News for 'Asia Pacific Group'

China cautions US on India's inclusion in nuclear group

China cautions US on India's inclusion in nuclear group

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

"Prudence and caution" needs to be exercised, warns China.

Nurturing talent: ICICI, Infy among world's best

Nurturing talent: ICICI, Infy among world's best

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

The Indian arm of global FMCG major Unilever, Hindustan Unilever, was ranked at the fourth spot, Aditya Birla Group was at the sixth spot, Infosys Tech was ranked eighth and another IT major Wipro cornered the 10th slot.

FIPB defers Verizon's equity transfer proposal

FIPB defers Verizon's equity transfer proposal

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

In another example of the growing focus on security in the telecom sector, the Foreign Investment Promotion Board has asked whether US-based Verizon Wireless operates in Pakistan, while deferring its proposal for transfer of equity shares.

'Sensex/NIFTY stocks may not fall badly'

'Sensex/NIFTY stocks may not fall badly'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'We suggest an equity strategy of 5% to 10% exposure to cash, 5% to Gold ETF, close to 50% to Sensex/Nifty/large mid-cap stocks.'

India Inc may go for cautious hiring in Q12023

India Inc may go for cautious hiring in Q12023

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Corporate India is indicating cautious hiring in the March quarter of 2023 as concerns rise over possible recession and steady inflation, a survey said on Thursday. According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, based on interviews with nearly 3,030 public and private employers, hiring intentions will decrease in the quarter both on year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter basis. During the quarter, 48 per cent employers expect to increase their staffing levels, 16 per cent anticipate a decrease in hiring intent and 34 per cent do not anticipate any change in hiring, resulting in a net employment outlook of 32 per cent.

Pak remains in FATF 'grey list' for failure to check terror funding

Pak remains in FATF 'grey list' for failure to check terror funding

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

India has been maintaining that Pakistan extends regular support to terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad and Hizbul Mujahideen, whose prime target is India, and has urged FATF to take action against Islamabad.

Blackstone to up focus on India

Blackstone to up focus on India

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Blackstone Group, a global private equity player, is set to increase its focus on India. After setting the ball rolling on its corporate private equity and recently starting off its real estate opportunity focus, the company during the past week has set up Blackstone Altius Advisors, an event-driven strategy focusing on opportunities in the Asia Pacific region. Event-driven strategies are those where PEs fund merger and acquisitions or bankruptcies scenario.

Bonanza for the salaried! 12.9% hike seen

Bonanza for the salaried! 12.9% hike seen

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

Led by engineering services sector, the projected jump of 12.9 per cent in salaries for this year is higher than the actual increase of 11.7 per cent seen in 2010.

Pak failed to stop LeT, JeM funds, recruiting: US

Pak failed to stop LeT, JeM funds, recruiting: US

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

The US State Department, in its Congressional mandated annual Country Reports on Terrorism for the year 2018, on Friday said even though the Pakistani government voiced support for political reconciliation between the Afghan government and the Taliban, it did not restrict the terror group and the Haqqani Network from operating in Pakistan-based safe havens and threatening the US and Afghan forces in Afghanistan.

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The compulsion behind India and Japan to deepen security cooperation is in response to China's growing political and economic clout and its assertive behaviour in disputed areas. This has been the key driver for bringing both India and Japan closer in the domain of security cooperation, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

HP to pamper women with sleek laptops

HP to pamper women with sleek laptops

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Global information technology giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) is set to launch its special lines of products, targeting women and the youth in India.

Metro AG to invest 300 mn euro in India

Metro AG to invest 300 mn euro in India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Germany's Metro AG to invest 300 million euro in India and open wholesale stores in Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai.

US Targets India's Russian Oil Source

US Targets India's Russian Oil Source

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Urals and Sokol accounted for every 4 out of 5 barrels of Russian supplies to India last year.

India kicks off campaign for elected UNSC seat

India kicks off campaign for elected UNSC seat

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

If elected, it would be India's eighth term on the UN Security Council and this two-year tenure will start in January 2021.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Facebook's India head Ajit Mohan quits

Facebook's India head Ajit Mohan quits

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Social media giant Meta on Thursday said its India head Ajit Mohan has resigned from the company.

Ascott plans to set shop in India

Ascott plans to set shop in India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

Bosch to hike power tools capacity to 5 l in 3 yrs

Bosch to hike power tools capacity to 5 l in 3 yrs

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

As per the plans, the capacity of Bosch's production unit in Bangalore would be hiked to five lakh tools per annum in the next three years from the current installed capacity of 2.2 lakh.

Shangri-La opens its 1st hotel in India

Shangri-La opens its 1st hotel in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, the leading luxury hotel group of Asia Pacific, opened their first-ever hotel in India on Wednesday in collaboration with India's Eros group in the heart of New Delhi.

Kremer emerges fastest

Kremer emerges fastest

Rediff.com5 Dec 2003

The German MRF driver won the Group N (unmodified) class in the 2003 FIA-Asia Pacific Rally Championship.

Outsourcing will grow: Study

Outsourcing will grow: Study

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

Wipro, Oracle ink pact

Wipro, Oracle ink pact

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

Wipro Infotech, Oracle India and Mumbai-based media and entertainment technology group Media e2e have formed a media technology consortium

Paramount Airways breaks even

Paramount Airways breaks even

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Paramount Airways claims to have a break even, as other Indian carriers are facing losses.

World leaders find a reason to smile

World leaders find a reason to smile

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

An image of Presidents Bush, Hu and Putin at the APEC meeting.

We will reinvent the motorcycle category for the world: Ola Electric CEO

We will reinvent the motorcycle category for the world: Ola Electric CEO

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Ola Electric, India's largest maker of electric scooters, launched its most affordable ride on Tuesday, in an attempt to woo more customers and expand its electric two-wheeler lineup.

Success = High income + family

Success = High income + family

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Latest survey sheds light on how people define success.

Radisson 'best franchise brand in India'

Radisson 'best franchise brand in India'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

Radisson hotels and resorts, which are managed by Carlson Hotels Asia Pacific, have been chosen as the "best franchise brand in India' by the Galilelo and Express group.

HP expects India to boost revenues

HP expects India to boost revenues

Rediff.com13 Dec 2002

Hewlett-Packard, which is targeting a 10 per cent growth for its $20 billion imaging and printing group division, expects India to clock the highest growth rate in the coming years.

India star of region's performance in BPOs

India star of region's performance in BPOs

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

Asia-Pacific has been the only region to show growth in the business process outsourcing (BPO) market in the first half of 2007.

'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'

'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Trump will absolutely back New Delhi on its position that Pakistan must do more to crack down on terrorists that threaten India.'

David Mouchel on Campari's India plans

David Mouchel on Campari's India plans

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

The idea is first to reach 10,000 cases as soon as possible. The imported spirit segment is really growing. \n\n

Karamjit wins India rally

Karamjit wins India rally

Rediff.com7 Dec 2003

Armin Kremer took the FIA APRC title after a courageous drive into second place.

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Officials hint the visit could finally see a formal defence industrial road map being adopted by both nations.

India play Papua New Guinea in opener

India play Papua New Guinea in opener

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

India will kick off their Under-19 cricket World Cup campaign against East Asia-Pacific qualifier Papua New Guinea.

India may get its own Vogue

India may get its own Vogue

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

'Marketing is becoming more left brain'

'Marketing is becoming more left brain'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

India seems to be better in planning than China but slow in execution.