Why Saudi Arabia is betting big on soccer
Soccer in Saudi Arabia has entered a new era — the era of having global superstars play on Saudi turf. The 31-year-old Brazilian soccer star Neymar just became the latest …
Asia Economy
Modi, Biden pledge to deepen India-U.S. partnership
Indian artist Jagjot Singh Rubal gives final touches to an oil painting of U.S. President Joe Biden, at his workshop in Amritsar on September 5, 2023, ahead of the two-day …
European prices jump as strikes start at Australia LNG facilities
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage units at Grain LNG importation terminal, operated by National Grid Plc, on the Isle of Grain on August 22, 2022 in Rochester, England. Dan Kitwood …
India’s ‘freedom’ takes precedence over being a U.S. ally: Think tank
India’s relationship with the United States is the strongest it’s been in years. U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to meet for another bilateral …
Asian Development Bank says the world faces ‘immense’ funding challenges
Asia and the rest of the world face “immense” challenges, and the Asian Development Bank must work with others to address those issues, its director general told CNBC on Friday. …
China’s property market is going in 2 directions, says ex-PBOC advisor
China’s real estate sector is going in “two directions,” and even though further stimulus is expected, a recovery will not likely happen soon, according to a former advisor to the …
Asia’s ultra-rich population posts largest decline in the world: Altrata
Sunrise over Hong Kong’s Sky 100 Observation Deck. Anuchit Kamsongmueang | Moment | Getty Images Asia’s ultra-high-net-worth population declined by about 10.9% last year, marking the largest regional drop in …
India’s massive expansion to be a driver of global growth: S&P Global
Rowing boats on the holy river Ganges in India. Frank Bienewald | Lightrocket | Getty Images SINGAPORE — India’s stellar economic trajectory alongside strong forecasts for some Southeast Asian countries …
Where to stay in India? These 8 former palaces are now hotels
The Maharajas of India’s past built magnificent palaces as a symbol of their power. But in 1971, India abolished “privy purses,” or governmental payments made to these rulers. Several of …
India’s policy contradictions make it harder for investors to crack market
An undated editorial illustration of Indian rupee cash bills and a stock market indicator board. Javier Ghersi | Moment | Getty Images When India abruptly announced import restrictions on personal …