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Electricity is now holding back growth across the global economyElectricity is now holding back growth across the global economy

ASML's expansion hinges on electricity, highlighting a critical grid constraint in the Netherlands and globally. Rising demand from AI and EVs strains power grids, threatening economic growth and investment across developed nations.

The electric car transition unravels slowly, then all at once

Imports to busiest US seaport tumble 11.5% in November as tariffs bite, port executive says

Novyte Materials raises pre-seed funding from Theia Ventures, others

Does China have a robot bubble?Does China have a robot bubble?

China's robotics industry is experiencing rapid growth, with numerous startups producing robots that mimic human movement. Despite public fascination and significant investment, concerns are rising about the industry's speed and the lack of practical applications for advanced humanoid robots. Beijing is warning of a potential bubble as over 150 manufacturers compete.

Clean, limitless energy exists. China is going big in the race to harness it.

India’s EV era gets greener with game-changing battery recycling innovation

Asia Rice: Thai rates hit seven-month high on China purchase deal

'A Singularly Turbulent Time': Deeper uncertainty in store for global economy'A Singularly Turbulent Time': Deeper uncertainty in store for global economy

The world economy is navigating a turbulent period. Trade wars, mineral shortages, and geopolitical tensions are creating challenges while artificial intelligence, aging populations, and climate change reshape jobs and lives.

Why businesses can no longer treat cybersecurity as an IT problem

Why Avanade sees India as the next big growth engine for production-ready AI

Charting the global economy: ECB, UK, BOJ diverge on rate moves

Trump shook up global trade this year; some uncertainty may persist in 2026Trump shook up global trade this year; some uncertainty may persist in 2026

President Trump's 2025 return brought major global trade changes. Tariffs were imposed, impacting economies and markets. Negotiations for new deals occurred, with some agreements reached and others pending. Key challenges for 2026 include legal battles over tariffs and evolving trade relationships with China and North American partners.

2025: Climate funding didn’t vanish, it matured

2025: The year India’s digital lending industry chose strength over speed

Inter-ministerial committee set up to monitor import, export trends

Beyond access: The hard work ahead for India’s digital health systemBeyond access: The hard work ahead for India’s digital health system

India has built digital health infrastructure at unprecedented scale, but access alone is no longer the main challenge.

Why balancing yield and soil health is the key to sustainable agriculture's future

ET Make in India SME Regional Summit to return to Lucknow on December 19

India’s logistics costs have come down to 9%, says Nitin Gadkari

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