Asia’s shipbuilding renaissance: record orders and rising prices

Asia has been the centre of shipbuilding for decades thanks to its geographical and strategic location and the capital and labour-intensive nature of the industry.

Russia’s arms exports slump, Kremlin preparing for possible war with Nato

Russian arms exports have plummeted by 92% since 2021, according to defence policy expert Pavel Luzin, as the Kremlin redirects all its military production to supplying the conflict in Ukraine.

Valuation questions raised over Blackstone's $2.1bn IPO of India’s International Gemmologist Institute

In what looks like a very good deal for Blackrock, the private equity house has bought the diamond certification company IGI for $569mn and will likely monetised approximately $324mn from the IPO while still owning around 84% of a $2.1bn business.

India’s second-largest clean energy company ReNew plans to go private

Key investors in ReNew Energy Global, India’s second-largest clean energy producer, have proposed to take the company private in a deal valued at $2.82bn.

INTERVIEW: Jeet Chandan, co-founder of Indian investment platform BizDateUp

The electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments have the highest growth potential in the overall India electric vehicle (EV) space, Jeet Chandan, co-founder of investment platform BizDateUp told bno Intellinews in an interview.

India's Competition Commission approves major steel industry acquisition

Where does nuclear power-use stand in post-COP29 Asia?

It is now a month since COP29 opened its doors to delegates from around the world in the city of Baku, Azerbaijan on November 11

The world has passed peak per capital CO₂ emissions, but overall emissions are still rising

The world has passed peak per capital CO₂ emissions, Our World in Data reported on December 3. However, emissions overall continue to rise.

Trump threatens BRICS with tariffs if they dump the dollar

US President-elect Donald Trump has warned the BRICS countries they will be hit with 100% tariffs if they attempt to set up an alternative currency to the dollar to settle trade deals.

CSTO states express serious concern over terrorist threat in Afghanistan

Putin says country’s security situation stabilising, but killing of Chinese worker in Tajikistan in possible cross-border raid has raised anxiety.

Global mean sea levels have increased by around 25cm since 1880

There are two key drivers of sea level rise. First, water expands as it gets warmer. Second, ice on land – in the form of ice sheets and glaciers – melts and adds water to ocean basins, Our World in Data reports.

Lax rules agreed at COP29 for global carbon trading market

After failed talks in Azerbaijan at COP29, members did agree, however, to a carbon credit trading market. But it has such broad rules, the system may mean little improvement in emissions – or even higher emissions by buyers.

Major powers among non-signatories of mine ban treaty

25 years ago today, the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty came into effect. While 164 countries have signed and ratified the agreement since then, major powers like the United States, China and India are among the 34 non-signatories, Statista reports.

Carbon Brief releases sixth version of extreme weather event interactive map

As the planet warms and the Climate Crisis accelerates faster than scientists predicted, extreme weather events from floods to fires have turned into an annual disaster season that is only going to get worse.

G20 summit wraps up with a joint statement strong on sentiment, but short on specifics

The G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro wrapped up with a joint declaration condemning war and calling for climate change action, but short on specifics.

COMMENT: The Dalai Lama’s death and reincarnation will be a defining moment for Indian politics

At the heart of the Tibetan plateau lies a profound challenge for India’s foreign policy: the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. This event will ripple across Indian and Chinese domestic politics and affect their external relations as well.

Pakistan could quit TAPI as India now “extremely lukewarm” on gas pipeline project, says report

Demise of investment would deal major blow to Turkmenistan, which badly needs to diversify its gas exports.

India to focus on climate finance at COP29

India plans to spotlight climate finance, accountability, and support for vulnerable communities at COP29, set to begin in Baku on November 11.

COMMENT: How Trump’s return to White House could affect India-Russia ties

A second Trump administration in the US could become a test for India’s historically strong ties with Russia. With increasing pressure from the US on defence and energy, India may face difficult decisions about its alliances

US elections and their impact on Indian equities

Donald Trump’s possible return to the US presidency could positively impact Indian sectors such as automotive, energy and metals, with a largely neutral outlook expected for the pharmaceutical industry