Indian Tycoon Adani Bets Big on Vast Solar and Wind Plant
January 19th, 2024
Via The Frontier Post, a report on Indian tycoon Adani’s big bet on a vast solar and wind plant: Deep in the desert along the border with Pakistan, India’s most controversial billionaire is building the world’s largest renewable energy park as he races to future-proof his coal-linked fortune. Gautam Adani’s ports-to-airports, media and energy empire […]
Read more »Tesla EV Plans Spur ‘Musk Pilgrimages’ From India and Southeast Asia
January 16th, 2024
Via Nikkei Asia, an article on Tesla’s EV plans in India and Southeast Asia: Indian and Southeast Asian leaders are appealing directly to Tesla CEO Elon Musk to invest in their countries as the electric-vehicle maker weighs options for curbing its dependence on the Chinese market. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Musk in […]
Read more »Starbucks: Needs To Open A New Store Every 3 Days to Reach Its Indian Growth Goal
January 16th, 2024
Via Quartz, a look at Starbucks’ aggressive growth plans in India: Starbucks is starting to brew Indian stores faster and faster. With India poised to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2030, Starbucks is doubling down on the burgeoning market. Tata Starbucks, a joint venture between Starbucks and Tata Consumer Products, plans to operate 1,000 […]
Read more »Bangladesh-India Trade Cooperation: Expanding Markets for Mutual Benefit
January 16th, 2024
Via The Geopolitics, a report on the potential of Bangladesh-India trade cooperation: India and Bangladesh share a strong bond based on their common history, language, and culture. India was quick to recognize Bangladesh and establish diplomatic relations in 1971, right after its independence. This relationship goes beyond just strategic cooperation; it’s rooted in equality, trust, […]
Read more »Iran and India Reach Final Agreement on Chabahar Port Development
January 16th, 2024
Via Geopolitics in South Asia, a report that Iran and India have reached final agreement on Chabahar port development: Iran and India have reached the final agreement for the development of Iran’s southeastern Chabahar Port. The agreement to develop the strategic port was reached during a meeting between Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mehrdad Bazrpash […]
Read more »Maldives Signals Tilt Toward China
January 16th, 2024
Via The Diplomat, a look at the Maldives relationship with China and India: President Mohamed Muizzu’s recent visit to China signals a significant shift in the Maldives’ foreign policy, one that is overtly tilted in favor of Beijing. The shift came amidst a visible fraying in India-Maldives relations in recent weeks. In China, Muizzu expressed strong commitment […]
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