India
How India will feel the sting of Trump’s H-1B visa fee hike
Shubra Singh’s Saturday night dinner at a bar in Pittsburgh was ruined by the White House. Her eight Indian friends at the table, all techies on H-1B visas, were glued to their phones as they tried to get more information about U.S President Donald Trump’s latest move to raise fees for H-1B visa applications. Their […]
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Japan’s Nikkei 225 erases gains to trade lower after BOJ keeps interest rate steady
People crossing the street in Shibuya, Tokyo. Maydays | Moment | Getty Images Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index pared gains to fall 0.57% Friday, after the Bank of Japan kept its policy rate steady at 0.5%, in line with the forecast from a Reuters poll of economists. The benchmark index had hit a fresh record […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: The curious case of foreign investors selling Indian stocks but chasing IPOs
Hello, I am Priyanka Salve, CNBC’s senior correspondent for India, writing from Singapore. This week, I look at how global money is fleeing Indian secondary market but betting on Indian IPOs. This report is from this week’s edition of CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging […]
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She’s traveled to Bali, India and the U.S. alone. Here are her tips for solo female travelers
From mountain trekking in India to a silent retreat in Bali, I’ve been fortunate to travel solo multiple times in the past decade. Over the years, I’ve found that mixing tours with independent travel helps me get the most out of my trips. Meeting people is high on my priority list, as is feeling safe […]
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Where Asians want to travel in Asia in 2025
Bali. Bangkok. The Maldives. These destinations often top “bucket lists” for global travelers, but travelers from Asia-Pacific are planning trips to other destinations in the region, search data from Booking.com this year showed. The data, which analyzes searches from Jan. 1 to June 30, showed travel interest in Asia-Pacific varies by country. However, one country […]
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Air India CEO says carrier embracing ‘new normal’ of safety focus after deadly crash
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images LONG BEACH, Calif. — Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said the carrier has embraced a “new normal” and a stepped-up safety focus following the crash of one of its planes in June, the deadliest aviation disaster in a decade. All but one […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: India’s three-way balancing act: Tariffs, oil, and uneasy handshakes
Hello, this is Spriha Srivastava, CNBC International’s Executive Editor for Digital, writing from London. This week, I take a closer look at India’s tightrope walk — tariffs from Washington, oil from Moscow, and an uneasy handshake with Beijing. Let’s dive in. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping […]
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Asia-Pacific markets poised to trade lower; Bank of Korea policy decision in focus
Sunset scene of light trails traffic speeds through an intersection in Gangnam center business district of Seoul at Seoul city, South Korea Mongkol Chuewong | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were poised to trade lower Thursday as investors await the Bank of Korea policy decision. Japan’s Nikkei 225 was on course to open lower, with […]
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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: From gamblers to investors?
Hello, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Hengdian, Zhejiang province. Locals are getting more excited about the stock market again. There’s much debate about what’s driving the gains, but there are signs of a deeper change afoot in what’s long been considered a more speculative market. Enjoy! This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you […]
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Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall after Wall Street gains overnight
Bombay Gate Gateway of India, Mumbai Arutthaphon Poolsawasd | Moment | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell on Wednesday after Wall Street gained overnight. India’s markets will also be in focus as the U.S. tariffs take effect. The country currently faces additional tariffs of up to 50% on exports to the U.S., after the Trump […]
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