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Turkiye has become a powerhouse in the realm of energy, saving $2 billion by ramping up imports of discounted russian oil. Despite western sanctions, ankara remains unfazed, even expressing interest in further collaboration with its eastern neighbour.

Turkiye emerges as top Russian energy importer amid western sanctions

As investors brace themselves for uncertainties ahead of Indonesia's national elections in february, the rupiah is set to weaken heading until 2024. Before elections, the Rupiah has historically lagged its peers.

Indonesian Rupiah looks poised to weaken heading into 2024

The Empowered Group of Secretaries (EGoS) has asked the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade to amend guidelines in the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for some sectors – Automobile/Auto Components (AUTO), Advance Chemistry Cells (ACC) and Textiles among them – to bring them up to speed.

Exclusive: PLI schemes for auto, battery, textiles, among others, to be tweaked to spur investments

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round-up of global stories from the world of business and economy. India contributes over 16pc to global growth, IMF report reveals strong economic performance India's strong economic performance has been lauded by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has projected that the country will contribute more than 16 per cent to global growth as a result of significant infrastructure and digitalisation reforms.

WION Business Wrap | India’s 16pc contribution to global growth, EU’s probe on X, Red sea attacks & more

In response to a patent dispute affecting the blood oxygen feature, Apple has announced the temporary suspension of sales for its Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches in the United States, as reported by Reuters.

Apple halts US sales of Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches amid patent dispute

As Indonesia approaches its national elections in February 2024, the resilience of the rupiah is under scrutiny, with analysts predicting a potential weakening trend in the currency.

Rupiah faces testing times as Indonesia gears up for elections

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has emerged as the powerhouse behind a remarkable surge in digital payments, reducing the growth of banknotes in circulation to 7.

UPI transactions skyrocket, marking a 147pc surge in five years: Government Reports

The year 2023 ended up being one of the worst years for the financial centre in recent memory. The hang seng index has dropped 15%, placing it among the largest decliners in the world.

Hong Kong stocks slip on weak | Hang Seng is among the biggest decliners

Turkey and Turkish companies have managed to save approximately $2 billion on energy bills in 2023 by significantly increasing imports of discounted Russian oil and refined products, a Reuters calculation based on LSEG data and traders' estimates has revealed.

Turkey saves billions on Russian oil amid sanctions, boosting imports

During the state visit of Oman's ruler, Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, India and Oman have made progress in discussions over a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), bilateral investments, and potential bilateral rupee trade on Saturday.

India and Oman strengthen economic ties: CEPA progress and joint vision

A recent analysis reveals that almost half of 217 global firms have significantly reduced their business travel carbon emissions by a minimum of 50 per cent between 2019 and 2022.

Business travel emissions plummet as companies embrace sustainable practices

Global firms are making a significant impact by reducing their business travel carbon emissions. A recent analysis reveals that almost half of 217 major companies achieved a remarkable 50% cut in travel emissions between 2019 and 2022.

Global firms slash business travel emissions by 50%

Stricter regulations are underway as iraq confronts challenges like the smuggling of dollars to nations facing US Sanctions. The government, keen on consolidating its monetary sovereignty, restricts new money wired from abroad to dinars. To tackle illicit trade, iraq adopts the swift system and encourages importers to use official channels.

Iraq pushes to shift away from dollar dependency

Japan is gearing up for a monumental shift in its defence strategy. Government sources reveal plans to allocate 7.7 trillion yen, roughly 54 billion dollars, to the defence budget for the fiscal year 2024.

Japan’s fiscal 2024 defence budget set to break records

In a significant stride towards economic recovery, greece has given the green light to its 2024 budget. With a forecasted surge in growth fueled by robust tourist revenues and crucial eu funds, the nation aims to achieve a 2.9% economic upswing.

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Amid an ongoing real estate crisis, a privately run aluminium producer in Guangdong, China's manufacturing hub, has thrust the challenges faced by private businesses into the spotlight.

China's economic woes deepen as private sector struggles with challenges surrounding unemployment

Faced with escalating tensions and potential sanctions, China is seeking Malaysian expertise for assembling high-end chips, particularly graphics processing units (GPUS).

China turns to Malaysia for chip assembly amid US Sanction concerns

The private sector, long the backbone of China's economic growth, is struggling to recover. Fixed-asset investment contracted by 0.5% in the first 11 months of the year, in stark contrast to a 6.5% rise in the state sector. The once-prosperous golden world innovation aluminium, amid declining orders and a real estate crisis, finds itself unable to break even.

Guangdong's manufacturing hub faces unemployment wave

Surat, the diamond cutting and polishing capital of the world, processes 90% of the globe's rough diamonds. With the inauguration of this massive bourse, the city aims to solidify its position as the world's diamond capital.

Modi launches world's largest diamond bourse, promises 150,000 jobs

Greece has approved its 2024 budget, anticipating a boost in economic growth to 2.9 per cent from this year's 2.4 per cent, propelled by robust tourist revenues and increased EU funds for investment.

Greece approves 2024 budget with optimistic growth projections and investment focus

India and Oman are rapidly advancing towards a lucrative trade deal that promises significant economic gains. With a focus extending beyond petroleum, the negotiations reveal strategic manoeuvres and opportunities.

Oman deal offers gains for India

International investors have finally bought into India's growth story in the final trading sessions of 2023. After reversing their selling trend in november, foreign portfolio investors (F.P.I.S) have invested rs 42,733 crore, or nearly $52 billion, in indian shares in the first 15 days of december.

Foreign investors reverse their november selling streak

In a move to mitigate potential risks associated with US sanctions on China's chip industry, an increasing number of Chinese semiconductor design companies are exploring partnerships with Malaysian firms for the assembly of high-end chips, particularly graphics processing units (GPUs), Reuters reported.

Chinese semiconductor firms turn to Malaysia for high-end chip assembly amid US sanction fears

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. Chinese semiconductor firms turn to Malaysia for high-end chip assembly amid US sanction fears To reduce the possible negative effects of US sanctions on China's semiconductor industry, more Chinese semiconductor design companies are looking into joint ventures with Malaysian companies to assemble high-end circuits, specifically graphics processing units (GPUs).

WION Business Wrap | Chinese semiconductor firms, Greece’s 2024 budget, Business travel emissions & more

Hong Kong's luxury retail sector is undergoing a transformation as the city adjusts to a decrease in high-spending Chinese tourists and a shift in consumer preferences.

Hong Kong luxury retailers adapt as Chinese tourist spending declines

Nissan Motor on Sunday announced that the company would globally export electric vehicles (EVs) developed in China, as part of a deal with the country's prestigious Tsinghua University.

Nissan partners with top Chinese university, plans global export of locally developed EVs