Category: International Business and Trade

International Business and TradeSemiconductors

India’s Sahasra Begins European Memory Exports in OSAT Sector Breakthrough

India’s Sahasra Semiconductors has started volume production of Micro SD cards and USB drives for Germany’s Hama, marking one of the first exports of locally packaged semiconductor memory from India to Europe. The multi-year supply contract demonstrates measurable progress in India’s outsourced semiconductor assembly and test capabilities, bridging the gap between electronics assembly and full chip fabrication. This development signals India’s emerging role in the global semiconductor packaging landscape.

India’s Semiconductor Packaging Breakthrough

India’s Sahasra Semiconductors has begun volume production of Made-in-India Micro SD cards and USB drives for Germany’s Hama under a multi-year supply contract, according to reports. The agreement marks one of the first exports of locally packaged semiconductor memory products from India to Europe, showing measurable progress in the country’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, analysts suggest.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
Assistive TechnologyInternational Business and Trade

India’s UPI Goes Global: PayPal Integration and Economic Strategy Drive Worldwide Expansion

India’s Unified Payments Interface is breaking out of its domestic sandbox with major international expansions. PayPal’s integration and launches in eight countries position UPI as both technological innovation and economic diplomacy tool.

UPI’s Global Breakthrough: From Domestic Dominance to International Integration

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is rapidly expanding beyond its domestic stronghold, with recent developments positioning the payment system as both technological export and economic strategy, according to reports from CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter. The system, which reportedly processes over 640 million transactions daily according to government data, has become India’s flagship fintech innovation now gaining international traction.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
International Business and TradePolicy

Trump-Xi Summit Proceeds Amid Trade Tensions, Officials Confirm

A high-level meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping remains on schedule despite escalating trade tensions. The confirmation comes after Trump threatened additional tariffs and China implemented new export restrictions.

Bilateral Meeting Proceeds Despite Trade Disputes

A scheduled meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese Paramount Leader Xi Jinping will proceed as planned, according to reports from U.S. trade officials. The confirmation represents the strongest indication yet that both nations are attempting to deescalate recent trade tensions that threatened to derail diplomatic relations.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
International Business and TradeManufacturing

Japan, Spain, South Korea Issue Joint Warning Over Unsustainable Copper Processing Fees

Three major copper-importing nations have issued a rare joint statement expressing deep concerns about plummeting copper processing fees. The warning comes as smelters worldwide face negative charges in some spot deals, forcing them to pay miners for processing services.

International Concern Over Copper Market Dynamics

According to reports from Reuters, the industrial ministries of Japan, Spain, and South Korea have taken the unusual step of issuing a joint statement expressing serious concerns about the sustainability of current copper treatment and refining charges (TC/RCs). The three nations, all significant importers of copper concentrate with domestic smelting operations, warned that the current market environment prevents sustainable development for both smelters and miners.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
International Business and TradePolicy

China’s Strategic Pivot: Fourth Plenum Sets Course Amid U.S. Tensions and Economic Challenges

With U.S.-China relations at a critical juncture, Beijing’s top leadership gathers for the pivotal Fourth Plenum to chart China’s economic and technological course. The meeting comes as China faces mounting trade restrictions and domestic economic pressures while pursuing ambitious long-term development goals.

As geopolitical tensions with Washington intensify, China is preparing for one of its most significant political gatherings of the decade. The Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party, led by President Xi Jinping, will convene in Beijing for the Fourth Plenum—a strategic planning session that occurs twice every decade to establish China’s social and economic direction. This meeting takes on particular significance as the United States government faces potential historic government shutdown while China demonstrates its commitment to long-term strategic planning.

Historical Context of China’s Planning System

by Michael Turner