The deals could mark a departure from New Delhi’s years of dependency on Russian arms and show how far US-India ties have come, analysts say.

Early preparation to counter AI’s pervasive effects can potentially help set right historical iniquity, accommodate older workers and create a more inclusive society.

As Britain prepares to host a global summit on AI safety, analysts caution that there is ‘no one-size-fits-all approach’ to regulating the technology – and say what might be right for the UK ‘is not necessarily right for Hong Kong and Singapore’.

IndiGo and Air India’s massive plane orders come ahead of India’s plans to open Asia’s largest airport next year as part of its regional connectivity scheme.

To salvage the US$41 billion pharmaceutical industry’s reputation, the India government’s efforts to improve standard of exports should be comprehensive instead of ‘knee jerk’.

Asia accounts for a huge chunk of all the plastic that is made globally each year, with tiny fragments that are believed to be harmful to human health found all over the world, from Mount Everest to the deepest seas.

Unlike Singapore and Hong Kong, the US does not have comprehensive regulations for crypto and blockchain firms to operate without fear of regulatory action.

Asia has faced the brunt of fluctuating oil supplies following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And with few alternatives, Asian nations may have to bolster renewable energy development, observers said.

Singapore was one of the first nations to establish regulations for the industry, while Hong Kong’s proximity to China and traditional status as a financial hub could give it an edge.

South Asia is betting on drones to connect to remote areas that were previously barely accessible for even essential services.

Gene-editing, minimising pesticides and planting drought-resistant crops could help the 450 million small farmers that produce more than 80 per cent of the Asia-Pacific’s food.

‘Travelling in coaches, eating only Chinese food’ is far less common after the pandemic. Instead, many people want nature, camping and homestays, say experts, and the sector should fully embrace that.

Gandhi’s cross-country march contributed to the Congress party’s resounding majority secured in Karnataka polls last month, say analysts.

Firm says multilingual AI can help bring rarely accessed services to remote areas, monitoring the likes of eye issues and falls, pollution and traffic. However, senior executive says big challenge will be ensuring AI is used ethically.

Group said more cash spent on liquefied natural gas (LNG) can be a temporary solution amid energy crisis and war in Ukraine, but experts say this is a step backwards.

Online transactions that increased during pandemic are driving transformation, with the support of the UN-backed ‘Better Than Cash Alliance’.

Climate change is increasingly impacting monsoon’s rainfall distribution with more intense rainy days interspersed with dry patches affecting crops.

Bank collapses in March and a potential US debt default have compounded concerns of a credit crunch, driving investors towards traditional safe-haven assets like gold.

The slow return of Chinese tourists and a looming global economic slowdown are weighing on the recovery of Southeast Asia’s tourism and economy.

As millennials and overseas Indians rush to buy, India’s once-beleaguered urban housing market sees resurgence after years of stagnation, unsold inventory.

Asia’s climate goals and energy transition, which require billions in funding, could take a hit as banks and nations tighten lending after US bank failures.

Despite gold nearing a record high this week, some investors are turning to other metals used in electric vehicles and for green-energy production as governments move away from fossil fuels.

Gandhi risks being barred from contesting next year’s election if he fails to overturn his two-year jail sentence over remarks about the Modi name.

Turmoil in Western financial markets has spurred a flight to safety among global investors, hurting the region’s start-ups – even if most Asian lenders are unlikely to fall to a Silicon Valley Bank-style collapse.

Zee Entertainment plans to offer original content, including reality shows inspired by Indian television, made in partnership with local producers.

Increasing oil purchases by India and China have coincided with a fall in global prices, making it easier to negotiate purchases of Russian oil below a price cap imposed by Western nations.

Major rice producers need to shift to producing rice that is resilient to flooding and salinity, to cope with likely increase in frequency, intensity of floods and droughts.

The failure of the US tech sector’s bank of choice has sparked contagion fears and sent a crisis of confidence rippling through the global economy, adding to start-ups’ liquidity woes as the era of easy money comes to an end.

Asian start-ups did not have much exposure to the Silicon Valley Bank, but the crisis could now prompt them to review who their portfolio companies bank with.

India is looking to produce electronic items for the domestic market that defy the model of ‘use and throw’, as it eyes a pivot from IT services to production.