India
‘Hassle’ and ‘humiliation’: What it’s like traveling with a weak passport
Alex from South Africa lives in Singapore and frequently travels overseas for business and pleasure. But her passport is a big deterrent to free-and-easy travel — so much so that she is willing to “gladly” trade it for another. “If someone offered me a different passport, or my children a different passport, I would grab […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: Micro-dramas make a leap from China to India, fueling a new content race
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. The big story Recent friendly overtures aside, India does not always see eye to eye with China. But when it comes to the battle for eyeballs, the country’s entertainment industry has […]
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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: China’s homegrown games capture overseas players as its cultural influence expands
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story From Nezha 2 to Labubu, it’s been quite a year for Chinese cultural exports. Now, one of the latest titles to hit the $189 billion […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: India’s millennial and Gen Z heirs are redefining family wealth. Startups are their bets
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse. Subscribe here. The big story Rajat Mehta, scion of Mumbai-based Mehta Group, walked out of the listing ceremony of Billionbrains Garage Ventures or Groww, on Wednesday, feeling vindicated. The company he backed in 2016 […]
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India inflation cools more than expected in October, boosting hopes for further rate cuts
A man pushes a trolley inside a supermarket in Mumbai, India, on September 7, 2025. (Photo by Indranil Aditya/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images India’s consumer inflation cooled to 0.25% in October, strengthening hopes of more policy easing by the Reserve Bank of India. The headline inflation number was below estimates […]
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CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Xpeng attempts a global transformation
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story Cultural shifts are subtle yet fundamental for any company aiming to succeed beyond its home market. When I visited Chinese electric car company Xpeng‘s new […]
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Trump hints at cutting tariffs on India as loyalist Sergio Gor sworn in as ambassador
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 10: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, during his swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on November 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images News | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump faces a fresh test of […]
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Why Indian and Chinese talent are rethinking the American Dream
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email The U.S. government’s proposed one-time $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applicants could fundamentally alter how aspiring talent from India and China view the American Dream. As costs rise, global talent may reconsider where to build their futures—potentially reshaping innovation hubs and […]
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India’s auto sales just had a blowout month: Up 40% on festive demand, tax cuts
MUMBAI, INDIA – OCTOBER 18: On Dhanteras, auspicious day, many people purchased new vehicles at the Car Showroom in Thane, on October 18, 2025 in Mumbai, India. Hindustan Times | Hindustan Times | Getty Images India’s auto industry posted its strongest month on record in October, underscoring a sharp rebound in domestic consumption that could offset the […]
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CNBC’s Inside India newsletter: India’s ‘back offices’ are evolving into leadership hubs for global companies
The SAP Labs India Pvt. office in Bengaluru, India, on Thursday, on April 27, 2023. Global capability centers have evolved far beyond tech support, but their growth presents challenges for multinationals and Indian cities alike. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful […]
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