News for 'Asia Pacific'

Airlines in Asia-Pacific region to corner profits

Airlines in Asia-Pacific region to corner profits

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region are expected to corner the maximum profits this year, with the aviation industry's umbrella body IATA projecting a global profit of $8.9 billion in 2010.

India's FY27 growth may slow to 6.6%: S&PGlobal

India's FY27 growth may slow to 6.6%: S&PGlobal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

S&P Global Ratings projects India's economic growth to slow to 6.6 per cent in FY27, down from 7.7 per cent in FY26, citing energy stress and a potential sub-par monsoon.

India indispensable for peace in Indo-Pacific: Trump administration

India indispensable for peace in Indo-Pacific: Trump administration

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A senior US official has emphasised India's crucial role in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and ensuring a balanced power dynamic in Asia, advocating for stronger defence ties between the two nations.

Asia Pacific M&A spree to be buoyant

Asia Pacific M&A spree to be buoyant

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Notwithstanding the global financial turmoil, the mid-market merger and acquisition activity in the Asia-Pacific region is likely to remain buoyant this year on attractive valuations.

ICICI, Kingfisher, Taj top brands in Asia-Pacific

ICICI, Kingfisher, Taj top brands in Asia-Pacific

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Three Indian brands -- ICICI, Kingfisher and Taj -- have emerged as the most admired consumer brands across Asia-Pacific alongside global majors like LG, Sony, Cadbury, HP and Nokia in their respective segments.

India leads ad spend growth in Asia-Pacific

India leads ad spend growth in Asia-Pacific

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

India led the ad spend growth in Asia Pacific in the second quarter of this year

Foreign Universities Hire Indian Faculty

Foreign Universities Hire Indian Faculty

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Faculty recruitment is conducted directly by universities using global hiring standards while complying with Indian regulations.

Asia-Pacific countries must respond to climate change: UNDP

Asia-Pacific countries must respond to climate change: UNDP

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The report argues that in the face of climate change, countries in Asia and the Pacific "will need to change way they manufacture goods, raise crops and livestock and generate energy".

Google Bets Big on India's AI Future

Google Bets Big on India's AI Future

Rediff.com6 days ago

The aim is to win over the country's enterprises, developers and startups as AI systems shift from answering questions to autonomously executing tasks.

Rubio meets Modi, discusses West Asia, extends Trump's invitation to visit US

Rubio meets Modi, discusses West Asia, extends Trump's invitation to visit US

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed various aspects of India-US bilateral ties, focusing on defence, trade, energy, and technology. Rubio extended an invitation from President Donald Trump for PM Modi to visit the US.

'India won't isolate China in Asia Pacific region'

'India won't isolate China in Asia Pacific region'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Observing that India has always regarded the United States as a Pacific power, New Delhi's top diplomat based in Washington has said the Indian government is not looking at isolating China in this whole narrative of building better relations with the Asia Pacific region.

India, Pak top Asia-Pacific equity market returns

India, Pak top Asia-Pacific equity market returns

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

India and Pakistan have posted the highest gains among developing Asia-Pacific equity markets, posting much stronger returns than those in 2004

Agnikul Partners With ICEYE To Develop, Launch Satellites

Agnikul Partners With ICEYE To Develop, Launch Satellites

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

'With this deal, we may see even 50 launches a year within the next few years.'

Asia-Pacific car rally flagged off

Asia-Pacific car rally flagged off

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

The three-day car race, to be run over 260 kms around the backwoods of Pune, will begin on Friday.\n\n

HP to invest $100 mn in Asia-Pacific

HP to invest $100 mn in Asia-Pacific

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

Hewlett Packard will invest $100 million in Asia-Pacific to boost its brand building and create retail infrastructure in imaging and printing market during the next one year while India is likely to get about 15 per cent of the allocation.

Milan exercise to become Asia-Pacific taskforce

Milan exercise to become Asia-Pacific taskforce

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

The 13-nation Milan exercise hosted by the Indian Navy has inched towards converting itself into a joint taskforce for Asia-Pacific region including Australia and New Zealand, with India having a leading role in combating maritime terror, poaching, gun and drug-running.

India to drive Asia Pacific growth as China's fortunes wane, says S&P

India to drive Asia Pacific growth as China's fortunes wane, says S&P

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

India will drive growth in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region as the growth engine is likely to shift from China to South and Southeast Asia in the coming years, S&P Global Ratings said in a report on Tuesday. The rating agency's report projected China's growth to slow down to 4.6 per cent by 2026 from an estimated 5.4 per cent in 2023. India is likely to clock 7 per cent economic growth from 6.4 per cent estimated for 2023.

Asia-Pacific PC sales to grow by 16%

Asia-Pacific PC sales to grow by 16%

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

Shipments of personal computers in Asia-Pacific are expected to increase by 16 per cent year-on-year in 2004 as against the 13.5 per cent growth forecast for worldwide sales.

Asia-Pacific to have 3bn mobile connections by 2012

Asia-Pacific to have 3bn mobile connections by 2012

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Globally, the mobile connections are expected to reach the six-billion milestone by the end of this month.

Indian Lacrosse Teams Set Sights on LA 2028 Olympics After Asian Games Success

Indian Lacrosse Teams Set Sights on LA 2028 Olympics After Asian Games Success

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Indian men's and women's lacrosse teams, fresh off their gold-winning performance at the Asian Lacrosse Games, have been felicitated by the Sports Minister and urged to focus on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Iranian supertanker bypasses US Navy blockade

Iranian supertanker bypasses US Navy blockade

Rediff.com3 May 2026

An Iranian tanker successfully bypassed the US Navy to deliver crude oil to the Asia-Pacific region, despite ongoing tensions and a US blockade.

Miss Asia Pacific Srishti Rana's crown seized at Mumbai airport

Miss Asia Pacific Srishti Rana's crown seized at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The diamond studded crown of India's Srishti Rana, who has been crowned Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 in Busan, South Korea, was seized for not paying customs, a senior customs official said.

India's Internet speed lowest in Asia-Pacific region

India's Internet speed lowest in Asia-Pacific region

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

South Korea was once again the only country with an average connection speed of over 20 Mbps.

India fuel retailers face credit strain as high oil prices persist, says Fitch

India fuel retailers face credit strain as high oil prices persist, says Fitch

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Fitch Ratings has warned that India's oil marketing companies (OMCs) could face significant credit pressure if crude oil prices remain elevated, leading to eroded earnings and increased working capital needs due to delayed fuel price pass-through.

'US Thought They Could Pressurise India'

'US Thought They Could Pressurise India'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

'They talked bad about our leaders. They said India was a dead economy. They were not sensitive to the Indian psyche.'

Asia-Pacific bubble may burst: UN report

Asia-Pacific bubble may burst: UN report

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

The UNESCAP has warned Asia-Pacific region's governments to protect and prepare against sudden or unexpected market downturns rather than remaining complacent in the current atmosphere of prosperity.

India tops salary hike in Asia Pacific

India tops salary hike in Asia Pacific

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

India has demonstrated a double digit growth in salary hike for the fourth year running, the highest in Asia Pacific region, with global HR consulting firm Hewitt Associates forecasting an average 14.5 per cent wage hike in 2007.

Asia Pacific group endorses India for UNSC non-permanent seat

Asia Pacific group endorses India for UNSC non-permanent seat

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Elections for the five non-permanent members of the 15-nation Council for the 2021-22 term will be held around June next year.

Asia-Pacific to be biggest home for super-rich by 2014

Asia-Pacific to be biggest home for super-rich by 2014

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

In 2012, the number of HNIs in the region increased 9.4 per cent to a record 3.68 million and their collective wealth grew to $12 trillion.

The Strategic Importance Of Pakistan's Gwadar Port For China

The Strategic Importance Of Pakistan's Gwadar Port For China

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Gwadar is viewed as a critical pearl in China's maritime strategy as it would give a permanent logistical footprint near an important choke point - the Strait of Hormuz and the oil rich Persian Gulf, explains Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Why India Could Be Facing Early Menopause

Why India Could Be Facing Early Menopause

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Early and premature menopause can heighten risks of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, metabolic disorders, cognitive decline, depression and early death and are major public health concerns. The conditions also seriously affect a woman's quality of life.

India's Srishti Rana is the new Miss Asia Pacific World!

India's Srishti Rana is the new Miss Asia Pacific World!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

21-year-old beauty is crowned by fellow Indian and previous year's winner Himangini Singh Yadu

Asia-Pacific BPO biz to touch $9.5 bn by 2016: Gartner

Asia-Pacific BPO biz to touch $9.5 bn by 2016: Gartner

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The business process outsourcing (BPO) sector in the Asia-Pacific region will touch $9.5 billion in 2016, up from $5.9 billion in 2011, according to Gartner.

Asia-Pacific IT spending to reach $743bn in 2013

Asia-Pacific IT spending to reach $743bn in 2013

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

All five major segments of IT spending are expected to grow in 2013.

BSE, NSE among top 10 exchanges in Asia-Pacific region

BSE, NSE among top 10 exchanges in Asia-Pacific region

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Tokyo SE Group topped the list followed by Hong Kong Exchanges, Shanghai SE and Australian SE in the top-four. The Indian bourses are fifth and sixth.

Xi Watching? Modi-Takaichi to Hold Talks In Assam

Xi Watching? Modi-Takaichi to Hold Talks In Assam

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The Japanese PM's visit to Assam comes amid festering uneasiness in Tokyo about Beijing's assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.

IOC is No. 1 in Asia Pacific

IOC is No. 1 in Asia Pacific

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

Indian Oil Corporation has been ranked as the number one oil trading company amongst national oil companies in the Asia Pacific region.\n

SARS would impact IT spending in Asia-Pacific: IDC

SARS would impact IT spending in Asia-Pacific: IDC

Rediff.com26 May 2003

Research firm IDC on Monday lowered its forecast for IT spending in Asia Pacific region in 2003 by $1 billion to $76.1 billion on account of SARS outbreak and said the effect would be significant but not dramatic.

'India Has Only 15 More Years Left...'

'India Has Only 15 More Years Left...'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'After that the burdens of an ageing population will be upon us, and the share of working age population will shrink.'