South Korea’s exports extended their growth streak in January, supported by strong semiconductor demand and a higher number of working days compared to the previous year due to a favourable calendar.

Strong Semiconductor Sales Drive South Korea’s Export Recovery

South Korea’s exports extended their growth streak in January, supported by strong semiconductor demand and a higher number of working days compared to the previous year due to a favourable calendar. Unadjusted shipments rose 33.9% year-on-year, according to data released by the Trade Ministry, following a 13% increase in December. Imports grew 11.7%, resulting in […]

Days after concluding the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that countries across the world are increasingly looking at India’s future potential while engaging in trade discussions.

India Viewed as Future $30 Trillion Economy, Says Piyush Goyal

Days after concluding the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the European Union, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that countries across the world are increasingly looking at India’s future potential while engaging in trade discussions. Mr. Goyal described the agreement as a long-awaited but carefully negotiated deal, stressing that it was […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, have agreed to further expand and deepen the bilateral partnership between India and Venezuela across multiple sectors.

India-Venezuela Relations Set for Expansion, Say Modi and Rodríguez

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, have agreed to further expand and deepen the bilateral partnership between India and Venezuela across multiple sectors. During a telephone conversation, the two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation in areas including trade and investment, energy, digital technology, health, agriculture, and people-to-people ties. They also exchanged […]

Solar cells face major challenges in outer space, where extreme temperatures, high radiation levels, and harsh environmental conditions reduce their efficiency and lifespan compared to performance on Earth.

Physicists test radiation-resistant solar cells for space

Solar cells face major challenges in outer space, where extreme temperatures, high radiation levels, and harsh environmental conditions reduce their efficiency and lifespan compared to performance on Earth. Scientists at the University of Toledo are working to address these issues through advanced research at the Wright Center for Photovoltaics Innovation and Commercialization, supported by a […]

India’s space programme may soon take on an unexpected but increasingly critical challenge: managing the world’s exploding volumes of data.

ISRO eyes space-based data centres for next-gen satellites

India’s space programme may soon take on an unexpected but increasingly critical challenge: managing the world’s exploding volumes of data. Recent reports suggest that the Department of Space (DoS) and ISRO are studying the feasibility of placing “physical data centres” in orbit, allowing certain satellite and communications data to be processed and stored directly in […]

Dubai Municipality has unveiled plans to build the world’s first fully robot-built residential villa, marking a major milestone in construction innovation.

Dubai unveils plans for world’s first robot-built villa.

Dubai Municipality has unveiled plans to build the world’s first fully robot-built residential villa, marking a major milestone in construction innovation. The announcement was made at the launch of 04 ConTech Valley, in collaboration with Expo City Dubai, as part of the emirate’s broader strategy to transform the future of urban development through advanced technology. […]

India is set to begin exporting green ammonia as early as 2028, marking a significant step in its ambition to become a global player in the clean hydrogen economy.

India targets green ammonia export rollout by 2028

India is set to begin exporting green ammonia as early as 2028, marking a significant step in its ambition to become a global player in the clean hydrogen economy. Renewable Energy Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi said discussions with potential buyers in Europe and Japan are already underway, with talks in Singapore also progressing. The move […]

India must align its policies to strengthen agricultural exports and avoid ad hoc trade restrictions that disrupt supply chains and undermine its credibility as a reliable supplier, the Economic Survey said on Thursday, January 29th, 2026.

Stable export policies key to India’s $100 billion farm export ambition

India must align its policies to strengthen agricultural exports and avoid ad hoc trade restrictions that disrupt supply chains and undermine its credibility as a reliable supplier, the Economic Survey said on Thursday, January 29th, 2026. The Survey described agricultural exports as “low-hanging fruit with immense export potential” and noted that they also provide India […]

India’s industrial landscape is undergoing a historic transformation. According to the Economic Survey 2026 presented in Parliament, the electronics sector has emerged as the country’s third-largest export category and is now poised to claim the second position, behind only traditional export leaders.

India’s Electronics Exports Surge, Finds Economic Survey 2026

India’s industrial landscape is undergoing a historic transformation. According to the Economic Survey 2026 presented in Parliament, the electronics sector has emerged as the country’s third-largest export category and is now poised to claim the second position, behind only traditional export leaders. This rapid rise reflects India’s growing role in the global electronics supply chain. […]

Days after signing a ‘Letter of Intent’ for a Strategic Defence Partnership with the United Arab Emirates, India, on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, held a security dialogue with Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.

India-Saudi Security Talks Held After Strategic Defence Pact with UAE

Days after signing a ‘Letter of Intent’ for a Strategic Defence Partnership with the United Arab Emirates, India, on Wednesday, January 28th, 2026, held a security dialogue with Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. Senior officials from both countries conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing security cooperation and discussed global and regional threats posed by terrorist groups. […]