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China and U.S. Seek Common Ground Amid Trade Tensions
In a significant development, China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng held candid and comprehensive discussions with key U.S. officials in a recent video call. The talks, involving U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S.…
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Rising Demand for Advanced Wound Care and Hygiene Products Drives Hydrogel Market Growth to US$ 59.9 Bn by 2033 | Persistence Market Research
LONDON, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The global hydrogel market is growing steadily, expected to be valued at around US$ 37.6 billion in 2026 and projected to reach US$ 59.9 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 6.9% in the coming years.…
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Iran’s Oil Industry Faces a Geological Time Bomb
Iran’s Oil Industry Faces a Geological Time Bomb | OilPrice.com
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Pak commissions 1st Hangor-class submarine in China, part of 8-vessel deal
Pakistan has officially inducted its first Hangor-class submarine into the navy, marking a big step in its long-term push to upgrade maritime capabilities. The submarine is a part of an agreement between Pakistan and China, under which Islamabad is se…
FEMA notification easing FDI norms for China, other land-border countries awaited
The recent decision to liberalise FDI norms for countries sharing a land border (LBCs) with India, including China, is awaiting a final green light as the Finance Ministry is yet to notify the formal changes under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA…
Hormuz effect? How US, China are ramping up tensions over the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal has emerged as the latest maritime flashpoint, with the United States and China exchanging barbs in recent weeks over influence in what is one of the world’s most important shipping routes.…
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Diplomatic Dance: Paraguayan President’s Taiwan Gamble
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena is set to embark on a state visit to Taiwan from May 7, with the aim of bolstering diplomatic and economic connections, officials from both nations have confirmed.…
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Paraguay president to visit Taiwan in May amid China pressure
BUENOS AIRES, April 30 – Paraguayan President Santiago Pena will travel to Taiwan from May 7 for a state visit aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic ties, his office and Taiwanese authorities said.…
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India to notify eased FDI norms under FEMA, allows firms with up to 10% China stake
The decision to ease foreign direct investment norms for overseas companies with up to 10 per cent stake in Chinese companies will be notified soon under the FEMA law, a senior government official said on Thursday.…
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Govt likely to notify FEMA changes for foreign firms with up to 10% Chinese stake
The government is set to soon notify changes under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) that will ease foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for overseas companies with up to 10 per cent Chinese shareholding, a senior official told ne…