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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
TopicBloomberg Opinion

Topic: Bloomberg Opinion

China is forcing devout Muslims to drink liquor, but the world is looking away

Beijing needs to realise that repression in Xinjiang, through which several ancient trade routes passed, can take a heavy toll on Xi’s pet Belt & Road Initiative.

Sports fans, here’s how not to let your team’s wins and losses destroy you

Appreciating great athletes is one of the ways to get good vibes from sports and beat defeat blues.

Disagree with your neighbour’s political beliefs? Invite him to tea

It surely feels good to be right, but we owe it to democracy to admit when we are not.

China responsible for Pakistan’s debt crisis and IMF should stay out of it

IMF bailing out Pakistan will only encourage moral hazard among countries availing Chinese loans.

Recessions can be predicted years in advance, say experts

Cracking the code of booms and busts will allow central banks, regulators & policy makers to stave off crises instead of cleaning up afterwards. 

Twitter and Facebook need a bigger and better cleanup

The social media giants will be in trouble with regulators and brands if they don’t show they are trying to fix themselves.

Why the next PM of debt-saddled Pakistan can seek loans cuts from China, and get them

With its own competitiveness under threat from Donald Trump’s hawkish policies, China has an increasing need of its Asian allies.

By abandoning bill allowing bank sell-off, Centre has failed the ailing sector

India may soon come to regret not setting up a resolution regime after the 2008 crisis as many nations did.

If Imran Khan wins Pakistan election, talk of military help will be hard to shake off

The military's current campaign of interference seems designed to clear a path for the ex-cricketer.

India Inc’s debt snarl is holding up PM Modi’s infrastructure drive

Companies that aren’t in the best position to handle the debt have been among the most aggressive to bid for projects.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.