European leaders headed to Asia this week with a key message: We need to work closer together to preserve the rules-based order against threats from China and Russia. Kaja Kallas, the European Unionâs top diplomat, and French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the links between Vladimir Putinâs war against Ukraine and Russiaâs deepening relationship with China…
As India reflects on the outcome of the brief military conflict with Pakistan in early May, it may be worthwhile to ponder over the current reality that even as Indiaâs cultural diversity and sweep of history may be unparalleled in a civilisational context, it remains prone to attacks from countries in its vicinity and beyond….
Japan is stepping up efforts to deter Chinaâs military ambitions in the Asia-Pacific as Tokyo and other US partners seek clarity from the Trump administration about its plans to counter Beijingâs power in the region. For the first time, Japan sent destroyers through the Taiwan Strait on two occasions in recent months, according to a…
Shanghai-based company Synyi AI recently unveiled a fully artificial intelligence (AI)-run clinic in Saudi Arabia. While AI excels at diagnosis, it lacks human empathy and nuanced judgement. Is the future of healthcare hybrid or autonomous? And can we trust AI docs? Just how do these AI clinics function? Synyi AI works with hospitals in China,…
Parallel to the recent escalation of military tensions between India and Pakistan, misinformation and disinformation surged online, making it increasingly difficult for the public to distinguish fact from fiction. Many media outlets published sensational stories riddled with unverified claims, and disseminated fake pictures and videos. Jingoism often drove the public response. Is establishing the truth…
The benchmark indices fell for the third straight day on profit booking, following a rebound after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire to end the four-day military conflict that stemmed from Operation Sindoor. On Tuesday, the Nifty 50 index fell 1.05% or 261.55 points to 24,683.9, while the Sensex 30 slipped 1.06%, its sharpest…
The number of humanoid robots in use could reach three billion by 2060. With the global population projected at 10.07 billion that year (source: Worldometer), thatâs one robot for every three of us. What might this shift mean for human employment, identity and purpose? What do the stars foretell about robots? Humanoid robot ownership could…
The 100-hour âOperation Sindoorâ is a resounding success. India has made its point loud and clear; the âceasefire” is holding and the border areas are peaceful again. This is the time we need to be alert to the shadows lurking beneath the glow of the euphoria over victory. These shadows are pregnant with questions. Indian…
A survey of global fund managers by Bank of America Securities has identified India as the most favoured market in the Asia Pacific region, having moved ahead of Japan, even as China came a distant third. This is an endorsement of Indiaâs broader economic appeal that has stayed strong despite global shocks and domestic disturbances. …
China’s expanding geopolitical ownership shows that the Asian nation owns a significant stake in Pakistan and Bangladesh’s stock exchanges by acquisition through the consortium method, official filings data show. In 2017, China acquired a 40 per cent stake in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSE), though a consortium of companies like the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE),…
