American Airlines plans to double India tech hub staff, sources say
American Airlines is set to significantly expand its technology hub in Hyderabad. The company plans to double its workforce to approximately 800 employees by early next year. This move follows similar expansions by other major global corporations in India. These hubs are increasingly handling core business functions, not just back-office tasks.
India Finalizes Letter of Request for 114 Rafale Fighters
India has finalised the Letter of Request for 114 Dassault Rafale fighters — valued at ₹3.25 lakh crore (~$38B) — with dispatch to France expected within weeks. Nearly 90 aircraft would be manufactured in India, establishing the first Rafale production line outside France.
What is Agni 1? India successfully test-launches ballistic missile from Odisha
India on Friday successfully test-fired the short-range ballistic missile Agni-I from the Integrated Test Range at Integrated Test Range.
Promoting Vietnam-EU Economic and Trade Relations
On the afternoon of May 22 in Hanoi, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Nguyen Hong Dien received a delegation from the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham), led by EuroCham Chairman Bruno Jaspaert, during their working visit to Vietnam.
AI helping India's engineering hubs generate IP faster, Daimler Truck executive says
Indian engineering hubs for global firms are accelerating intellectual property generation and mitigating supply chain risks, according to a Daimler Truck executive. AI is further speeding up innovation and engineering work, as companies increasingly rely on local hubs for product development. This trend is also influencing hiring, with a growing demand for niche talents in AI and cybersecurity.
Microsoft’s biggest India data center on track to go live in mid-2026, executive says
Microsoft’s biggest data center in India is on track to open by mid-2026, its country head said on Tuesday, as the tech giant spends heavily to bolster its position in one of the world’s largest markets for artificial intelligence services.
India’s exports surge signals global confidence in indigenous power
In a development that underscores a decade of steady transformation, India has recorded its highest-ever exports of the field in the financial year 2025–26.
BRICS weathers the storm, but has much work ahead
Everyone involved in the preparations for the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting, held in Delhi on 14–15 May, knew that this conference of the expanded forum would be difficult and complex and expected that the Delhi meeting would witness an open confrontation between the warring sides.
Big boost to India’s nuclear dream: US industry giants eye massive investment opportunities
A high-level U.S. industry delegation comprising representatives from the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Monday held detailed discussions with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on emerging opportunities for private investment and industry collaboration in India’s nuclear sector.
The World’s #1 Bestselling Robotic Window Cleaner: ECOVACS WINBOT Restores Crystal-Clear Views with Ease
The ECOVACS WINBOT is the world's #1 bestselling robotic window cleaner, according to data from global market intelligence firm IDC. ECOVACS Robotics, a global leader in service robotics, pioneered this category in 2011 with the WINBOT 5 Series – the world's first robotic window cleaner. ECOVACS' "Created for Ease" philosophy led it to create the WINBOT to bring consumers a smarter, safer, and easier way to tackle window cleaning.
Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay Unveils Two New Disney-Themed Experiences For Families
This June, Singapore's iconic horticultural attraction Gardens by the Bay invites families to step into two delightful Disney-themed experiences. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, Disney Garden of Wonder returns to Floral Fantasy with new topiary displays, while the flagship Children's Festival 2026 featuring Disney's Winnie the Pooh takes over Supertree Grove with outdoor installations and play areas. Gardens by the Bay was also named the third top attraction in the world in Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2026.
Measuring 'Institutional Inputs', Examining 'Market Outputs': The New Step Forward of PCI 2025
After more than two decades of accompanying reforms to Vietnam’s investment and business environment, PCI 2025 marks a new turning point as it expands for the first time from measuring the quality of local governance to comprehensively assessing the development ecosystem of the private economy.
From Desktops to Smartphones: Southeast Asia's Trading Transformation
The finance industry in Southeast Asia is changing very rapidly, Singapore's long-standing dominance giving way to the emerging technology markets of Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Vietnam alone saw domestic securities trading accounts climb to 12.26 million by February 2026, according to VSDC.
Jollibee Emerges as Vietnam's No. 1 QSR, According to Euromonitor
Jollibee Vietnam has been named the No. 1 quick-service restaurant brand in Vietnam by Euromonitor International in its Consumer Foodservice 2026 edition study—achieving the top ranking despite not having the largest store network in the market. The recognition underscores the brand's strong consumer relevance and execution in one of the Jollibee Group's key international growth markets.
New Research Finds Application Sprawl Puts APAC Workforces at Credential Risk
On 8 May 2026, Zoho Corporation released the State of Workforce Password Security 2026, a global research study covering 3,322 verified respondents across nine regions, six industries, and twelve roles. The report, conducted by Tigon Advisory Corp. on behalf of Zoho Vault, finds a growing disconnect between how organizations perceive credential risk and how they have acted on it. In APAC, 64% of surveyed businesses run more than 15 applications, with integrated credential governance emerging as the region's most critical unmet need.
Skyroot becomes India’s first spacetech unicorn, 4th in 2026
Skyroot Aerospace, which is gearing up to launch India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 into space, has become India’s first spacetech unicorn, with its latest funding round of around $60 million (Rs 568 crore) for a valuation of $1.1 billion.
India’s defence exports surge 25-fold since 2017
India’s defence exports have surged more than 25-fold from Rs 15 billion in FY2017 to a record Rs 384 billion in FY2026, reported the Sundayguardian live.
Vietnam-India Promote Cooperation in Human Resource Development, Science, Technology, and Digital Transformation
As part of the State visit to the Republic of India, on the evening of May 6 in New Delhi, the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology, in coordination with India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, organized the Vietnam-India Innovation Forum.
CUHK Claims Top Positions in Hong Kong and Asia in the Latest QS World University Rankings by Subject
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has achieved outstanding results in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, released on 25 March, further cementing its position as a global leader in research and academic excellence. Ten CUHK subjects have secured the top position in Hong Kong, and 21 subjects rank among the top 50 worldwide.
Indian investments in U.S. on rise: official
“Foreign direct investment from India to the United States was approximately $16.4 billion, which supported approximately 70,800 jobs,” said Brandon Remington U.S. Deputy Undersecretary in the Department of Commerce.
