As Americans eye the Asia-Pacific region, they see a mix of friends and some foes, according to a new Pew Research Center survey conducted in February. Asked to rate their feelings toward four countries in the region on a "feeling thermometer," where a 0 indicates the coldest and most negative...
Washington Galvanizes as India Battles Covid-19 Tsunami
On April 6, 2020 , as the United States was pummeled by the Covid-19 pandemic, Time Magazine lamented how India had blocked exports of a malaria drug that held potential to treat novel coronavirus patients. The President of the United States tweeted asking India for help and within just six...
Moody’s Boosts India Forecast to 12 percent
Following two separate rosy projections by the International Monetary Fund and the OECD, we have similar news about India's GDP growth from Moody's Analytics. India’s gross domestic product is projected to grow by 12% in 2021, Moody’s Analytics stated. “India’s near-term prospects have turned more favorable following a stronger than...
Siemens Healthineers Opens Global Innovation Hub in Bangalore
Siemens is locating a center of competence for innovation in digital technologies such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, immersive technologies like augmented and virtual reality, user experience, and cybersecurity in India. The company has Innovation Hubs in the United States, Germany, and China in addition to this one in Bangalore....
Biden, Modi speak: Align on Covid, Climate, China
India is #10 on the U.S trading partner list and was the tenth country called by President Biden, after Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany. Russia. Japan, Korea and Australia. Note that there is no call with China yet. Most countries are allies or neighbors and the only rival...
Indian exports to US, China rise in 2020
A major increase in India's exports to the United States and China, coupled with a decrease in imports from the two countries, was seen this year. According to data from India's Commerce Ministry, India's exports to the USA amounted to $5.1 billion in September 2020, 15.5% more than the figures...