Tesla has officially launched in India, with its first Experience Centre located at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the store and unveiled the Model Y, signalling Tesla's official entry into the Indian market. During the ceremony, Fadnavis emphasised the significance of Tesla's entry in Mumbai and the state's commitment to electric mobility. The Chief Minister stated that Tesla is establishing four big charging stations throughout Maharashtra to boost the state's EV infrastructure. He also stated that Tesla is developing logistic
According to the National Statistics Office, Vietnam's leather and footwear sector increased its exports by more than 10% in the first half of 2025. Footwear exports were over $12 billion, up 10.1%, while handbags and related goods brought in nearly $2.2 billion, up 11.6%. Vietnam is the world's third-largest producer of leather and footwear, producing 1.4 billion pairs per year, trailing only China and India. It is the second-largest exporter, shipping 1.3 billion pairs globally each year. The business benefits from 16 free trade agreements with major markets, as well as a low-cost workfo
Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles and mopeds in central Hanoi beginning in July 2026 to reduce air pollution. The decision, issued by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, applies to the region within and along the major ring road that surrounds Hanoi's centre. Local governments are instructed to phase out these two-wheelers before the deadline. Motorcycles remain the principal form of transportation for the majority of Hanoi's 8 million citizens, with roughly 7 million motorcycles and more than a million cars on the road. Rising income has prompted more residents to switch to private veh
The Dubai Municipality completed a series of landscaping and afforestation projects across major roads and intersections in the first half of 2025. These initiatives are part of the broader Green Dubai effort, which complements the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. The landscaping work cost AED 190 million and covered more than 3 million square metres around the emirate. More than 300,000 trees and seedlings were planted, as well as considerable ground cover and flowering plants, to improve the city's green footprint. Native species such as sidr, ghaf, and neem were planted to promote biodiver
According to a World Economic Forum analysis developed in collaboration with Kearney and Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism, worldwide tourism will reach 30 billion trips by 2034, contributing $16 trillion to global GDP and accounting for more than 11% of the global economy. According to the report, the industry is growing 1.5 times faster than the global economy, which has significant business opportunities if challenges like climate change, workforce shortages, and infrastructure gaps are addressed. Asia is projected to lead global tourism growth, with India and China accounting for m
According to Numbeo's most recent Cost of Living Index, Oman has been ranked as the most affordable country in the Gulf Cooperation Council in 2025. The Sultanate provides the region's most budget-friendly lifestyle while preserving dependable infrastructure and a peaceful environment. The index shows that monthly family costs in Oman average Dh9,597.6, with single residents spending roughly Dh2,773.2, making it 26.5% cheaper than the UAE and 71.7% less expensive in terms of rent. Bahrain and Kuwait are the next most affordable GCC countries, while the UAE remains the most expensive, with
Singapore, Australia, Japan, South Korea, India, and other Asia Pacific countries are shaping luxury travel trends in 2025, with a focus on wellness and immersive experiences for high-net-worth travellers. According to a Marriott International report, these travellers are moving away from traditional luxury and towards purpose-driven holidays that promote wellness and match with personal beliefs. Wellness travel has emerged as a priority, with 90% of respondents citing wellness as an important consideration in trip planning, up from 80% the previous year. Meditation, nutrition programs, an
According to a Vestian analysis, the demand for office space by Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India increased by 24% over the last fiscal year, reaching 31.8 million square feet across seven major cities. This represents an increase over the previous year's figure of 25.6 million square feet. According to the report, GCCs continue to be a key driver of India's office industry, owing to cost optimisation, a skilled talent pool, and favourable policies. In 2024-25, GCCs accounted for 42% of office space absorption in India, up slightly from 41% the previous year. Shrinivas Rao, CEO
Sharjah recorded a 25% increase in foreign real estate investment in the first quarter of 2025. The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) attributed the growth to increased demand for freehold ownership and long-term visa options. Projects such as Ajwan Khorfakkan have attracted international and regional investors looking for culturally rich investment opportunities. According to WAM data, the overall value of real estate transactions in Sharjah increased by 31.9% to Dhs13.2 billion, up from Dhs10 billion during the same period last year. Yousif Ahmed Al-Mutawa, Shuroo
During the first half of 2025, India experienced its strongest growth in renewable energy in three years. Renewable power generation increased by 24.4% to 134.43 billion kilowatt-hours between January and June, according to the analysis of government data. This is the quickest increase since 2022. Renewables, excluding hydropower, accounted for more than 17% of India's energy mix in June, hitting a record high. At the same time, coal-fired generation, which remains India's primary source of electricity, decreased by about 3% over the period. The reduction followed an early monsoon and a wa