Indian manufacturing hits record high in Q3, production cost also rise: FICCI Survey
The Indian manufacturing sector has reached a historic milestone, with the industry's performance index hitting an all-time high in the third quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Huawei: 450 MHz LTE - The Key Driver Behind Digital Communication Networks
The 450 MHz spectrum is becoming a key driver in smart grids due to its unique advantages. Once seen as a traditional frequency band, it has seen revitalization for industrial digitalization.
SMU Launches Resilient Workforces Institute to Strengthen Singapore’s Workforce in the Age of AI
Singapore Management University (SMU) today announced the launch of the Resilient Workforces Institute (ResWORK), a new university-level research institute advancing workforce resilience and lifelong learning amid accelerating technological change. It is among the first institutes in Singapore and the region to jointly study adult-learning and the future of work through an integrated, interdisciplinary lens spanning economics, management, behavioural science and technology.
Bigo Live to Illuminate Seoul with Seventh Annual Awards Gala in 2026
Bigo Live, one of the world’s fastest-growing social live streaming platforms with over 600 million registered users across over 150 countries, has announced the seventh edition of its annual flagship event, the BIGO Awards Gala. Themed “SEOUL LIGHTS, BIGO NIGHTS,” the highly anticipated ceremony will take place at KBS Hall in Seoul on Friday, 23 January 2026, celebrating the passion and creativity of its global community of content creators over the past year.
Huawei: Automation, Digitalization, and AI as Key Drivers for Modernizing Power Grids
In 2025 alone, more than 10 major power outages disrupted electricity supplies worldwide, affecting over 1.2 billion people. Ensuring system stability has remained a top priority for global power companies. Jason Li, President of Global Marketing & Solutions, Electric Power Digitalization BU, Huawei.
India forex reserves rise $392 million to $687.2 billion in week that ended Jan 9
India's foreign exchange reserves rose marginally, by USD 392 million in the week that ended January 9, to USD 687.193 billion, driven by a jump in gold reserves while foreign currency assets dropped, the Reserve Bank of India's latest 'Weekly Statistical Supplement' data showed.
How India is expanding education and opportunity for tribals, women, and youth
India’s education and skill development landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, shaped by policies that place inclusion, cultural rights, and employability at the centre of national development.
TUMI Celebrates the Year of The Horse with A Limited-Edition Collection
International travel, lifestyle, and accessories brand TUMI celebrates the Year of the Horse with its 2026 Lunar New Year Collection. In the lunar zodiac, the Horse symbolizes momentum and a drive to explore new horizons. TUMI's limited-edition collection captures that feeling, honoring the strength, optimism, and spirited energy of the Horse. Entering the Year of the Horse with momentum, strength, and purpose.
India Deepens India–European Union Relations
In 2025, India pursued a strategy of strategic autonomy aimed at balancing its stability and development, drawing on historical experience and emphasizing institutional continuity, economic resilience, and multidimensional diplomacy.
Media OutReach Newswire and Asia News Network (ANN) Form Corporate News Release Partnership
On 12 January 2026 - Asia News Network (ANN) and Media OutReach Newswire have entered a partnership for corporate news releases. The landmark agreement means that Media OutReach Newswire, as the only newswire, provides guaranteed online news postings on the ANN news website.
India's inbound tourism shifts beyond traditional urban hubs on policy, digital push: Report
Inbound tourism in India is increasingly moving beyond traditional metropolitan hubs, reflecting a broader shift in travel patterns and regional growth, according to a report by the Mastercard Economics Institute
CHiQ Named One of the "2025-2026 Global Smart Home Brands Top 10" at CES
On January 7 local time, CHiQ was honored with the "2025-2026 Global Smart Home Brands Top 10" award at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The award underscores CHiQ's ongoing progress in smart home innovation and its commitment to enhancing the user experience.
Jorakay Corporation Appoints Dr. Jirat Sirichalermpong as New CEO, Effective January 5, 2026
On 7 January 2026, Jorakay Corporation Co., Ltd., Thailand's leading construction innovation company, has appointed Dr. Jirat Sirichalermpong as Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Mr. Suppapong Phetsuit, who will continue as Advisor to the Board. Dr. Jirat will lead the company under the brand direction "Build Today, Beyond Tomorrow," driving sustainable growth while maintaining Jorakay's market leadership in tile adhesive and tile grout, where it commands over 55% market share.
Changhong Unveils AI‑Powered Smart Home Solutions at CES 2026
The 2026 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) opened on January 6 in Las Vegas, bringing together leading global technology companies. As the barometer of industry trends, CES highlights rapid advances in consumer electronics. This year, Changhong presented a new portfolio of AI-driven home appliances under the concept of "AI Technology + Human-Centric Design", blending advanced intelligence with a distinctive design identity.
India’s Foreign and Security Landscape in 2025
India’s foreign policy in 2025 was defined by a renewed commitment to “strategic autonomy,” engaging with all major powers without fully aligning with any
India’s Rare Earth Elements Policy and the Way Forward
With an expanding market keeping future sustainability as its core agenda, India is set to push forth its endeavours to secure rare earth elements (REEs) through policy innovation and expanding technological prowess.
From lab to impact: How Google’s $8 million boost is powering India’s AI future
India’s artificial intelligence journey reached a defining moment with Google’s announcement of $8 million in funding for India’s AI Centres of Excellence, a move that underlines the country’s growing stature as a global hub for responsible, inclusive and application-driven AI.
Huawei and PEA Jointly Release Next-Gen Intelligent Substation Solution
On 30 December 2025, an event themed "AI Empowers New-Gen Intelligent Substations" was successfully held in Bangkok where Huawei and Thailand's Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) jointly unveiled an innovative next-gen intelligent substation solution, marking a new milestone in the digital and intelligent transformation of Thailand's power infrastructure.
How India’s Northeast transformed into an area of peace and prosperity
Over the past decade, India’s Northeast has scripted a remarkable transformation — one that defies old narratives of alienation and insecurity and heralds a new chapter of integration, opportunity, and positive momentum.
India’s village-first strategy transforms life for development
In the past several years, New Delhi’s strategic shift toward a “village-first” approach has begun turning the narrative around for communities perched at the edge of the nation.
