Vietnam has launched the most ambitious infrastructure development plan in its modern history, unveiling a massive $49 billion investment program that represents 10% of the country’s GDP and signals a fundamental shift in its economic strategy. Under the bold leadership of General Secretary To Lam, the Southeast Asian nation is positioning itself to become the […]

Japan’s economy delivered a pleasant surprise in the second quarter of 2025, growing much faster than economists anticipated despite mounting trade pressures from the United States. The robust performance has renewed confidence in the world’s fourth-largest economy and strengthened the case for potential interest rate increases by the Bank of Japan later this year. Push […]

In a monumental development for the Indian economy, S&P Global Ratings has officially upgraded India’s long-term unsolicited sovereign credit ratings to “BBB” from “BBB-“. This significant revision, which also saw the short-term ratings rise to ‘A-2’ from ‘A-3’, reflects a powerful endorsement of India’s sustained economic resilience and prudent fiscal management. The outlook on the […]

A recent report by Bank of Baroda has brought into sharp focus the complex dynamics of the global energy market, suggesting that while the global economy could face significant headwinds from a potential full embargo on Russian oil exports, India’s direct exposure remains surprisingly limited. The analysis estimates that India’s additional oil import expenditure would […]