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India-US Trade Talks In Advanced Stage, Agricultural Products A Hurdle: Official
Cobrapost
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News Indo-American Chamber of Commerce Executive Council Member Sunil Jain said there are many "difficulties and sensitivities" involved in the import of agricultural products. As per news report of NDTV,The India-US trade negotiations are at an...
ABB expands robot line-up for China to tap mid-sized customers
Yahoo Finance
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By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -ABB is launching three new families of factory robots designed specially for China, the Swiss engineering company said on Wednesday, as it aims to benefit from rising demand for automation among mid-sized...
US to impose 500% tariff on India, China over Russia business ties? Trump gives nod to Senate bill
Hindustan Times
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July 2, 2025
US President Donald Trump has given nod to a Senate bill that could impose 500% tariffs on countries like China and India that buy Russian oil and energy products. Trump has given nod to a Senate bill that could impose 500% tariffs on countries...
US Govt Wants 500% Tariff On India, China For Buying Russian Oil
Trak.in
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July 2, 2025
In a bold escalation of trade policy, former US President Donald Trump has endorsed a Senate bill that proposes imposing 500 percent tariffs on goods from nations continuing strong economic ties with Russia. The move, if passed, could have...
India renewable power output grows at fastest pace in three years
The Economic Times
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July 2, 2025
India's renewable power output rose at its fastest pace since 2022 in the first half of 2025, a Reuters analysis of government data showed. Renewable power output jumped 24.4% to 134.43 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) for January-June 2025, according...
Japan Eyewear Holdings is reviving a craft and building a global luxury brand
Inside Retail Asia
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July 2, 2025
O of JEH and son of the founder Shokai Kaneko, came up with a plan: To expand his own manufacturing business, recruit experienced frame makers and designers, and train a new generation that could follow in their footsteps. Kaneko, the man, today...
Retail leasing market thrives amid satellite casino closures in ZAPE
Macau Daily Times
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July 2, 2025
Realtor Centaline summarized yesterday the first half of the property market in Macau, highlighting the improvement in the retail leasing market while also noting potential lease terminations in the ZAPE area due to the closure of satellite...
India’s growth engine loses steam in June, may get back on track soon
The Economic Times
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July 2, 2025
The Indian economy hit a soft patch in June with several high-frequency indicators such as goods and services tax (GST), UPI transactions, diesel consumption and car sales showing muted growth or even a contraction from a year earlier. On the...
Japan PM Ishiba hails Nippon Steel acquisition of US Steel
NHK
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Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has welcomed Nippon Steel's acquisition of US Steel. He says it could serve as a model case to guide a strong economic relationship between the two countries. Ishiba was briefed on the deal's completion by...
Chinese tourists crown Vietnam, sideline Thailand
The Business Times Singapore
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July 2, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Chinese tourists are reshaping travel trends in South-east Asia, with Vietnam and Malaysia gaining ground while Thailand, the traditional hot spot, is seeing visitor growth stall amid currency swings, safety concerns and China’s...
China Focus: Chinese cashmere giant weaves 28 years of China-Africa collaboration
Xinhua News Agency
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HOHHOT, July 2 (Xinhua) -- In an industrial park in Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, machines hum as local workers skillfully craft exquisite garments using premium cashmere yarn from north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. This year...
China’s EDA tool restrictions – winners and losers
TechNode
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July 2, 2025
Every Wednesday and Friday, TechNode’s Briefing newsletter delivers a roundup of the most important news in China tech, straight to your inbox. Back in 2019, I wrote a two–part article on China’s electronic design automation (EDA) industry. I...
Japan silent on Trump tariff threat, vows 'sincere' trade talks
The Mainichi
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July 2, 2025
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kazuhiko Aoki holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 2, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's government on Wednesday declined to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose even higher tariffs on...
Consumers continue to rein in spending over fears about tariffs
China Daily Global
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A Times Square worker sets barricades in New York City on June 24, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] American shoppers tightened their belts and spent less in May over fears about tariffs raising prices, as figures show that consumer spending declined that...
India’s EV Industry Set to Achieve 80%+ Localisation and Cross-Border Expansion: EV 2025 Charts Next 5-Year Disruption Map
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 2, 2025
VMPL Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 2: Entrepreneur India EV 2025, held in Chennai on June 27-28, catalyzed bold conversations around India's electric future, bringing together policy visionaries, industry stalwarts, and capital enablers. The...
China Communist Party magazine calls for crackdown on price wars
The Gazette - Colorado
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HONG KONG (Reuters) -A prominent Chinese Communist Party publication called for a crackdown on forms of competition that fuel price wars and squeeze profits in various industries, criticising big firms and local governments for unfair practices....
Asia: Markets mixed as trade deal cut-off looms
The Business Times Singapore
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July 2, 2025
[HONG KONG] Asian markets swung on Wednesday amid trade war worries after Donald Trump said he would not push back next week’s tariff deadline, with Tokyo taking a hit from threats to ramp up Japanese levies. Sentiment was also mixed after the US...
India: Gen Z averse to purchasing health insurance, reveals new survey
Asia Insurance Review
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New data from Acko Insurance reveals a concerning gap in India's health insurance purchase behaviour among the Gen z population. Indian Gen Zs, despite being a digitally native and wellness-driven generation, remain significantly under-insured,...
India vs England 2nd T20I: Women In Blue Take 2-0 Series Lead
Zee News
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In a night of electrifying cricket at the County Ground in Bristol, India’s women’s cricket team clinched a 24-run win over England in the second T20I, powered by spectacular performances from Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur. With this...
India Projected To Clock 6.8-7% Growth In Q2
Zee News
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New Delhi: India’s GDP growth is projected at 6.3 per cent in current fiscal (FY26) despite external headwinds, an HSBC report said on Wednesday, adding that with 70 per cent of the indicators growing positively, the Q2 growth (April-June) is...