Singaporean businesses are showing strong interest in India's tremendous growth story, particularly in green energy, semiconductors, and sustainable infrastructure. Executives at the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW), which took place from October 27 to 31, emphasised the importance of innovation and global competitiveness in responding to emerging challenges. Among the interested players is SP Group, one of Asia Pacific's biggest utility companies, which operates the world's largest underground district cooling network. The company is expanding throughout Asia with solar, energy
Karnataka is accelerating its electric mobility drive, with the Energy Department announcing the installation of 70 additional EV charging stations across national and state highways. The project, to be carried out by Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom), will make intercity travel in electric vehicles more practical and sustainable. Charging stations will be set up along the Bengaluru-Belagavi National Highway (NH-48) and at many toll plazas, ensuring seamless connection between major cities and industrial areas. Bescom Managing Director Shivashankar N. stated that the measure wo
India's steel sector is on the brink of transformation as hydrogen emerges as a cleaner alternative to natural gas, with the potential to reshape the country's decarbonisation efforts over the next decade. Union Steel Secretary Sandeep Poundrik stated at the CII Steel Summit 2025 that lowering hydrogen prices may make the "DRI plus Hydrogen" approach vital to India's green steel goals. He emphasised the steel sector's importance to India's sustainable growth and highlighted emerging prospects in the defence, space, power, and automotive industries, which are driving demand for advanced ste
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced an ambitious plan to complete seven major space missions by March 2026, including the much-anticipated uncrewed test flight under the Gaganyaan project. Following the successful launch of India's heaviest satellite CMS-03 atop the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan said that preparations for the next series of flights are well underway. The Bengaluru-based organisation is presently integrating hardware for the first Gaganyaan test flight, known as the G1 Mission, which is scheduled to take place before the
ISRO created history when its powerful 'Bahubali' rocket, LVM3-M5, successfully launched the country's heaviest communication satellite, CMS-03, into a precise geosynchronous transfer orbit from Sriharikota. The satellite, weighing 4,410 kg, is a significant step towards India's self-reliance in space technology. ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan welcomed the launch as another proud moment for the nation, citing LVM3's previous achievement with Chandrayaan-3. He stated that the trip was difficult due to adverse weather, but the scientists' determination achieved a successful flight. CMS-03, a mul
France has made a breakthrough in electric mobility by opening the world's first highway that charges vehicles as they drive. The revolutionary stretch of the A10 motorway near Paris wirelessly transmits energy from coils placed beneath the asphalt to receivers installed under electric cars, buses and trucks. VINCI Autoroutes collaborated with Israeli business Electreon to develop the 1.5-kilometre pilot section, which allows automobiles to recharge while driving at speeds of up to 100 km/h. Gustave Eiffel University conducted tests that yielded power outputs of more than 200 kW, equivalen
The UAE is preparing for a vibrant November 2025, when it will host significant international events to highlight its expanding role in culture, innovation, business, and tourism. From Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Al Ain and Sharjah, the country will welcome leaders, creators, and professionals from all over the world. The Sheikh Zayed Festival, held in Al Wathba from November 1, 2025, to March 22, 2026, would honour Emirati principles of unity, coexistence, and cultural pride. Literary enthusiasts will gather at the Al Ain Book Festival from November 24 to 30, while the 44th Sharjah Internation
India is investigating the feasibility of exporting renewable energy to Singapore as part of a larger plan to establish a regional green energy infrastructure spanning South and Southeast Asia. Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairman of the Central Electricity Authority, stated that discussions are underway to construct a direct connectivity between India and Singapore under the "One Sun One World One Grid" initiative. The proposed link could initially carry 2,000 MW of renewable energy generated by solar, wind, hydro, and pumped storage systems. According to Prasad, such a connection would assist Sing
India's electronics exports are setting new records, driven largely by surging iPhone manufacturing and favourable policy backing. Exports reached $22.2 billion in the first half of FY26, up 42% from $15.6 billion the previous year. iPhones accounted for over half of this surge, with shipments totalling $10 billion. Smartphone exports hit $13.4 billion, with iPhones accounting for more than three-quarters of the total. This rise has driven electronics to third place among India's fastest-growing export sectors, trailing only engineering goods and petroleum products. Meanwhile, petroleum
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has unveiled a new initiative called BLOOM (Borderless, Liquid, Open, Online, Multi-currency), which aims to enhance digital payments using tokenised bank deposits and regulated stablecoins. The effort intends to make settlement faster, safer, and more efficient across numerous currencies, including the major G10 and Asian currencies. BLOOM will initially focus on wholesale banking applications such as trade finance, corporate treasury operations, and AI-powered automated payments that follow pre-set rules. Major financial and technology companies,