... less than $1 billion a year, and the share of intranational trade barely reaches 5% of the total volume of external trade of South Asian countries (in comparison, in Southeast Asia, this figure stands at around 25%, while within the EU it exceeds 60%). In other ... ... influence over the other. Thus, a major war between India and Pakistan could reshape diplomatic alliances and lead to a global geopolitical shift, intensifying block opposition (for instance, a China-Pakistan tandem against a potential India-U.S.-West bloc)....

... retaliatory strike in the event of an attack. However, with the intensification of geopolitical competition, Beijing is investing in expanding and modernizing its forces... ... deter two comparable nuclear powers (Russia and China) for the first time. For the East Asian region, the increase in China's arsenal signifies heightened competition in the... ... security, thanks to its advanced technology. India and Pakistan: Nuclear Standoff in South Asia In South Asia, two long-standing rivals, India and Pakistan , possess nuclear...

... industry. Their reports are particularly significant against the backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions. Key aspects will include new order volumes, defense budgets,... ... markets: the former in the technology sector and the latter in the financial segment. Asian Corporate Reports The Asian corporate earnings landscape on July 22 is less extensive... ... European block, is a significant supplier for Asian chipmakers. Additionally, SK Hynix (South Korea) and Sony (Japan) will report later this week. Investors in Asia are currently...

... American exporters, and further weaken Russia’s role in the global market. Together, geopolitical factors and new agreements are creating a clearer long-term picture for... ... – largely supported by rising consumption in Asia. In India and several Southeast Asian countries, coal-fired power generation continues to expand to meet the growing... ... the market and accumulated stocks. Major exporters such as Australia, Indonesia, and South Africa have increased production, and currently, coal supply meets demand without...

... interwoven: de-escalation of trade conflicts between major economies and increasing geopolitical rhetoric. On one hand, a key recent event has been the trade-energy deal... ... primarily due to increased coal use in Asia. In countries like India and several Southeast Asian nations, coal-fired electricity generation continues to grow to meet the rising... ... significant inventories. Major exporters—such as Australia, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa—are maintaining stable shipment volumes. In developed countries, there...