Saibal Dasgupta

International News: More than ever before, Donald Trump needs a grand slam during his May 14-15 trip to China to compensate for damage to his reputation caused by the war.

The meeting between Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping ended without any deals and deliverables. But it sent a strategic signal

AI is about to emerge as a driving force in the global supply chain and even the arms race. Though it spends a tiny fraction on AI compared to the US, China is quickly transforming the manufacturing process with AI-backed robots. China’s vulnerability lies in customer reluctance to trust its companies with sensitive data

SpaceX and Chinese companies are investing heavily in the brave new world of space-based AI systems. The effort would mean a very rapid expansion of AI usage but also give rise to fierce competition in space with dangerous military implications

The US-Iran peace deal would bring financial relief and help strengthen the Indian rupee. But it may also throw up diplomatic challenges because the role of peacemaker has enhanced Pakistan’s influence which may be used to counter India

China’s investment in overseas ports is helping its exports by speeding up the flow of goods and reducing transportation costs. But these Chinese-backed ports also support the country’s navy and intelligence gathering activities

Much depends on Trump's ability to persuade Israel to stop the attacks on Lebanon and ensure that the oil flow through the Hormuz Strait is not disrupted again — the preliminary peace agreement between the US and Iran stands on weak legs, with different actors interpreting the issues differently

China is offering a wide range of support to Bangladesh and Myanmar not so much for commercial reasons, but to use them as strategic partners against India. New Delhi needs to present itself as a reliable partner which can build projects on schedule and offer assistance in crisis

Shanghai and Shenzhen have become venture capitalists — backing 8,000+ companies through city-run "guidance funds." Could Mumbai and Bengaluru ever do the same?

Shanghai and Shenzhen have become venture capitalists — backing 8,000+ companies through city-run guidance funds. Could Mumbai and Bengaluru ever do the same?