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Monday 25 August 2025
OpenAI to open corporate office in New Delhi amid India expansion
OpenAI announced plans to open a corporate office in New Delhi, India, its second-largest market for the firm, in the coming months. The company has begun hiring locally, posting...
Monday 25 August 2025
South Korean scholars urge closer ASEAN ties to reduce dependence on US and China
South Korean academics are calling for further reforms of the country's New Southern Policy, stressing the need to strengthen cooperation with ASEAN, already home to many South Korean...
Monday 25 August 2025
India roundup: iPhone production begins in India
Apple is rumored to begin iPhone 17 production in India; meanwhile, Dixon and Tata are stepping up their display and semiconductor ventures.
Friday 22 August 2025
India sees 30% tariffs fuel rise in smartphone exports to US in 1H25
India has overtaken China as the top smartphone exporter to the US, marking a major shift in global supply chains. According to Counterpoint Research and Canalys, Apple-led shipments...
Friday 22 August 2025
Apple to open third India store in Bangalore as iPhone sales surge
Apple will open a new retail store in Bangalore on September 2, marking its third outlet in India after Mumbai and Delhi. The expansion reflects Apple's deepening push into the country's...
Friday 22 August 2025
Foxconn reportedly recalls 300 Chinese engineers from India, appoints Robert Wu as new India Representative
Foxconn subsidiary Yuzhan Technology has recalled roughly 300 Chinese engineers from its India facility, marking the second such instance in recent months, sources told the Economic...
Wednesday 20 August 2025
China signals openness to India's rare earth request amid tensions with US
Chinese Foreign Minister Yi Wang's recent visit to India marks a possible easing in China-India relations, with China reportedly agreeing to address India's requests for rare earths,...
Wednesday 20 August 2025
OpenAI launches affordable ChatGPT subscription in India to encourage free users to upgrade
OpenAI has introduced a new subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, tailored specifically for the Indian market and priced at INR399 per month (about US$4.6). The move aims to boost paid subscriptions...
Wednesday 20 August 2025
Apple reportedly produces full iPhone 17 lineup in India
Apple is significantly expanding iPhone production in India, shifting key supply chains from China to mitigate US tariff risks. With five factories now operating, including two new...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
US tariffs prompt TEEMA to plan science parks in US and Mexico
Young Liu, chairman of Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) and leader of the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA), raised concerns over a 20% tariff...
Tuesday 19 August 2025
Tata reportedly seeks specialty chemical supplier as India clears new semiconductor projects
Tata Electronics is in talks with German chemicals major Merck to secure an exclusive long-term supply agreement for high-purity materials crucial to chipmaking, people familiar with...
Monday 18 August 2025
Dixon Technologies, HKC seal joint venture agreement for display manufacturing in India
Dixon Technologies formed a joint venture with China's HKC, highlighting a thaw in India-China business ties, even as US President Donald Trump's 50% tariff on Indian goods unsettles...
Monday 18 August 2025
Modi emphasizes self-reliance, announces reforms as protectionism rises
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Independence Day address on August 15, 2025, to make a sweeping case for self-reliance, presenting it as both a matter of national dignity...
Monday 18 August 2025
Foxconn reportedly begins small-scale iPhone 17 production in India despite US tariff headwinds
Despite fresh concerns over US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a punitive 50% tariff on Indian exports, global electronics manufacturers are pressing ahead with expansion...
Monday 18 August 2025
India roundup: India approves four chip projects
The number of chipmaking projects in India that qualify for the country’s incentive policy has increased to ten, following the approval of four new initiatives. Concurrently,...