Companies
India picked for Omron's new blood pressure monitor factory
Japanese company set for local production in market with 300m hypertension patients
India
International relations
Nepal's PM heads to India to mend fences, win benefits
Pushpa Kamal Dahal faces delicate diplomacy between New Delhi and Beijing
DealStreetAsia
Micro VCs bet big on early-stage India deals amid funding winter
'Booming' entrepreneurial activity attracts interest from small-scale venture capital
Interview
India, as largest democracy, must condemn Russia for Ukraine war
Human Rights Watch head also says Tokyo can spur ASEAN to act on Myanmar regime
Automobiles
Honda to double number of programmers to 10,000 by 2030
Toyota joins EV push with plan to retrain 9,000 workers as software engineers
Market Spotlight
Singapore property market heats up, squeezing expat renters
Chinese investors may shrug off higher stamp duty imposed on foreign buyers
Politics
Indian opposition boycott overshadows new Parliament inauguration
Modi's foes find another rallying point ahead of 2024 elections
The Future of Asia 2023
India poses unique hurdles, rewards for female founders: Saathi CEO
Role models are essential 'no matter if they're a man or a woman'
DealStreetAsia
India-focused Kedaara Capital gears up to raise $1bn
Fourth investment vehicle comes after 2013 debut fund closed at $540m
The Future of Asia 2023
China is no exception in Sri Lanka's debt talks: president
Absence of top creditor raises questions about multilateral platform
Startups
Indian startup valuations are slashed by global investors
Markdowns approach 50% for edtech firm Byju's and food delivery service Swiggy
Politics
India opposition aims higher after beating 'Modi magic' in key state
Karnataka win gives Congress fresh momentum, but doubts persist
International relations
Australia and India to deepen economic ties, mineral efforts
Indian PM Modi visits Australia for first time since 2014
DealStreetAsia
Matrix Partners India raises $517m for fourth fund
Early backer of ride aggregator Ola exceeds $450m target, aims to hit $525m
Companies
Daikin to make big Asia push on energy-saving air conditioners
Japanese company aims to lower cost of inverter-equipped units
International relations
India builds soft power in Afghanistan, bypassing Pakistan
Donation of 20,000 tonnes of wheat to transit through Iranian port
Materials
JFE to make electrical steel in India for power infrastructure
Joint venture marks first production of material outside of Japan
G20 Summit
G-20 officials in Kashmir as India hides security from view
China, Pakistan slam tourism meeting in disputed territory
International relations
Modi extends 'Global South' outreach to Pacific islands after G-7
Indian PM 'forcefully' made developing world's case at rich nations' summit
G-7 in Japan
Zelenskyy invites Modi to back Ukraine's peace formula at G-7
Ukrainian leader jets into midst of staunch allies, on-the-fence players
