Economy
Promoting Role of Private Economic Sector
The private economic sector is increasingly affirming its important role in the economy, with more than one million active enterprises accounting for over 96% of all businesses nationwide and providing employment for millions of workers.
Economy
India’ drone production ecosystem is evolving
The drone industry in India has entered a significant phase of expansion. The industry has entered a structured growth phase, with more than 38,500 drones registered, 39,890 remote pilots certified, and over 240 training organisations approved as of February 2026
Economy
The Credibility Dividend: Why India’s global commitments matter
India’s rise on the global stage has been driven not only by its economic growth and geopolitical weight, but also by its reputation as a country that follows through on its promises.
Meta taps Indian startup founder to solve WhatsApp's revenue puzzle
Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah to be the new head of WhatsApp, as the US tech giant seeks ways to monetise the messaging app's massive user base.
Data Economy Emerges as Vietnam’s Next Growth Engine
In the global digital economy, data is increasingly being described as a strategic resource that determines the competitiveness of nations. While development advantages once depended on natural resources or capital, today the ability to collect, process, utilize, and commercialize data has become a new measure of economic strength.
How India rewrote its economic destiny
By systematically laying down its own silicon cleanrooms, indigenous telecom stacks, high-speed rail designs and green energy corridors, India has insulated its micro-economy.
Hong Kong (China) unlocks new opportunities with Central Asia
Led by Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), John Lee, a high-level delegation visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan (May 31 - June 5) is already paying dividends, forging fresh opportunities to deepen ties between Central Asia, Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.
Blackwall Enters Vietnam: European Web Traffic Security Firm Launches Southeast Asia Expansion with 19-Year Hosting Partner HostVN
Blackwall, a European web traffic security company, today announced a partnership with HOSTVN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS JOINT STOCK COMPANY (HostVN), Vietnam's established digital infrastructure provider, to launch HOSTVN Website Protection - powered by Blackwall. The partnership marks Blackwall's first publicly announced entry into Southeast Asia.
Destinations to define India
India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 will be shaped not only by the industries we grow, the infrastructure we build, or the technologies we adopt, but also by the destinations we develop.
Wibmo Unveils Agentic Risk Intelligence Assistant - an AI Assistant for Financial Crime Operations
Wibmo, a PayU company and leading provider of payment security solutions, unveiled Wibmo Agentic Risk Intelligence Assistant (ARIA), an AI-powered platform designed to transform financial crime operations, at its flagship industry event 'Securing Digital Payments: Innovation, Intelligence & Trust' held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.
World's oldest operating nuclear units back on India's grid
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited says that following extensive modernisation and refurbishment the first two units at India's oldest nuclear power plant, Tarapur Atomic Power Station, are now back delivering power.
India’s thermal coal imports drop to 4-year low as green power rises
India's thermal coal imports fell to a 4-year low in January-May due to higher local output and rising renewable energy generation, commodities consultancy BigMint said.
India’s strategic engagement with the G7 in a multipolar world
The 2026 G7 summit, in Evian, France, marks India’s 13th participation as a guest nation and Prime Minister Modi’s seventh appearance as India’s representative since 2019.
India's Kaynes enters Japan's chip assembly market with local partners
Indian electronics manufacturing company Kaynes Technology is expanding its business in the Japanese market. Its subsidiary Kaynes Semicon is aiming to win orders for semiconductor assembly from local chipmakers, including those making automotive chips, reported Nikkei Asia
Vietnam-Brazil: Strengthening Cooperation in Renewable Energy
On June 16, 2026, in Brasília, the Embassy of Vietnam in Brazil successfully organized a seminar entitled “Vietnam-Brazil 2026: Strengthening Cooperation in Renewable Energy.”
Global steel turns to India with ASEAN Demand Offsetting
India represents the most compelling structural demand story in global steel markets over the next two to three decades. Steel consumption is forecast to nearly triple from current levels, driven by a combination of infrastructure investment, urbanisation, and an expanding manufacturing base that is attracting global capital at an accelerating pace.
Alibaba Cloud Expands European Footprint with Two Availability Zones in France
Alibaba Cloud, a leading global provider of AI infrastructure and the intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced the launch of its cloud region in France.
The Fibre Economy: India’s Next Opportunity
India’s relationship with fibre is civilisational, 5,000 years deep, woven into our villages, our traditions, and our collective identity
Gia Lai Seeks to Deepen Economic Cooperation with RoK's Investors
As part of a working visit to the RoK, on June 13, a delegation from Gia Lai Province, led by Pham Anh Tuan, Member of the Party Central Committee, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, and Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee, attended a business roundtable with RoK's enterprises organized by the Korea-Vietnam Economic and Cultural Exchange Association (KOVECA).
Promoting Vietnam-Tunisia Trade Cooperation
The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria, concurrently accredited to Tunisia, coordinated with the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA) to organize a hybrid business matching conference, combining in-person and online participation, to connect enterprises from both countries.
India and Indonesia strengthen defence cooperation
Finalising a deal for Brahmos missiles with Indonesia will top the agenda of PM Narendra Modi's Jakarta trip in July second week in what can make SE Asia’s biggest state as the third client in the region for the missile.
Kaohsiung Tourism Surges: New International Campaign Set to Reach 28 Million Across Asia
The Kaohsiung City Government Tourism Bureau has unveiled its new international tourism brand, "KEEP VIBRANT KAOHSIUNG." By executing a promotional blitz across Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, and Malaysia, the city has effectively enhanced its international profile.
India’s critical minerals push gains momentum
The race for the technologies of the future is increasingly becoming a race for the minerals that make them possible.
