News for 'Asia Pacific Group'

Marriott overtakes Taj, becomes India's largest hotel chain

Marriott overtakes Taj, becomes India's largest hotel chain

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Marriott now has 30 brands globally with over 5,700 properties in over 110 countries

Pak fails to fulfil 6 mandates of FATF; to remain in 'Grey list'

Pak fails to fulfil 6 mandates of FATF; to remain in 'Grey list'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mandates which Pakistan has failed include action against all United Nations-designated terrorists like Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Azhar, Lashker-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed and the outfit's operational commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi.

Singapore Exchange to trade Nifty Options from July 16

Singapore Exchange to trade Nifty Options from July 16

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The Nifty Options would add to SGX's suite of Asian equity derivatives, which include SGX S&P CNX Nifty futures, the dominant Indian product for international participants.

Edtech giant Byju's CBO Prathyusha Agarwal, two senior executives quit

Edtech giant Byju's CBO Prathyusha Agarwal, two senior executives quit

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Three senior executives have resigned from Byju's at a time when the most valuable edtech company has been trying to address challenges such as due diligence issues, legal battles with lenders, challenges in raising fresh capital, and a markdown in its valuation by investors. Prathyusha Agarwal, the chief business officer of Byju's, has quit, according to sources. They said Himanshu Bajaj, business head of Byju's tuition centres, and Mukut Deepak, business head for Class 4 to 10, have also moved on.

'We are underweight on India'

'We are underweight on India'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'India is possibly the most fiscally constrained market in the region.'

'At 40 I'm playing best parts of my life'

'At 40 I'm playing best parts of my life'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

'Ageism is something we have to contend with and I am glad the opportunities that are coming my way today in so many ways have fixed this problem.'

Asia and world will have better future when India, China work together: PM

Asia and world will have better future when India, China work together: PM

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

"No other relationship of India has as many layers as our relations with China. We are the world's two most populous countries and among the fastest growing major economies. Our cooperation is expanding," he said.

How India must play new round of Chinese checkers

How India must play new round of Chinese checkers

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

China's white paper on Asia-Pacific security cooperation extends an olive branch to India. It mentions India 15 times -- a record in all Chinese white papers issued so far. New Delhi's response will need to be carefully calibrated, says China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Indian carriers have limited freedom to operate: IATA

Indian carriers have limited freedom to operate: IATA

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Airlines have to deal with high operating costs - fuel, taxation, airport charges - in a very competitive environment.

Pak has shown meagre progress against terror financing: Watchgroup

Pak has shown meagre progress against terror financing: Watchgroup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Pakistan has improved its full compliance on only two of the 40 FATF recommendations, the APG report noted.

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The qualification for the 2022 edition of the age-group tournament had been delayed by a year due to COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining five spots will be determined by regional qualification.

India Inc earns 72% of revenue from the domestic market: Morgan Stanley

India Inc earns 72% of revenue from the domestic market: Morgan Stanley

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

72 per cent of the revenue of Indian firms (India Inc) is derived from the domestic / home market - the sixth highest in percentage terms in the emerging market (EM) and the Asian region, said a recent report by Morgan Stanley. The balance, according to the report titled 'Global Exposure Guide 2021' co-authored by analysts led by Jonathan F Garner, their chief Asia and emerging market strategist, is split between the developed markets (DMs) and other EMs. The report is based on an analysis of 3,300 companies globally that have revenue exposure in 17 different regions.

The reason China opposes India's NSG bid

The reason China opposes India's NSG bid

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Stating that India's entry into Nuclear Suppliers Group will "shake strategic balance in South Asia and even cast a cloud over peace and stability in the entire Asia-Pacific region", an article in the state-run 'Global Times' however said China could support India's inclusion in the 48 member nuclear club if it "played by rules".

India holds out at final RCEP talks, all eyes on Modi

India holds out at final RCEP talks, all eyes on Modi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The agenda prepared by ministers will be discussed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other RCEP leaders in Nonthaburi, a city north of Bangkok, on November 4, the official deadline to close talks.

India must overcome 'tremendous' challenges to realise potential, says top Indian-American diplomat

India must overcome 'tremendous' challenges to realise potential, says top Indian-American diplomat

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The US wants its trade with India to grow multi-fold, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Nisha Desai Biswal told lawmakers.

China Connection and India-US Ties

China Connection and India-US Ties

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'India should not be taken by surprise if the Biden administration seeks China's cooperation at some point,' alerts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

SpiceJet places order for 42 737 MAX jets with Boeing

SpiceJet places order for 42 737 MAX jets with Boeing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh inaugurated the 5-day long event.

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'I hope that the incoming Biden-Harris Administration works with India to address some of the most profound geopolitical transboundary challenges.'

To tackle China's OROB, Modi bats for Asia-Africa growth corridor

To tackle China's OROB, Modi bats for Asia-Africa growth corridor

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The pitch comes close on the heels of China launching its multi-billion dollar OBOR initiative

Pak continues to remain on FATF 'Grey List'

Pak continues to remain on FATF 'Grey List'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

The global agency said there are "serious deficiencies" on the part of the country in checking terror-financing and it lacks an effective system to deal with it.

Modi's OBOR counter: Asia-Africa growth corridor, backed by Japan

Modi's OBOR counter: Asia-Africa growth corridor, backed by Japan

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'During my visit to Japan and after meeting with Prime Minister (Shinzo) Abe, I gladly recall that in our joint declaration we mentioned Asia-Africa growth corridor and proposed further conversation with our brothers and sisters of Africa,' Prime Minister Modi said.

US, China agree to expand military cooperation

US, China agree to expand military cooperation

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The United States and China have agreed to expand military exchanges and exercises as part of efforts to build more stable bilateral ties amid tensions over cyber security.

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

What Did Modi's Washington Visit Achieve?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The only thing that may salvage Narendra Modi's trip to the US is his meetings with CEOs, such as those of Blackstone, First Solar, Qualcomm, Adobe, and General Atomics, asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.

5 new non-permanent members of UNSC elected

5 new non-permanent members of UNSC elected

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The United Nations General Assembly today elected Angola, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain and Venezuela as the new non-permanent members of the Security Council for a two-year term beginning in January next year.

Coca-Cola's ambitious future plans

Coca-Cola's ambitious future plans

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The firm has set its eyes on emerging categories such as juices and plans to develop a stronger total portfolio, participating across multiple categories.

North Korea tests missile in face of US warnings

North Korea tests missile in face of US warnings

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Earlier, United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged the international community to increase pressure on North Korea, saying that failing to do so would bring 'catastrophic consequences'.

Kwid pro quo: India turns Renault's prime turf

Kwid pro quo: India turns Renault's prime turf

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

2016 has been the most important one for Renault in India, backed by strategic measures in all key biz dimensions.

Israeli diplomat attacked in China amid war against Hamas

Israeli diplomat attacked in China amid war against Hamas

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Meanwhile, Israel has expressed its "deep disappointment" with China's response to the war.

Pak to stay on terror financing 'grey list' till Feb 2021

Pak to stay on terror financing 'grey list' till Feb 2021

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Pakistan failed to fulfil six of the 27 mandates so far as a result of which the country continues to be in the grey list of the FATF.

India managing complexities in ties with China: Sitharaman in Moscow

India managing complexities in ties with China: Sitharaman in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Sitharaman, who is in Russia on a three-day visit, also met her Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe on the sidelines of the international security conference.

Pakistan bans Hafiz Saeed-backed terror outfit

Pakistan bans Hafiz Saeed-backed terror outfit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Pakistan has quietly banned Tehreek-e-Azaadi Jammu and Kashmir, a new front for Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat-ud-Dawa, as international pressure on the country grew, including from a global watchdog, to combat terror and its funding.

World's 10 best airlines

World's 10 best airlines

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Emirates has been voted as the world's best airline in 2016 by travellers around the world.

A fashion show to fight AIDS

A fashion show to fight AIDS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

On December 1, the divas of the fashion industry came together to pledge their support to eradicate the stigma and discrimination towards HIV and AIDS victims.

Nokia India head P Balaji resigns

Nokia India head P Balaji resigns

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Later, he joined Ericsson India where he handled corporate affairs and communication.

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Washington senses that the anchor sheet of India's strategic autonomy lies in its longstanding partnership with Russia, which remains firm and immutable despite the changes in world politics in the post-Cold War era,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.<

As global Covid cases rise, WHO chief warns it's juts tip of the iceberg

As global Covid cases rise, WHO chief warns it's juts tip of the iceberg

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Fresh cases of Covid-19 are again spiking globally, especially in parts of Asia, after several weeks of decline and this rise is "just the tip of the iceberg", World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned.

India driving force of Quad, says White House

India driving force of Quad, says White House

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

India is a driving force of the Quad and an engine for regional growth, said the White House, days after foreign ministers of the countries, which are part of the grouping, met in Melbourne.

'Every sixth social media scam globally impacts an Indian'

'Every sixth social media scam globally impacts an Indian'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

India was the most targeted country in Asia and second in the world.

India faces 'very significant challenges' from China: US

India faces 'very significant challenges' from China: US

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The Chinese coercion and aggression spans the globe, but it is most acute in the Indo-Pacific, it said.