI hardware demand lifted factory activity across China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan in August. Here are the PMI, export and risk signals.
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Rubio–Jaishankar Mumbai Talks Today: Energy, Trade and Asian Supply Chains in Focus
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India–New Zealand FTA Takes Effect: What Exporters and Visa Applicants Should Check
October 20: The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has entered into force, New Zealand...
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Pakistan Cuts Petrol to Rs381.14 a Litre: October 20 Prices and Savings Explained
October 20: Pakistan has lowered its notified petrol price to Rs381.14 per litre and...
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Indonesia Stocks Fall Below 5,000 as MSCI Review Puts Market Reforms Under Scrutiny
October 20: Indonesia’s stock-market selloff has intensified scrutiny of market transparency after the Jakarta...
