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Can India Capitalize on China’s Manufacturing Woes?

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He focuses on the region’s politics, economics and foreign policy. Previously he worked as the New Delhi bureau chief of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), and as Indonesia correspondent for FEER and The Wall Street Journal Asia. Sadanand Dhume writes a biweekly column on India and South Asia for WSJ.com.

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Adam Smith’s Oft-Missed Lesson on Human Imagination

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One of my favorite teaching lessons in economics is the division of labor. It’s one of those ideas that reminds me of my late father’s dual roles, that of both professor of economics and part-time professional magician. The quote describes a group of humans acting as if they are specialized machines. .

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Deep Dive: How Manufacturers Are Transitioning To Counter PPE Shortages

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Fighting a pandemic takes clear communication, strategic organization and responsive action. PPE shortages have been severe, with governments vying for items their healthcare workers need amid disrupted manufacturing and supply chains. Manufacturers Pivot Into PPE. Manufacturers that already relied on U.S.

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Finance Minister Sitharaman reviews progress of NICDIT projects

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The project aims to develop "plug & play" information and communications technology-enabled smart industrial cities with the necessary infrastructure for the manufacturing sector. It is part of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and seeks to attract investment and position India in global value chains.

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Economic Strength In China Paralyzed As Trade War Forges Ahead

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China’s industrial productivity is at its slowest pace since 2009 as weakening market confidence forces manufacturers to reduce both production and investment while consumers reel in spending. Economic growth in the second quarter is at its lowest point — 6.2 percent — in nearly three decades.

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Report: 5G Will Provide $2.2T Economic Boost Within 14 Years

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The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) released a report that said 5G telecommunications technology will contribute $2.2 Interest in the new technology is expected to continue, especially for manufacturers. trillion to the worldwide economy between the years 2024 and 2034, according to a report by TechRepublic.

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In its Top 5 Finance Trends and Priorities for CFOs in 2024 , Gartner says economic headwinds have forced CFOs to look beyond temporary measures and find new ways to lead finance through digital transformation. Communicating change Change is constant, but it does not mean that people are always welcoming about it.