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What Jack Ma’s increasing public appearances tell about China’s changing stance on businesses
The easing of the tech crackdown signifies that Xi is trying to make space for other political ideas, including the revival pro-market approach.
Branson rescues Virgin Atlantic as 70th birthday gift to himself
After begging a reluctant British govt for a bailout, Branson concluded selling shares in his orbital tourism venture, Virgin Galactic Holdings, would be the best way to go.
Defence
The biggest challenges Nirmala Sitharaman will face as India’s new Defence Minister
Sitharaman, who is only the second woman defence minister in India's history, is expected to work closely with the Finance Minister to take key industry-related decisions
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.