India is harnessing some of the least expensive solar in the world to power its industrial rise – bypassing an expensive, insecure, fossil-burning interlude. Where China and the West took the long road to the energy future, India is taking a shortcut. India is charting a unique energy path by...
Western Companies moving to “Anything But China” says WSJ
In a recent Technology newsletter from the Wall Street Journal, a panel of reporters and editors had a discussion on the growing number of Western tech companies that are saying "ABC" -- anything but China WSJ China tech reporter and editor, Liza Lin, discussed this trend with TNB producer, Julie...
NXP Semiconductors to Invest $1B in India, Expand R&D
Dutch company NXP Semiconductors, announced plans to invest $1 billion in India, aiming to double its research and development efforts in the country. This move aligns with India's ambition to establish itself as a significant player in the semiconductor industry. CEO Kurt Sievers made this announcement at the Semicon India...
NY Times: India Challenges China in Manufacturing
The New York Times discusses India's potential emergence as a significant manufacturing hub in the global marketplace, particularly as multinational companies seek to diversify their production beyond China. The shift is driven by geopolitical tensions, especially between the United States and China, and the need for more resilient global supply...
Challenges of China’s Subsidized Exports for India
An article from the Economist discusses how China's export of subsidized goods is posing a significant threat to manufacturing industries in developing countries, including India. As Chinese products flood these markets at extremely low prices, emerging economies are implementing import restrictions and tariffs to protect their domestic manufacturers. India has...
U.S. Announces Tariff Hikes on Chinese Products
The Biden administration has announced significant tariff increases on Chinese products in several key sectors, including semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, and medical products. These hikes are aimed at pressuring China to eliminate unfair trade practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property rights, and innovation, according to a White House statement....