Biman Mukherji
Senior Correspondent, Asia
Biman Mukherji has more than two decades of reporting and editing experience in Asia, focusing on Indian and Asia business.
Biman Mukherji has more than two decades of reporting and editing experience in Asia, focusing on Indian and Asia business.
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English
Whether a slip or a calculated trade tactic, Sergio Gor’s remark upended decades of studied American neutrality on Kashmir.
Observers warn the pause ‘risks months of cascading delays’ for Asian countries with large numbers of pending applications.
Rising costs, visa restrictions and better regional choices drive a shift towards domestic undergraduate study before going abroad.
With Middle East sea lanes choked by conflict, melting polar ice offers Asia a seasonal two-week short cut to European ports.
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The deal is expected to give India critical design and engineering know-how to help build a long-term domestic submarine industrial base.
Ties have been strained by Sheikh Hasina’s self-exile in New Delhi, with Bangladesh ruling out a visit by its president to India for now.
Analysts say the pair gatecrashing a French firm’s bid gives India options, but questions remain about delivery.
Moscow is eyeing a direct rail link to India, reflecting a scramble by major powers to build trade corridors beyond Hormuz, analysts say.
N Chandrasekaran will step down in February and analysts say the group should prioritise a ‘swift and transparent’ succession process.
Analysts warn that steep tariffs on generic medicines will disrupt supply chains, squeeze investment capital from India and raise freight costs.
Analysts say the pact could evolve into a broader ideological military bloc that could extend its influence to the Indian Ocean region.
Analysts say a unified Brics could support Oman-led talks for a resolution and provide an alternative to US diplomacy.
The locally made missile system is set to be a key part of India’s goal to create a multilayered national defence umbrella by 2035.
Asia’s power infrastructure may come under pressure due to high demand for air conditioning amid lingering concerns over energy supply.
How long this boost in relations will last, though, depends on whether the yen can hold its value, experts say.
Nandan Nilekani’s efforts to reform the nation’s education sector face employability and AI challenges amid anger over exam scandals.
Another energy-price shock could mean renewed pressure on their currencies, subsidies and public finances.
Analysts welcome the outreach, saying the summit will be an opportunity for both sides to work together if Rahman accepts the invitation.
Fake videos targeting a top military officer and rising online fraud cases have raised fears of deepfakes sowing ‘panic and confusion’.
Concerns over the independence of central banks in Indonesia and beyond have grown after Perry Warjiyo’s resignation.
New Delhi avoided a higher tariff rate via a timely policy change, but US demands and Russian oil friction leave a trade deal in limbo.
Every six weeks or so, an Indian shipyard sends a new warship into service. The pace is no accident.
India’s latest street protests have been a challenge to PM Narendra Modi as politicians joined youngsters’ calls to demand action.
Akasa Air aims to raise its capacity while AirBorneo plans to connect more regional destinations as larger rivals face constraints to expand.
Analysts say Congress’ failure to be fully in sync with the movement reveals a missed opportunity to connect with India’s Gen Z.
Investment chief Rosan Roeslani says the overhaul is about building trust, not just pleasing index providers.
A Houthi blockade could disrupt Saudi oil flows through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, leaving Asian buyers with fewer options.
Skyroot’s Vikram-1 rocket lifted off on Saturday, carrying customer payloads and in-orbit experiments on its maiden orbital mission.
New Delhi’s ‘proactive new playbook’ aims to fill the vacuum left by fluctuating US commitments in the region, analysts say.
