... 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...

... Investors and market participants in the fuel and energy sector are summarizing the week: geopolitical tensions surrounding Russian oil are intensifying, yet commodity markets... ... has already stated its intention to become one of the key suppliers of oil and gas to Asian countries. Investors are closely monitoring developments, evaluating their impact... ... supplies and redirecting some demand towards Australian coal. Conversely, prices for South African coal, aimed at European and Middle Eastern markets, have declined; in...

... 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...