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Apple Shifts iPhone Production to India, Vietnam

Cupertino/New Delhi/Hanoi — Apple is accelerating the transformation of its global supply chain: The US tech giant will soon manufacture most iPhones sold in the United States in India, while iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and AirPods will largely come from … Continue reading Apple Shifts iPhone Production to India, Vietnam

BASF Sharpens Focus on Asia’s Emerging Giants

LUDWIGSHAFEN/BEIJING/DELHI — BASF, the world’s largest chemical producer, is accelerating its pivot toward Asia’s booming economies. At the company’s recent Annual General Meeting, CEO Markus Kamieth underscored plans to intensify growth efforts not only in China but more aggressively in … Continue reading BASF Sharpens Focus on Asia’s Emerging Giants

U.S. Tariffs Accelerate Apple’s Departure from China

CUPERTINO/SHENZHEN – Apple plans to manufacture all iPhones for the U.S. market in India by the end of 2026, aiming to avoid the impact of rising U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. Currently, most iPhones are made in China, but the new … Continue reading U.S. Tariffs Accelerate Apple’s Departure from China

Starlink’s Entry into India: A Game-Changer ?

NEW DELHI – After months of struggling to secure a foothold in India’s highly competitive internet market, Elon Musk’s Starlink is now on the verge of entering the country—thanks to an unexpected partnership with India’s two largest telecom giants. Reliance … Continue reading Starlink’s Entry into India: A Game-Changer ?

BRICS: Path to a new global monetary order?

KAZAN – Recent discussions at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Tatarstan, could set the stage for a new era in the global financial landscape. The debate around a common currency, supplemented by digital payment systems like BRICS Pay and cryptocurrencies, … Continue reading BRICS: Path to a new global monetary order?