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"It was meant for all global EV manufacturers and domestic manufacturers." While much of the "buzz has been around Tesla," Singh underscored the initiatives will also attract other foreign automakers, highlighting that Vietnam's leading EV maker "VinFast has already announced its intent." In February, VinFast broke ground on its integrated EV manufacturing facility in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu. As competition in India's EV sector remains limited, the entry of major players like Tesla, will level the playing field, MG Motor India's CEO Emeritus Rajeev Chaba told CNBC. Robust trajectoryAccording to Counterpoint Research, India's EV sales nearly doubled in 2023, driven by rising consumer interest and government initiatives, among other factors.
Persons: Rajesh Kumar Singh, CNBC's, Singh, VinFast, Elon Musk, Narendra Modi, Tesla, Rajeev Chaba, EVs, Modi, Ola, Bain Organizations: Department, Promotion, Industry, Internal, EV, CNBC's Sri, Motor, CNBC, Counterpoint Research, International Energy Agency, TVS Motor, Bajaj, Ampere, Bain & Company Locations: India, Tamil Nadu, China
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) shakes hands with China's Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on June 19, 2023. (Photo by Leah MILLIS / POOL / AFP) (Photo by LEAH MILLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday emphasized the need for the U.S. and China to avoid "miscalculations" and "misunderstandings." Speaking in Beijing ahead of a closed-door meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Blinken said there is no substitute for "face-to-face diplomacy." Both sides need to make sure "that we're as clear as possible about the areas where we have differences, at the very least to avoid misunderstandings, to avoid miscalculations," he told reporters. In his remarks, Wang told Blinken that U.S.-China relations are "beginning to stabilize" with increased dialogue and cooperation.
Persons: Antony Blinken, Central Foreign Affairs Commission Wang Yi, Leah MILLIS, LEAH MILLIS, Wang Yi, Blinken, Wang, Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, Xi —, — Biden Organizations: Central Foreign Affairs Commission, Getty Images, U.S, Foreign, Economic Cooperation Locations: Diaoyutai, Beijing, China, Washington, San Francisco, Asia, U.S
Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty ImagesThe trilateral defense and security pact between the Australia, U.K., and U.S. — commonly referred to as AUKUS — is not going to trigger a nuclear arms race in the Indo-Pacific region, said the U.S. China responded at that time, warning of the danger of an arms race as well as nuclear proliferation. watch now"It's very important that countries understand that this is not to create a race — to create any kind of arms' races. Nuclear-powered submarines are allowed under the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and Australia is not going to become a nuclear weapons state," she added. China's responseChina reiterated its warning that Western powers in the AUKUS security pact are provoking division and risking nuclear proliferation in the South Pacific in its latest remarks.
Persons: Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak, Anthony Albanese, Tayfun, Bonnie Denise Jenkins, Jenkins, Wang Wenbin, presser Organizations: Naval Base Point, Anadolu Agency, Getty, U.S, for Arms Control, International Security, International Atomic Energy Agency, South Pacific, Pacific Nuclear, Foreign Locations: Australia, United Kingdom, United States, Naval Base Point Loma, San Diego , California, China, South
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (L) and China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang shake hands ahead of a meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on June 18, 2023. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will warn China about its support for Russia's military during his visit to the country this week, according to a senior State Department official. Blinken is expected to convey Washington's "deep concerns" over China's aid for Russia's defense industrial base, during his three-day visit starting Wednesday. "And I think we've demonstrated our willingness to do so regarding firms from a number of countries, not just China," he added. During his visit to Beijing and Shanghai, Blinken is expected to meet senior Chinese officials, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to the State Department.
Persons: Antony Blinken, Qin Gang, Blinken, We're, Wang Yi, Xi Jinping Organizations: China's Foreign, State Department Locations: Diaoyutai, Beijing, China, Ukraine, Europe, U.S, Shanghai, Blinken
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - 2018/01/24: A foreigner is seen with a Malaysia flag as a background. Kuala Lumpur or commonly known as KL is the national capital for Malaysia and is the fastest growing metropolitan regions in South-East Asia. (Photo by Faris Hadziq/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)Malaysia isn't fazed about competition from China or the U.S. as it pushes into higher-end semiconductor manufacturing, according to the country's second finance minister. "We're seeing a lot of end users now diversifying their supply chain. Our focus, actually, is to provide a very vibrant, strong supply chain connectivity, and make sure that we ride on that."
Persons: Faris Hadziq, Amir Hamzah Azizan, Karen Tso, Amir Hamzah Organizations: Getty Images Locations: KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, South, East Asia, China, Washington
The Bank of Korea will intervene to control currency volatility if needed, the central bank's chief told CNBC, describing the recent market fluctuations as a little "excessive." Central bank governor Rhee Chang-yong said external factors are fueling the Korean won 's movement. Rhee attributed the won's weakness to the strength of the U.S. dollar as well as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Weakness in other Asian currencies like the Japanese yen and Chinese yuan are also affecting the won, he added. The won strengthened on Wednesday to as high as 1,382.6 per dollar, up 1.26% after hitting a 17-month low and breaching a major threshold of 1,400 per dollar on Tuesday.
Persons: Rhee Chang, CNBC's Karen Tso, Rhee Organizations: Bank, CNBC, Korean, U.S Locations: Korea, Washington
OpenAI has opened its first Asian office in Tokyo, Japan as the ChatGPT developer aims to expand its global presence. As part of the move, the company has appointed Tadao Nagasaki as the new president of OpenAI Japan, to head commercial and market engagement efforts. Altman met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last year and reportedly mentioned he was looking into opening a new office in Japan. The company is backed by Microsoft and has a private market valuation that's reportedly approaching $100 billion. This is the "single largest investment in its 46-year history in Japan, also the site of its first international office," Microsoft said.
Persons: OpenAI, Sam Altman, Tadao, Altman, Fumio Kishida Organizations: Toyota, Microsoft Locations: Tokyo, Japan, Tadao Nagasaki, OpenAI Japan
CNBC Daily Open: Focus turns to key inflation data
  + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
Photographer: Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThis report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Xi on China tech progressChinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that no force can stop China's tech advance. Separately, Xi also told U.S. executives that bilateral ties can have a "brighter future" and vowed to improve the business environment. The next few days could prove crucial in diverting trade away from the port, logistics executives told CNBC, after a container ship collided into the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday.
Persons: Christopher Dilts, Topix, Xi, Xi Jinping, Mark Rutte, Janet Yellen, Yellen, Francis Scott Key, David Neuhauser Organizations: Bloomberg, Getty, CNBC, Nikkei, U.S ., CSI, Dow, Nasdaq, Dutch, Xinhua News Agency, U.S, Treasury, Francis Scott Key Bridge, Livermore Partners Locations: Chicago , Illinois, Japan, Seng, China, Beijing, U.S, Baltimore, Port of Baltimore
CNBC Daily Open: A key inflation gauge in focus
  + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Yellen on China dumpingU.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that China is dumping its surplus of solar panels and EVs on global markets, distorting market prices. This signals Beijing's latest efforts to boost foreign investment in China as relations with the U.S remain fraught. Investors anxious over a market decline should hedge their positions to limit risk in financial assets, according to fund managers.
Persons: Janet Yellen, Yellen, Xi Jinping, Stephen Schwarzman, Cristiano Amon, Mark Carney, Francis Scott Key, David Neuhauser Organizations: CNBC, Dow, Treasury, U.S, Blackstone, Qualcomm, Bloomberg, Francis Scott Key Bridge, Livermore Partners Locations: Yellen, China, U.S, Baltimore, Port of Baltimore
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. India is one of the biggest markets for gold, which plays a key role in its culture. Scramble over port shutdownLogistics firms are left scrambling after the closure of the Port of Baltimore, one of the busiest ports in the U.S. Cocoa prices soarCocoa prices are surging and this could impact consumers as the world struggles with a supply deficit.
Persons: Yen tumbles, Dow, BlackRock's Larry Fink, Francis Scott Key, Richard Meade, Paul, Vahan Janjigian Organizations: CNBC, Nikkei, CSI, Nasdaq, Rabobank, Greenwich Wealth Management Locations: Seng, Blackrock, India, Port of Baltimore, U.S, Baltimore
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. consumers' optimism wanes
  + stars: | 2024-03-27 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Cocoa prices soarCocoa prices are surging and this could impact consumers as the world struggles with a supply deficit. The cocoa futures contract for May delivery rose to an all-time intraday high of $10,080 per metric ton Tuesday. [PRO] ETFs that stand outGiven the market volatility, investors are looking to exchange-traded funds to position their portfolios.
Persons: Dow, Francis Scott Key, Richard Meade, Paul, Tim Cook, Vahan Janjigian Organizations: CNBC, Street, U.S, Nasdaq, Rabobank, Apple, Greenwich Wealth Management Locations: Port of Baltimore, U.S, Baltimore
CNBC Daily Open: Inflation isn't coming down fast enough
  + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Indian bonds on global indexesIndian bonds are set to be added to global indexes which could be a gamechanger for the country. Trump Media to start tradingThe company behind former President Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social, will start trading on Tuesday. Called Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., it will trade on the NASDAQ under the stock ticker symbol DJT.
Persons: Patria Stodghill, vender Susan Mendoza, Donald Trump's, Trump, David Dietze Organizations: Patria, Washington , DC, CNBC, CSI, Federal Reserve, Dow, Nasdaq, Bloomberg, Services, China Apple, Wedbush Securities, Huawei, Apple, Trump Media, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp, NASDAQ, Nvidia, Wealth Management Locations: Washington ,, South Korea, Seng, China
CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Wall Street lowerU.S. stocks closed lower Monday taking a breather from a rally sparked last week after the Federal Reserve stuck to its rate-cut forecast. Trump Media to start tradingThe company behind former President Donald Trump's social media platform Truth Social, will start trading on Tuesday. Called Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., it will trade on the NASDAQ under the stock ticker symbol DJT. That's according to David Dietze, managing principal and senior portfolio strategist at Peapack Private Wealth Management.
Persons: Dow, Bitcoin, Jane Street, Donald Trump's, Trump, David Dietze Organizations: CNBC, Federal Reserve, Nasdaq, Investment, HOF Capital, Ford Foundation, Fidelity . Trump Media, Trump Media & Technology Group Corp, NASDAQ, Nvidia, Wealth Management Locations: UAE, Britain, China, Beijing
CNBC Daily Open: No 'cracks' in U.S. strong jobs growth
  + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. The blue-chip Dow slipped 0.77%, but gained just under 2% for its best week since December, nearing the 40,000 level. Overall, total deal value in the region plunged last year to its lowest since 2014 amid a fundraising slowdown. "We really believe in style diversification and feel that remaining diversified with value and growth stocks remains prudent," Benson said.
Persons: Dow, Joe Biden, Biden, Aaron Benson, Baird, Benson Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, Bain & Company, Biden, Saturday Locations: U.S, Japan, Asia Pacific, China
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. labor market is in 'good shape'
  + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Asia stocks mixedAsia markets were mixed Monday with a slew of inflation data from the region due for release this week. Wall Street ended Friday on a mixed note ahead of a shortened four-day trading week due to the Good Friday holiday. "We really believe in style diversification and feel that remaining diversified with value and growth stocks remains prudent," Benson said.
Persons: Seng, Dow, Kristalina Georgieva, Aaron Benson, Baird, Benson Organizations: CNBC, CSI, Nikkei, Nasdaq, IMF, China, International Monetary Fund, Intel, AMD, Financial Times Locations: Asia, China, Beijing
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Overnight, U.S. stocks ended higher with the Federal Reserve's policy meeting in focus. [PRO] Bullish on PalantirBrian Stutland of Equity Armor Investments calls Palantir a "promising AI investment" and a "serious player" in the space. They are really starting to become very creative in the AI world," he said of the company, known for its government contract work in defense and intelligence.
Persons: Jensen Huang, Blackwell, Amin Nasser, Brian Stutland, Palantir Organizations: CNBC, Nikkei, CSI, Federal, Dow, Nasdaq, Bank of Japan, Equity, Investments Locations: Seng, Bank, San Jose, Aramco, Saudi Aramco
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. consumer sentiment stays steady
  + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Wall Street gainsU.S. stocks ended higher on Monday as investors look ahead to monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve. BYD push into emerging marketsChinese automaker BYD is aggressively expanding into emerging markets given policy uncertainty in the U.S. and Europe. They are really starting to become very creative in the AI world," he said of the company, known for its government contract work in defense and intelligence.
Persons: Jensen Huang, Blackwell, Amin Nasser, BYD, Brian Stutland, Palantir Organizations: CNBC, Wall Street, Federal Reserve, Dow, Nasdaq, Bank of, Equity, Investments Locations: Asia, San Jose, Aramco, Saudi Aramco, U.S, Europe, Thailand, Brazil, Indonesia, Hungary, Uzbekistan
CNBC Daily Open: Fed rate meet in focus
  + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. The Nikkei 225 and the Topix gained, while China's CSI 300 index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng also rose. Wall Street ended lower on Friday as focus shifts to the Federal Reserve's policy meeting this week for insights on rate cuts. [PRO] U.S. election risk on China stocksGoldman Sachs has revised its barometer for the level of risk from U.S.-China tensions in Chinese stocks.
Persons: Seng, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Joe Biden, Goldman Sachs Organizations: CNBC, Nikkei, CSI, Nasdaq, Dow, Retail, White, Congress Locations: Asia, Japan, China, India, U.S
CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street focus turns to the Fed
  + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Stocks close lowerWall Street ended lower on Friday as investors await the Federal Reserve's policy meeting this week for insights on rate cuts. He told CNBC inventories are depleted in many cases and the ocean carrier has seen a recovery after the Chinese New Year. [PRO] U.S. election risk on China stocksGoldman Sachs has revised its barometer for the level of risk from U.S.-China tensions in Chinese stocks.
Persons: Jerome Powell, Joe Biden, Lloyd, Jobs, Goldman Sachs Organizations: Federal Reserve, New York Stock Exchange, CNBC, Nasdaq, Dow, Bank of Japan, Congress, Tech Locations: Asia, U.S, China
CNBC Daily Open: Hot inflation data spooks Wall Street
  + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 slipped, while Topix gained as investors awaited for updates on the country's spring wage talks. Why Japan's wage talks matterJapan's "shunto" wage negotiations hit fever pitch this week as several corporate giants revealed salary increases. Wealth tax in spotlightCan a wealth tax work in reality? The proposals, outlined in the 2024 budget, rekindled debate about a wealth tax on the world's richest.
Persons: Hang Seng, Hong, Topix, Joe Biden Organizations: CNBC, China's CSI, Nikkei, Dow, Nasdaq, Bank of, HSBC bullish, Nvidia Investment, Fidelity International, Nvidia Locations: Asia, Japan, U.S, China
CNBC Daily Open: Another hot inflation gauge fuels worry
  + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Why Japan's wage talks matterJapan's "shunto" wage negotiations hit fever pitch this week as several corporate giants revealed salary increases. "I think the legislation should pass and I think it should be sold," Mnuchin told CNBC. [PRO] Look beyond NvidiaInvestment firm Fidelity International said investors should look beyond highfliers like Nvidia to ride the AI wave.
Persons: Dow, Steven Mnuchin, Mnuchin Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, Bank of, U.S, HSBC bullish, Nvidia Investment, Fidelity International, Nvidia Locations: U.S, China
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. consumer spending data looms
  + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Asia stocks mixedAsia markets were mixed Thursday as investors assessed Japan's spring wage negotiations. "If you have a position that does not cost you ever to lose an employee, it's not a position," Karp said in an interview on CNBC. [PRO] China stocks worth the riskChinese stocks are a "risk worth taking," said Jason Hsu, chairman and chief investment officer of Rayliant Global Advisors.
Persons: Topix, Israel, Alex Karp, it's, Karp, Jason Hsu Organizations: CNBC, Nikkei, Bank of Japan, Nasdaq, Dow, Ford Motor, General Motors, Mercedes, Benz, House, U.S . House, Rayliant Global Advisors Locations: Asia, Israel, China
CNBC Daily Open: U.S. retail sales in sharp focus
  + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +1 min
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Stocks end mixedWall Street ended mixed Wednesday, dragged down by tech stocks as investors await key updates on retail sales and producer prices. "If you have a position that does not cost you ever to lose an employee, it's not a position," Karp said in an interview on CNBC. [PRO] China stocks worth the riskChinese stocks are a "risk worth taking," said Jason Hsu, chairman and chief investment officer of Rayliant Global Advisors.
Persons: Israel, Alex Karp, it's, Karp, Jason Hsu Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, Dow, House, U.S . House, Ford Motor, General Motors, Mercedes, Benz, Rayliant Global Advisors Locations: Israel, China
CNBC Daily Open: Sticky inflation muddies water for Fed
  + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Sumathi Bala | ) www.cnbc.com   time to read: +2 min
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Nearly half of the world's total dividend growth came from the banking sector, which delivered record payouts as rising borrowing costs lifted lenders' margins, the report found. Boeing crisis hurt airlinesCEOs from several airlines say Boeing's delivery delays have forced the carriers to change their growth plans. Citadel on rate cutsInflation headwinds remain and the Fed shouldn't cut rates too quickly, says Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin.
Persons: Dow, Janus Henderson, Ken Griffin Organizations: CNBC, Nasdaq, Boeing, Alaska Airlines Max, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, Citadel Locations: British
This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Despite high inflation, the BOJ hasn't really shifted from its ultra-loose monetary policy that has been in place in 2016. Rate cut pivot in 2024Central banks worldwide could make a rate cut pivot in 2024. Boeing crisis hurt airlinesCEOs from several airlines say Boeing's delivery delays have forced the carriers to change their growth plans.
Persons: Thomas Calomiris Organizations: Washington , DC, CNBC, Japan's Nikkei, Dow, Nasdaq, Bank of Japan, Economist Intelligence, Boeing, Alaska Airlines Max, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Locations: Washington ,, Asia, BOJ, Central, Beijing
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