The development marks the first signs of trade deal in the Pacific region following the U.S. withdrawal from the TPP. Peru expects to sign a “very ambitious” free trade deal with Australia which is likely to cover goods, investments, and… Read More ›
Geopolitics
Joint military drills by South Korean & U.S. military reinforces confidence in region
Markets across the world have fallen due to North Korea’s missile launch. As per South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, top South Korean and U.S. military officials have agreed to make a strong response to North Korea’s latest ballistic missile… Read More ›
Uneasy China tries to appease U.S. concerns on its export of cheap steel
The Trump Administration has twice rejected Beijing appeal to cut steel overcapacity by 150 million tonnes. The Financial Times has reported citing sources familiar with the matter, U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected a Chinese proposal to cut steel overcapacity… Read More ›
‘Nothing Can Be Ruled Out’ In Border Spat With China, Says Former Indian Diplomat
There’s hope the dispute may be resolved soon as India and China have yet to pull troops and the border standoff between the countries in the Himalayas is now going on three months. As a precondition for formal talks, China… Read More ›
After Brexit, Frankfurt Hopes To Become ‘Little London’
After a study said tens of thousands of jobs would be created, bolstering Germany’s banking capital, a city official has predicted that Frankfurt could become a miniature version of London after Brexit. As London, its dominant British rival, prepares for life… Read More ›
With Plans In Hand And Economy In Decline, Britain Heads Back To The Brexit Table
There are now signs of a potentially serious slowdown in Britain’s economy after a prolonged period of relatively benign economic numbers following last year’s vote to leave the European Union. From a widening trade deficit to lackluster manufacturing, they stretch… Read More ›
The Next Risk To The Global Financial System Could Be China’s ‘Belt And Road’ Initiative
Promoting economic prosperity and fostering diplomatic ties on a global scale is the aim of China’s mammoth, pan-Eurasian “Belt and Road” infrastructure initiative. That rhetoric comes with risks, and increasing levels of state-backed funding have raised concerns about just how… Read More ›
France backs Trump’s move on troops deployment in Afghanistan
The development points to the recognition of burgeoning economic opportunities in the region. On Wednesday, France’s foreign ministry issued a statement which backed the commitments made by U.S. President Donald Trump on maintaining a military presence in Afghanistan. “France recognizes… Read More ›
Eyeing Afghanistan’s dormant economic wealth, U.S. changes its Afgh-Pak strategy
This a significant strategic shift by the Trump Administration has potentially serious geo-economic consequences for the region and has the potential to bring about a turnaround in Afghanistan’s economy. With the U.S. Administrations deciding to secure Afghanistan from rogue elements,… Read More ›
Brazilian government likely to sell a portion of its stake in Eletrobras
This has the potential to open up Brazil’s power sector to private players. As per a Brazilian government source, the Brazilian government’s stake along with other state entities in Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras SA, a power holding company, could be as… Read More ›