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ETMarkets Smart Talk | Fixed Income is portfolio’s seatbelt against volatility: Chakri Lokapriya of LGT Wealth India
The Economic Times
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July 18, 2025
In this edition of ETMarkets Smart Talk, Chakri Lokapriya, CIO – Equities at LGT Wealth India, explains why fixed income should be viewed as a critical stabilizer in any investment portfolio. Comparing it to a “seatbelt” that quietly cushions...
Japan temple's foreign tourist-only entrance fees spark debate, criticism
Japan Today
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July 17, 2025
A temple in southwestern Japan is drawing controversy and criticism for its recent decision to charge admission only to foreign tourists, at a time when issues related to people from abroad are gaining attention in the national election. Since...
Markets Struggle for Balance as Political Risk Looms Over Wall Street Rally
European Business Magazine
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July 17, 2025
The U.S. stock market continues to tread a fine line between optimism around corporate earnings and growing concerns about political interference in economic policy. While the Nasdaq remains within striking distance of record highs, investor...
Japan found $26 billion treasure under ocean but an innovation could keep it buried forever
The Times of India
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July 18, 2025
Japan’s deep-sea discovery near Minami-Tori-shima, a remote island over 1,200 miles from Tokyo, was seen as a major breakthrough. The seabed holds an estimated $26 billion worth of cobalt and nickel—critical metals used in electric vehicle...
"We would welcome holding of inclusive elections": India on Bangladesh
Times of Oman
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New Delhi: India on Thursday reiterated that elections in Bangladesh, scheduled for April 2026 should be credible, democratic, peaceful, and all-inclusive. Responding to a query on Bangladesh general elections after former Bangladesh PM, Sheikh...
India in touch with some friendly govts: MEA on Nimisha Priya case
Kashmir Reader
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July 18, 2025
NEW DELHI: Amid rising calls for intervention in Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s case, who is facing the death penalty in Yemen, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said it is actively pursuing diplomatic channels and engaging with...
Rohit Benedicton Breaks National Record As India Start Mix at FISU World University Games 2025
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
Mumbai, July 18: India's campaign at the World University Games in Germany got off to a mixed start on Thursday, with teenage swimmer Rohit Benedicton providing the day's standout performance by shattering a national record in the men’s 50m...
Business News | Smaller FMCG Players in India Growing Faster Than Big FMCG Companies: Report
Latestly
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July 18, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Smaller FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) companies in India are growing faster than their larger competitors, according to a recent report by Emkay Research. This trend is mainly due to their quicker innovation...
Climate groups in Asia push for energy sovereignty amid US fossil fuel trade deals
Eco-Business
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July 18, 2025
350.org Asia today launched REImagine Asia, a campaign for community-led renewable energy, emphasising the need for rich countries and polluters to pay their climate debt so that developing countries in Asia can achieve energy sovereignty. Amid US...
How BII doubled India commitments in 2024 led by debt investments
VC Circle
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Srini Nagarajan, MD and Head of Asia, BII British International Investment (BII), the UK government’s development finance institution (DFI), more than doubled its new commitments in India last year, led by a jump in debt investments, an analysis...
India should disregard NATO threat on doing business with Russia
The Indian Express
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July 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025 07:10 IST First published on: Jul 18, 2025 at 07:10 IST During Operation Sindoor, the S-400 formed the outermost layer of India’s air defence. This is the missile system that India acquired from Russia a few years ago despite the US...
Upcoming India-Russia summit to be held in Delhi, dates under discussion: MEA
Zee Business
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July 17, 2025
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday confirmed that India and Russia are set to host a summit in Delhi, with dates to be mutually decided. "India-Russia Summit is important. The last India-Russia summit was held in Moscow. It is time...
Japan's core inflation cools in June as expected, coming down from 29-month high as rice prices ease
CNBC
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July 17, 2025
A customer visits a store at Togoshi Ginza shopping street in Tokyo on January 23, 2025. Philip Fong | Afp | Getty Images Japan's core inflation cooled to 3.3% in June, coming down from a 29-month high of 3.7% as rice inflation showed signs of...
Toilet survey finds gender gap in Japan's restrooms
Bangkok Post
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July 18, 2025
Women lining up for restrooms at train stations and other crowded public facilities is a common sight in Japan, while men rarely queue. Some suggest it's because women need more time, but one user of ladies' rooms has found that men actually have...
Japan’s inflation stays elevated after easing from two-year high
The Business Times Singapore
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July 18, 2025
[TOKYO] Japan’s key price measure cooled a tad more than expected while remaining well above the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) target, keeping pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to mollify voters as he heads into Sunday’s (Jul 20) national...
Young Sri Lankan Political Delegation Meets Indian Foreign Secretary to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Lanka News Web
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July 18, 2025
A 24-member delegation of young political leaders representing 14 political parties from Sri Lanka met with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri as they commenced a two-week-long programme in India. During the meeting, Foreign Secretary Misri...
Australian journalist who locked up in China issues an urgent warning about the Communist country for Anthony Albanese
Daily Mail
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July 18, 2025
Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who was imprisoned in China for three years, has warned the 'scars' of her detention are still present as she watches Anthony Albanese wooed in China. The Prime Minister has been photographed at tourist spots in...
China threatens to block Panama ports deal unless its shipping giant gets stake: report
The Business Times Singapore
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July 18, 2025
[BENGALURU] China is threatening to block the sale of more than 40 ports, owned by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, to BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) if the Chinese shipping company Cosco does not get a stake, The Wall Street...
How is China leading the green energy sector?
The Hindu
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July 18, 2025
China installed more wind turbines and solar panels in 2024 than every other nation combined. This statistic alone underlines how China has sped ahead in the global green energy race, cornering the entirety of the renewable supply chain due to...
India needs to invest $1.5 trillion by 2030 for climate action at scale: Deloitte
Financial Express
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India would require around $1.5 trillion investment by 2030 across key areas to address the climate challenge at scale, according to Deloitte India’s latest report. The report titled ‘The climate response: Tapping into India’s climate and energy...