Gupta to Chola trade history: Ancient Indian coins found abroad
Long before the Mughals or European traders entered the subcontinent, India was already a major economic force. Powerful Hindu kingdoms...
Currencies
Is China’s currency coming for the US dollar?
On Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping made it public: he wants the renminbi, China’s currency, to become a “powerful currency”...
Asian Currencies Trade Sideways as Dollar Stabilizes, Yen Weakens Ahead of Japan Election
Most Asian currencies traded within a narrow range on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar steadied following a strong rebound over...
Renminbi versus the dollar: China reveals its plan to challenge the US dollar for dominance
China is seizing an opportunity to challenge American dominance in global finance and exert greater international influence at the expense...
Asian Currencies Strengthen as Indian Rupee and Australian Dollar Rally
Most Asian currencies traded firmer on Tuesday, led by a sharp rebound in the Indian rupee and a strong rally...
Nepal, India explore interbank channel for large Indian currency transfers
The central banks of Nepal and India are exploring the possibility of using the interbank market—one of the most important...
Cryptocurrencies as a challenge to U.S Global Hegemony. A virtual currency for a post-American world?
Excerpt: “If cryptocurrencies continue to mature and advance in technology and therefore in popularity, then it is very likely that...
Why India Wants the E-Rupee to Move Beyond Borders
Key takeawaysIndia’s e-rupee has evolved from a domestic digital payment experiment into a strategic instrument aimed at influencing cross-border trade,...
The world’s leading and trailing currencies revealed, the US dollar isn’t number one – London Business News
The US dollar may be the most traded currency on the planet, underpinning global markets and international trade, but that...
Will Asia’s investment homecoming last?
For many investors, January represents optimism and renewal. In 2026, that optimism has returned closer to home for Asia.Asian equities...
