February 17, 2026

Chinese Truck Maker FAW Tops Toyota, Daimler, and Isuzu Sales in South Africa

Chinese truck brand FAW now sells more trucks than big names like Toyota and Daimler in South Africa. Their trucks offer better value and support than used Japanese imports, says expert Kai Xue.

February 17, 2026

Indonesia Rolls Out $762 Million Ramadan Stimulus to Boost Economy During Eid Season

Indonesia has launched a $762 million stimulus ahead of Ramadan to keep people spending and travelling. The package aims to support economic growth during the key first quarter.

February 17, 2026

Kotak Securities Sees AI Partnerships as Key for Indian IT Growth and Investment Potential

Sumit Pokharna from Kotak Securities calls AI partnerships like Infosys-Anthropic a ‘step in the right direction’ in regulated industries. He projects 2-3% growth dip due to AI, warns of market overreaction, and highlights opportunities in strong midcap IT firms.

February 17, 2026

India’s AI Impact Summit Faces Crowd Chaos and Confusion on Day One

India’s AI Impact Summit opened amid long lines, crowding, and poor organization in New Delhi. Attendees and speakers faced confusion over access and sessions, raising concerns about the event’s management and impact on India’s tech image.

February 17, 2026

China Companies Slash Year-End Bonuses Amid Profit Squeeze in 2025

Chinese firms are tightening their belts as profit margins shrink. Over a quarter of workers won't get any year-end bonuses in 2025, with many payouts small and hiring frozen. The bonus boost from past booming years is slowing down fast.