Will Foxconn - Vedanta Breakup Impact India's Chip Ambitions | Vantage with Palki Sharma

In a surprising turn of events, Foxconn, known for assembling Apple products, has withdrawn from a $19.5 billion joint venture with Vedanta to establish semiconductor and display production plants in Gujarat, India. While no specific reasons were given for the withdrawal, Vedanta and Foxconn have reaffirmed their commitment to India’s semiconductor mission. What impact will this have on India’s ambitious in the semiconductor space? Palki Sharma tells you

In a move that will raise an alarm among US and allies, China and Solomon Islands have signed a significant police cooperation pact. A spokesperson for the US national security council called on both sides to “release these texts” of the pact immediately. Has China outmaneuvered the West in the Pacific again? Palki Sharma tells you.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will embark on a rare tour of Africa in an effort to reduce the Islamic republic's isolation by forging new alliances. The three-day trip to Africa is the first by an Iranian president in 11 years. So, why is Iran courting Africa now? Palki Sharma tells you.

China has cited "health reasons" for its foreign minister’s weeks-long absence from the public eye. Qin Gang was last seen on June 25, leading to speculation about his health. Though Beijing initially claimed to be "not aware" of such reports, it has now confirmed them. Palki Sharma decodes China's obsession with hiding public health records.

Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe will be visiting India on July 21st for a two-day visit. The visit comes weeks after he promised to remain neutral in the India-China rivalry. Can Wickremesinghe address India's concerns about Chinese influence in Sri Lanka? Palki Sharma tells you.

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