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Saturday, January 3, 2026
TopicAsian countries

Topic: Asian countries

Waning trust in US dollar has spurred a rally in Asian currencies. Central banks may have to step in

The flip-flops on Trump’s tariff policy have led to a wave of dollar-selling. Stronger Asian currencies & weaker dollar will help address US’ trade imbalances with Asia.

‘Wisdom came to West from East’ — Gandhi at Delhi’s ‘1st international conference’ in 1947

'Asian Relations Conference', organised by think tank Indian Council of World Affairs, was held in New Delhi from 23 March to 2 April 1947. 28 countries participated, including Tibet.

Water, energy supplies at risk in 16 Asian countries as climate woes mount, says research

The researchers warned that all rivers would face escalating and compounding water risks including the Ganges and the Brahmaputra running into India.

On Camera

How Gen-Z is changing the violent extremist landscape online

The evolving extremist threat now hinges on young people online, demanding new strategies beyond traditional counter-terror models.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.