We turn our attention to India, at one point, the world’s fastest growing large economy, but for the past two years, growth has tumbled, reaching a six-year low of 4.7% in the last quarter of 2019. Adding to its problem, the recent sectarian violence has killed at least 47 people and injured close to 400. Covid-19 cases are also climbing rapidly, and Liuqing Yu, Country Analyst, at the Economist Intelligence Unit, thinks India is not well-prepared to deal with any potential outbreak.

<p>We turn our attention to India, at one point, the world&rsquo;s fastest growing large economy, but for the past two years, growth has tumbled, reaching a six-year low of 4.7% in the last quarter of 2019. Adding to its problem, the recent sectarian violence has killed at least 47 people and injured close to 400. Covid-19 cases are also climbing rapidly, and Liuqing Yu, Country Analyst, at the Economist Intelligence Unit, thinks India is not well-prepared to deal with any potential outbreak.</p>

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

<p>Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.</p>

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