India
The world’s most populous country, building a tech and manufacturing base large enough to be discussed as the real China alternative.
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Jun- 2026 -5 JuneLife & Health
India’s migration wave is reshaping Brisbane’s housing market
Nearly one million India-born residents now live in Australia, concentrating in Brisbane's outer suburbs where multi-generational households compete for larger family homes.
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3 JuneTech & AI
AI is splitting India’s outsourcing industry in two
Global Capability Centers owned by US firms are absorbing India's top talent while traditional IT services face automation-driven margin collapse and hiring freezes.
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2 JuneCapital
Blackstone just raised a quarter of Asia’s entire PE market
The $13.1 billion close beats its hard cap as regional fundraising hits a 12-year low, signaling capital is concentrating with mega-managers, not spreading across Asia.
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1 JuneEarth
A super El Niño is coming to a warmer planet than ever
The World Meteorological Organization forecasts a 70% chance the 2025–2029 global average exceeds 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, stacking a potential strong El Niño on top of already-elevated baseline warmth.
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May- 2026 -29 MayTech & AI
Asia’s financial institutions move from crypto pilots to production infrastructure ahead of the West
Major Asian financial institutions including Mirae Asset Securities are moving from blockchain pilots to production infrastructure. Hong Kong introduced its Stablecoin Issuance Regulatory Regime (SIRR) bill on April 24, 2026,…
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28 MayCapital
Karnataka’s fuel tax revenue trap blocks relief for transport operators facing West Asia price surge
Karnataka State Travels Owners' Association demands fiscal relief as West Asia-driven crude oil prices squeeze transport, logistics, and tourism. State's 29.84% petrol VAT generates ₹23,000–24,000 crore annually — creating structural…
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28 MayPower
Quad ministers unite on critical minerals and maritime surveillance as China watches closely
Quad foreign ministers from the United States, India, Japan, and Australia met in New Delhi on May 27, 2026, issuing a joint vision statement on Indo-Pacific maritime domain awareness, resilient…
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28 MayCapital
Foreign investors pull record USD 36 billion from Indian equities as valuations gap widens
Foreign portfolio investors pulled a net ₹2.16 lakh crore (USD 25.9 billion) from Indian equities in 2025 — the highest annual outflow on record — and withdrew ₹83,000 crore (USD…
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27 MayCapital
Moody’s warns Indian banks most exposed to Strait of Hormuz oil disruption
Moody's Ratings has elevated a prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruption to a central scenario, projecting Brent crude at USD 90–110 per barrel. Indian banks are identified as among the most…
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26 MayCompass
Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days, impacting 39 nationalities and Indian tourism
Thailand's cabinet has voted to roll back its visa-free entry scheme, cutting the permitted stay from 60 days to 30 days and reducing the number of eligible nationalities from 93…
