In New Delhi, on March 16, Benq, a display solutions provider based in Taiwan, announced its goal of achieving a 50% increase in its revenue in 2026, driven by a significant growth in its monitor and interactive flat panel business in India and South Asia. Rajeev Singh, the Managing Director for...
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Washington, March 15 – China has become the subject of international ridicule as its HQ-9B missiles, once touted as the best air defense system, have catastrophically failed in Pakistan, Venezuela, and now Iran within a year, according to a recent report.While China's HQ-9B missiles and JY-27A...
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New York, March 12 The US has initiated investigations against its trading partners, including India, China, Japan, and the EU, to examine and address "unfair foreign practices" that negatively impact American manufacturing.United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer announced the...
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Taipei, March 11 – Around 300 people participated in an annual march in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, to commemorate the 1959 Tibetan uprising. Organizers warned that China's "expansion of authoritarian rule" would not be limited to just one place, according to local media.Kelsang Gyaltsen...
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Taipei, March 9 – Taipei rejected Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's recent remarks about Taiwan on Monday, calling Beijing a "troublemaker" in the international community and a "saboteur of cross-strait peace", according to local media.Taiwan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lin Chia-lung...
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March 09, New Delhi – Stock markets across Asia plunged on Monday as oil prices surged more than 30 per cent following the near-complete shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz.In South Korea, the Kospi index dropped 6.7 per cent. Japan’s Nikkei 225 fell around 5.8 per cent after initially declining...
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Birmingham, March 8 Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen lost to his familiar opponent, Lin Chun-Yi, in the men's singles final of the All England Open here on Sunday, prolonging the country's wait to see a champion again at the prestigious tournament.The 24-year-old Indian put up a strong fight...
Beijing, March 7 – The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) faces increasing instability in 2026, as investigations into services and units linked to the February 26 incidents potentially disrupt leadership readiness and war preparation efforts, a report highlights.The report adds that the...
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Beijing, March 5 China announced a defense budget increase of approximately 1.91 trillion yuan (USD 277 billion), a 7% rise from the previous year in yuan terms, as part of its efforts to rapidly modernize its armed forces and keep pace with the US military.Premier Li Qiang, flanked by Chinese...
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Washington, March 5 – US lawmakers, foreign leaders, and experts have warned that China is expanding its influence in Europe. They said that Beijing uses investment, pressure, and covert tactics, and urged closer US-Europe coordination on technology, supply chains, and security.At a hearing on...
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Tokyo, February 27 – Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has responded to China's criticism of Tokyo's efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities, local media reported on Friday.In response to questions about the Japanese government's decision to eliminate restrictions on the...
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New Delhi, February 26 Consumer electronics brand Acerpure, a part of Taiwan's Acer Group, is looking to leverage its success in India to expand into other emerging markets like the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia as it seeks to grow globally, a senior company official said on...
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February 24, New Delhi – China has imposed restrictions on 40 Japanese firms and organizations, citing national security concerns, in an escalating dispute that has already affected travel to Japan.The tensions follow remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggesting that Tokyo...
New Delhi, February 21 – The Global Pravasi Kabaddi League (GPKL) has confirmed participation from international players across multiple continents for its upcoming second season.The upcoming season is expected to feature both male and female athletes from Europe, Africa, and Asia, further...
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Washington, February 19 – A bipartisan group of senior U.S. lawmakers has urged Taiwan’s leadership to significantly increase defense spending, warning that partial funding of a supplementary defense budget could weaken efforts to deter the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”) “aggression”.U.S...
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Washington, February 18 – A senior Democratic lawmaker has sharply criticised President Donald Trump over remarks suggesting he discussed future US arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling the move a departure from long-standing American policy.Indian-American...
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February 17, New Delhi – US President Donald Trump will soon decide whether to send more weapons to Taiwan, following a warning from Chinese President Xi Jinping.In a phone call with Trump on February 4, Xi called for "mutual respect" in relations with the United States, while warning...
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Washington, February 17 – US President Donald Trump said he would be “indirectly involved in those talks” as US and Iranian officials prepare to meet in Geneva, expressing hope for a breakthrough while warning of consequences if diplomacy fails.“Typically, Iran is a very tough negotiator,”...
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Beijing, February 9 China on Monday said that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's landslide victory in the midterm elections, which is widely seen as a result of public resentment over Beijing's strong opposition to her, reflects some deep-seated structural problems and shifting ideological...