HDFC Bank director says Indian mega merger won’t face ‘insurmountable challenges’
The merger between India’s HDFC Bank and HDFC will provide more opportunities for cross-selling, according to HDFC Bank’s non-executive director.
What are Gallium and Germanium? China curbs exports of metals critical to chips and other tech
China is restricting exports of two metals — germanium and gallium — that are key to manufacture electronics and semiconductors.
Hong Kong leader vows to pursue 8 activists ‘for life’ over alleged national security offences
Hong Kong police is offering a reward of $1 million Hong Kong dollars for information leading to the arrest of each activist.
Inflation blame game: UK economic woes set government and central bank on a collision course
In January, with one eye on a critical general election in 2024, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to halve inflation by the end of the year.
There’s a lot of talk about hydrogen’s potential. But transportation costs represent a big challenge
“The industry knows how to transport hydrogen … it’s not new, it’s just expensive,” says Murray Douglas, head of hydrogen research at Wood Mackenzie.
Israel signals Jenin operation close to completion, 10 Palestinians dead
Israel is close to completing its Jenin operation, a senior aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday.
Japan to get crucial UN verdict for Fukushima water release
Japan says the process is safe as it has treated the water used to cool the fuel rods of the Fukushima plant after damage by the earthquake and tsunami in 2011.
Thailand alliance unites on house leadership after spat over speaker
Wan Noor’s nomination is seen widely as a compromise between the two biggest parties, Move Forward and Pheu Thai.
Before Apple’s Vision Pro hits the shelves, lower-priced rival Xreal claims it’s near 200k shipments
Less than a year since augmented reality glasses startup Xreal started sales, the Alibaba-backed company claims shipments will soon reach 200,000 units.
Australia’s central bank leaves its key rate unchanged, says inflation ‘passed its peak’
Economists polled by Reuters were split ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s rate decision — 16 out of 31 respondents predicted a 25 basis point hike and 15 expected it to hold.
