India's EV sales jump 24.6% in FY26, offering a hedge amid rising crude prices
India's electric vehicle transition gathered pace in FY26, with total EV retail sales across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles rising about 24.6 per cent year-on-year to around 24.52 lakh units, according to retail data shared by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).
New progress in India’s nuclear energy program
India’s most advanced reactor has set the country on a path towards potentially cutting its dependence on uranium — and instead using the much more abundant thorium.
Hanoi Office at ANDPAD VIETNAM Relocated
ANDPAD (Headquarters: Minato City, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takeo Inada; ), which operates a cloud-based construction project management service, hereby announces that it has relocated the Hanoi Office at ANDPAD VIETNAM COMPANY LIMITED (Headquarters: Ho Chi Minh City, Republic of Vietnam; President: Yusuke Noda).
A New Songkran Landmark in Silom for 2026
As one of Thailand's most celebrated annual traditions, Songkran transforms cities across the country into vibrant spaces of culture, community and celebration. This year, Silom — one of Bangkok's most iconic Songkran hotspots — adds a new dimension to the 2026 festivities with "CP Splash to Space" at CP Tower Silom, supported by Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL (CPF), from 12–14 April 2026.
India defence exports surged 62% to $4.1 billion in fiscal year to March
India's defence exports for the fiscal year to March reached 384.24 billion rupees ($4.11 billion), a jump of more than 62% from the previous period, the government said in a statement on Thursday.
Da Nang, Chemnitz Boost Cooperation in Semiconductors, AI, Mechanics
Leaders of Da Nang and Chemnitz (Federal Republic of Germany) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the morning of March 31 in Da Nang, agreeing to promote connections in cutting-edge technology fields such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), mechanical engineering and automation, opening up practical cooperation between the two localities.
India emerges as global auto components hub and supply chain shift
India's auto components industry is poised for structural growth as global supply chains realign, with process-led manufacturers expected to emerge as key beneficiaries, according to a report by Avendus.
Expanding Market Access to Sustain Vietnam’s Rice Sector
The Mekong Delta provinces are currently entering the peak of the winter-spring rice harvest. As both domestic and global supply increase, export rice prices have continued to decline, dragging down paddy prices.
New Certified Humane® Farm in Vietnam Strengthens Reliable Cage-Free Egg Supply for Food and Hospitality Businesses
Global Food Partners (GFP) and Certified Humane® this week celebrated a major milestone for Vietnam's egg industry: the certification of the Nguyen Gia Livestock Production Cooperative, owned by Mr. Tue, under the Certified Humane® program—one of the world's leading standards for farm animal welfare.
PM Modi inaugurated ₹3,300 crore semiconductor plant in Gujarat
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kaynes Technology’s ₹3,300 crore semiconductor OSAT plant in Sanand, Gujarat, marking India’s second major chip facility
TUMI Celebrates Spring 2026 Collection With A Star-Studded Mediterranean-Inspired Journey
TUMI, the international travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand, brought the rhythm and sensorial richness of the Mediterranean to Koh Samui, Thailand, celebrating its Spring 2026 "Mediterranean Escape" collection. From March 28th to 30th, celebrities and VIPs from the Asia-Pacific region gathered to launch the destination-inspired collection, capturing the spirit of TUMI on vacation.
India records highest surge in QS subject ranking 2026
QS Quacquarelli Symonds, the global experts on higher education intelligence, has published the 16th annual edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject.
India’s Foreign Policy: Avoiding Public Confrontation and Keeping Balance
In a polarised world, India has chosen not to be absorbed into any single pole.
Overview of Qionghai - the core functional zone within the free trade ecosystem
From March 24-27, the " Boao: Where the World Meets, Qionghai: Where Free Trade Thrives" City Exhibition was held at Boao's Dongyu Island Cultural Park. This marks the first major city showcase since the launch of Hainan Free Trade Port's island-wide special customs operations, providing a panoramic window into Qionghai's role as a core functional zone of the free trade port. Woven with the theme of global connection and open development, the exhibition turns policies and culture into immersive, sensory experiences through innovative technology and design.
ET Graphics: India created a niche path in AI field
Even as the United States pours billions into foundational models and AI data centres, India is steadily carving out its niche in applied AI for one of the world’s largest enterprise and consumer markets.
Vietnam-Japan Advance New Generation ODA for Green Transition
According to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam, on March 18, JICA Vietnam coordinated with the Ministry of Finance of Vietnam to organize a high-level seminar on new generation ODA, focusing on a program loan worth 50 billion yen (approximately 320 million USD) to support Vietnam’s green transition toward green growth and climate change adaptation goals.
India Leverages 32-Million Diaspora, Scales Up Aid
India is attempting to run a 21st-century foreign policy on what remains, by global standards, a modest diplomatic budget—lean in size but increasingly stretched in ambition—leaning heavily on its 32-million-strong diaspora and a widening arc of development assistance to project influence far beyond its borders.
KCM Trade Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary with Exclusive Sailing Sponsorship in Sydney
In 2026, KCM Trade proudly celebrates its 10th anniversary — a significant milestone made possible by the continued trust and support of its valued clients. To mark this special occasion, the company has announced its sponsorship of a premium sailing event in Sydney.
India’s Economy: Sustaining Growth Momentum in a New Phase
Over three decades of sustained 6%-7% annual growth has transformed India from a half-trillion-dollar economy to a $4 trillion powerhouse.
NBA and The Coca-Cola Company Announce Multiyear Global Partnership
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and The Coca-Cola Company today announced a new global marketing partnership, bringing Sprite® back as the league's Official Global Soft Drink Partner.
