India’s housing market sees 23% sales drop, 34% supply decline
THE housing market continued its downward trend with housing sales in India’s top nine cities falling by 23 per cent while supply declined by a whopping 34 per cent in…
Japan approves lodging tax in 11 more areas as tourism booms
JAPAN approved Friday the introduction of accommodation taxes in nine cities and two prefectures from this fall, with more local governments moving to impose such duties amid a post-pandemic tourism…
Chinese experts warn cellphone overuse of affecting sleep quality
CHINESE experts have warned of the effect of overusing cell phones on sleep quality, as the electronic device has become indispensable to modern life while problems with sleep have surged.…
India targets 5.0 MMSCMD Coal Bed Methane production by 2027-28 to boost energy security
INDIA aims to increase Coal Bed Methane (CBM) production to 5.0 million metric standard cubic metres per day (MMSCMD) by 2027-28, strengthening domestic energy security and reducing dependence on imported…
Putin calls on Russian businesses to engage in BRICS projects
R USSIAN President Vladimir Putin has called on Russian businesses to actively participate in projects within the BRICS framework, emphasizing the economic potential of the alliance, TV BRICS reported. Speaking…
Trump aides prep new tariffs on imports worth trillions for ‘Liberation Day
WHITE House officials are preparing to impose sweeping new tariffs on most imports by 2 April, escalating US President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war with an unprecedented move that he…
Trump’s economic approval rating hits record low: NBC poll
The latest NBC News poll showed that US President Donald Trump’s approval rating on economy has hit a record low. The poll showed that 54 per cent of voters disapprove…
Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” heighten uncertainty for global trade, experts warn
EXPERTS warned that US President Donald Trump’s proposal for “reciprocal tariffs” is adding uncertainty to international trade. On Wednesday, the Trump administration raised global steel and aluminium tariffs to 25…
Putin greets 6th ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ forum participants
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has sent a greeting to the participants, organizers and guests of the sixth ‘Arctic: Territory of Dialogue’ international forum, which will be held on 26 and…
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Raisina Dialogue
THE 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue is set be inaugurated on 16 March by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the chief guest, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, will…