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In today's edition of the news digest delivered from the Editor's desk (Anirudh Phadke), the following stories and news bytes are covered; 1️⃣ Trump to Mediate🤝Peace🕊️ between Russia🇷🇺 & Ukraine🇺🇦 2️⃣ Germany's🇩🇪 Economy Vision 3️⃣ Britain's🇬🇧Parliament Returns after New Year Break 4️⃣ Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Negotiations 5️⃣ South Korea🇰🇷next Attempt to Arrest the Impeached President 6️⃣ Ukraine🇺🇦 Launched a Fresh Round of Offensive against Russia🇷🇺 Subscribe our Website: https://lnkd.in/eDYfUman https://lnkd.in/gyBW3VtF

In today’s edition of the daily newsletter delivered directly from the Editor’s desk (Anirudh Phadke), we’re looking at the top 10 global conflicts to watch in 2025. In the Middle East, a chain of conflicts is taking place set off by Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel followed by the latter’s retaliation on Gaza Strip; Iran’s region wide attack through non-state proxies; and thus, setting a stage for Islamist rebels to topple the Assad’s regime, ending a half-century-old dictatorship in Syria. We also witnessed more aggression from Russia on Ukraine and thereby threatening a wider confrontation in Europe. The Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas conflict along with involvement of the United States (as a supporter) and Iran through its proxies overshadowed many flash points elsewhere around the world such as South China Sea (the Cross-Strait conflict), Myanmar’s civil war, Rwanda’s rebellion in Democratic Republic of Congo, insurgency at Haiti, plus the devastation in Sudan that added much to a global tally of people dead and displaced. This newsletter sheds light on potential flash points that can burst into a much bigger conflict this year. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gETTjFMr Subscribe the Website: https://lnkd.in/eDYfUman

As luxury brands continue to raise prices, they’ve become increasingly reliant on the ultra-wealthy. However, with key markets like China showing signs of slowing, the model may face challenges. In my latest analysis, "Is Luxury Losing its Spark? Affordable Exclusivity to the Rescue", I explore the potential risks and future of this strategy. Check it out below #luxury #pricingstrategy #consumertrends #businessinsights

For the past few years, luxury brands have been on a price-raising spree, particularly after the disruptions caused by the pandemic. As costs rise across the board—from production to raw materials—the industry has increasingly passed these costs onto consumers. For high-end labels, this strategy of price hikes has largely been a successful one, particularly for ultra-wealthy buyers who are less sensitive to price fluctuations. However, there’s a downside to this approach. The luxury market has become highly reliant on a small segment of ultra-affluent consumers, often referred to as the “top tier.” This group has driven the lion’s share of growth for brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci, yet their purchasing power may be nearing its limit. In particular, the Chinese market, which has been a cornerstone of luxury growth, is showing signs of slowing down. China accounts for a third of global luxury sales, and a pullback in spending from Chinese consumers, often attributed to rising economic uncertainty and stricter government policies, could spell trouble for the industry’s future growth. Read the analysis "Is Luxury Losing its Spark? Affordable Exclusivity to the Rescue" written by Dr. Soummya Chowdhury, an Assistant Professor at the School of Business in GITAM (Deemed to be University). Subscribe our Website: https://lnkd.in/eDYfUman https://lnkd.in/gxquGsyr

In today's edition of daily newsletter Anirudh Phadke, Founder/Editor of The Viyug covers the following stories and news bytes; 1️⃣ Islamic State is back in the United States 🇺🇸 2️⃣ America's 🇺🇸 New Congressional Session 3️⃣ Economic Association's Annual Conference 4️⃣ Turkey's Poor Economic Strategy 5️⃣ Unsuccessful Arrest of South Korea's Impeached President 6️⃣ New Updates on Israel-Hamas Conflict Subscribe our Website: https://lnkd.in/eDYfUman https://lnkd.in/gtwH6g_N

In today's edition of daily newsletter Anirudh Phadke, Founder/Editor of The Viyug writes the following stories and news bytes; 1️⃣ Constitutional Crisis in Georgia 🇬🇪 2️⃣ Russia 🇷🇺 Stops Gas Shipments to Ukraine 🇺🇦 3️⃣ Lockerbie: A Search for Truth ✈️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 4️⃣ A Bad "New Year" for Gaza 🇵🇸 5️⃣ Alibaba to Sell Business Stakes 💰 6️⃣ Rising Migrant Issues for UK🇬🇧 Subscribe our Website: https://lnkd.in/eDYfUman https://lnkd.in/g6sp9A84

⚔️ Para Diplomacy: Rajasthan's Game-Changer Investment Just published my deep-dive in The Viyug exploring how strategic diplomacy is transforming Rajasthan's investment landscape! The article uncovers how state-level diplomatic initiatives are redefining economic engagement, turning the Rising Rajasthan Investment Summit into a powerful platform for global connectivity and strategic growth. Full article: https://lnkd.in/gkUe4naa Rising Rajasthan Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Ltd. (RIICO) Government Of Rajasthan Rajasthan Royals Kirodi Lal Meena Tridivesh Singh Maini Ambassador Dr Mohan Kumar Anirudh Phadke Sanjay Bhattacharyya Navita Srikant Naveen Kapoor #RajasthanInvestment #ParaDiplomacy

The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) grouping has been the forerunner of global economic and political developments for over a decade. The BRICS countries account for over 40% of the world’s population and over 25% of global GDP. They are also among the fastest-growing economies in the world. India’s position is an emerging and important one in the BRICS grouping. It is the second most populous country in the world and the sixth largest economy. India has also been growing swiftly in recent years, with GDP growth comprising over 7% per year over the past decade. In addition to the BRICS, India is also a member of a number of other emerging Global South engagements, such as the IBSA Forum (India, Brazil, and South Africa), the G20, and the Non-Aligned Movement. These alliances are playing a progressively important role in global affairs, as they represent the voices and interests of developing countries. India has numerous advantages within the BRICS grouping. It is a large and growing economy with a young and tech-savvy population. India is also a major exporter of IT services and software. India’s role in the BRICS has been growing in recent times. India has hosted the BRICS summits in 2012 and 2023. India has also played an important role in the development of the New Development Bank (NDB) and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA), two key financial institutions set up by the BRICS countries. Tap the link 🔗 to read the full analysis written by Saimaa Khan. Subscribe our Website: https://lnkd.in/gHMtnhpq https://lnkd.in/g8pxJjdj

Para diplomacy can be understood as the actions initiated by states, provinces, or cities to establish international relations and promote their commercial interests. It also gives regions leverage to engage foreign investors and governments hence opening doors for partnership and capital investment. Rajasthan has adopted this concept in practicing its tourism policies by holding road shows and investor meets nationally and internationally. Such efforts are in the pursuit of introducing itself to a network of potential investors and marketing the state as the hub of opportunities in different fields. The Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit was held from December 9-11, 2024, in Jaipur helping the state to set a mark of significant presence in the global investment market. Tap the link 🔗 to read the full analysis written by Parag Gilada. Subscribe our Website: https://lnkd.in/gHMtnhpq https://lnkd.in/g3j5F7JY