Economic growth

India’s market cap can ‘easily’ jump ten-fold in the next two decades, economist says

After overtaking Hong Kong’s stock market in December, India currently has the fourth largest in the world, and is now…

India stares at high youth unemployment as hiring in its IT sector slows

Employees work at the headquarters of security system developer Staqu Technologies in Gurugram, India.  Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images…

India to hold the world’s biggest election starting April in over a month-long exercise

Around 970 million registered voters are expected to cast their votes for India’s next prime minister. Sajjad Hussain | Afp…

Economy, Gaza war and China ties dominate

Presidential candidates Anies Baswedan, Prabowo Subianto, and Ganjar Pranowo, along with their vice presidential candidates, are posing for photos after…

India economy in a ‘sweet spot,’ but private consumption may slow: DBS

Food inflation accounts for almost half of India’s total consumer price basket. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images…

India, not China, will lead APAC growth in next 3 years: S&P Global

India’s GDP growth is expected to reach 6.4% in 2024, and will hit 7% in 2026, according to S&P Global.…

From hosting G20 to moon landing, Indians are ‘conquering the world’: Nita Ambani

After overtaking China to become the world’s most populous nation, India could also leapfrog its neighbor to also become the…

As Singapore’s aging population grows, businesses court older spenders

Citizens aged 65 and above make up almost a fifth of Singapore’s population in 2023. Nicky Loh | Bloomberg |…

Southeast Asia looks to renewable power for energy security

The floating solar photovoltaic power plant by EDPR Sunseap Group, a unit of Energias de Portugal SA, in Woodlands, in…

Thailand’s new prime minister boosts optimism, but his populist policies pose fiscal risks

Srettha Thavisin, Thailand’s prime minister, arrives at the Thai Parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. Valeria Mongelli…