India Extends Startup Status For Deep Tech And Raises Revenue Cap To Match Longer Timelines
Policy Update And New ThresholdsIndia has changed its startup framework to reflect the longer development cycles of deep tech companies, extending the period during which they are treated as startups…
Bithumb Error Sends Billions In Bitcoin Before Exchange Reverses Most Transfers
Glitch And Immediate ImpactA South Korean cryptocurrency exchange accidentally sent more than $40bn (£32bn) worth of bitcoin to customers, briefly turning some users into multimillionaires. The platform, Bithumb, said it…
Japanese Stocks Hit Record After LDP Lands Two-Thirds Majority Under Takaichi
Market Reaction To Election ResultJapanese stocks rose to a record high on Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party secured a decisive election victory. The Nikkei 225 index…
Bangladesh Secures Limited Tariff Exemptions And U.S. Cuts Duty Rate In New Trade Deal
Agreement And Tariff ChangesBangladesh said it has secured exemptions for some clothing and textile products made with U.S.-produced materials under a new agreement announced on Monday, while Washington will cut…
India Weighs Under-16 Social Media Limits As States Study Australia’s Ban
Policy Debate Gains Pace Across States A debate over restricting social media use for children under 16 is gaining traction in India, with ministers in several states saying they are…
Nintendo Switch Becomes Company’s Best-Selling Console As Sales Pass 155 Million
Record Sales And Industry Rankings The Nintendo Switch has become the company’s best-selling console, passing 155 million units sold since its launch in 2017 and overtaking the Nintendo DS as…
India’s Supreme Court Warns Meta Over WhatsApp Data Use During Privacy Policy Appeal
Court Challenges Data Practices And Consent India’s Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a sharp warning to Meta, saying it would not allow the company to “play with the right to…
Draco Malfoy Becomes An Unlikely Lunar New Year Mascot In China
An unexpected figure has appeared in Lunar New Year decorations across China this year, with Draco Malfoy from the Harry Potter series turning up on doors, walls, and festive ornaments…
Comac Pushes Into Asia Pacific As Airlines Seek Alternatives To Boeing And Airbus
At the Singapore Airshow, Comac is using a high-profile appearance to present itself as a growing competitor to Boeing and Airbus, as airlines across Asia Pacific face long delivery delays,…
US and India Agree Trade Deal With Lower Tariffs As New Tariff Regime Linked To Russian Oil
US President Donald Trump announced he has agreed to a trade deal with Narendra Modi that will cut US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from previous levels and is…
China Bans Hidden Door Handles On Electric Vehicles Over Safety Concerns
China has banned the use of hidden door handles on electric vehicles, introducing new safety rules that make it the first country to prohibit the design amid growing scrutiny of…
UK and China Strengthen Ties with Visa and Trade Deals During PM Starmer’s Beijing Visit
Visa-Free Travel and Whisky Tax CutsThe UK and China have reached a new agreement allowing British citizens to travel to China for up to 30 days without a visa. This…
India’s Supreme Court Ruling Stirs Concerns Among Foreign Investors Over Tax Disputes
Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Government’s Position in Tax CasesIndia’s Supreme Court ruling on 15 January has added significant uncertainty for foreign investors, particularly private equity firms, following a judgment that…
India’s Economic Growth Faces Key Challenges Ahead of 2026 Budget
Strong Economic Performance Masks Deeper IssuesIndia’s economy is on track to end the financial year with a growth of 7.3%, exceeding $4 trillion (£2.97 trillion) in GDP, and overtaking Japan…
India And EU Trade Deal Advances Amid Shifting Geopolitics And US Tariff Pressure
The trade agreement between India and the European Union reflects strategic calculations shaped by global political uncertainty as much as commercial interests, following years of stalled negotiations and rising trade…
EU And India Finalize Trade Agreement After Years Of Negotiations
The European Union and India are set to announce a long-awaited trade agreement after nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations, as both sides seek to strengthen economic and strategic ties…
Illicit Telegram Marketplace Tudou Guarantee Halts Public Transactions After Processing $12B
Blockchain cybersecurity firm Elliptic says Tudou Guarantee, a major Telegram-based illicit marketplace operating in Southeast Asia, has stopped transactions in its public groups after processing more than $12 billion, raising…
Everstone Merges Wingify And AB Tasty To Build $100M-Plus Digital Experience Platform
Private equity firm Everstone Capital is combining India’s Wingify and France’s AB Tasty to create a digital experience optimization company with more than $100 million in annual revenue, just a…
Phishing Campaign Targets Iran-Linked Activists Through WhatsApp Amid Internet Shutdown
A coordinated phishing campaign targeting people involved in Iran-related activism and research has been uncovered after a UK-based Iranian activist received a suspicious WhatsApp message containing a malicious link. Technical…
Indian Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Tax Authority’s Ability To Challenge Offshore Structures
India’s Supreme Court has ruled against Tiger Global in a tax dispute over its exit from Flipkart during Walmart’s 2018 acquisition, potentially raising the tax risk for global funds looking…