News for 'Asia Pacific'

4 Indians make it to the Forbes Asia philanthropy list

4 Indians make it to the Forbes Asia philanthropy list

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The list, comprising 48 people, also includes four each from Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

Deutsche Bank's grip on Asia FX market may slip on Jain's exit

Deutsche Bank's grip on Asia FX market may slip on Jain's exit

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Jain was the architect of Deutsche's investment banking business and placed one of his former trading heads, Alan Cloete, in Hong Kong as co-CEO for Asia Pacific in 2012.

No one should be allowed to throw Asia into chaos: Xi

No one should be allowed to throw Asia into chaos: Xi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Amid raging tension in the Korean peninsula, new Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday warned that no one should be allowed to throw the region into chaos for "selfish gains", saying future of rapidly growing Asia depends on peace and stability.

'On Beijing, Delhi Will Sleep With One Eye Open'

'On Beijing, Delhi Will Sleep With One Eye Open'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

'New Delhi is not naive about its foreign policy choices.'

IPOs: India First, US Second, China Third

IPOs: India First, US Second, China Third

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

India topped the APAC region with 227 transactions in the first eight months of CY24. The US was second with 133 deals while China ranked third with 69 transactions.

Can Iran Expect Help From Putin Now?

Can Iran Expect Help From Putin Now?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Will Russia's entry deter Trump on his warpath?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

INDIA bloc to move resolution to remove Dhankhar as RS Chairman

INDIA bloc to move resolution to remove Dhankhar as RS Chairman

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The opposition INDIA bloc is considering submitting a notice to move a resolution to remove Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar from office, sources said. The opposition had previously considered this in August but decided to give Dhankhar "another chance." The Congress is leading the charge, and the TMC and the Samajwadi Party are supportive. The decision comes after a contentious session in Rajya Sabha where BJP members protested alleged links between Congress leaders and George Soros.

India to remain an economic superpower in Asia

India to remain an economic superpower in Asia

Rediff.com6 May 2011

India and China will remain the fastest growing economies in Asia-Pacific by expanding at respective rates of 8.7 per cent and 9.5 per cent in 2011, much above the average of the region, UN agency ESCAP said.

Game of Chinese checkers in the Pacific

Game of Chinese checkers in the Pacific

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Admiral Samuel Locklear, commander of US forces in the Pacific, told the Shangri-La Dialogue, a high-level defence forum in Singapore, that PLA navy had started "reciprocating" US navy's tactics of sending ships and aircraft into the 200-nautical-mile zone off China's coast.

'Social engineering and deepfakes are only going to increase'

'Social engineering and deepfakes are only going to increase'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'The use of AI, especially genAI is only going to get worse, especially in an enterprise ecosystem.'

50 Indian cos vie for Asia Top 100 award

50 Indian cos vie for Asia Top 100 award

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Fifty Indian companies, including job portal Naukri.com, MakeMyTrip and consultancy firm MindTree are vying for the Red Herring Asia 100 award for excellence in technology.

BPOs to grow by 17.9% in Asia

BPOs to grow by 17.9% in Asia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

The worldwide business process outsourcing market is forecast to grow by 6.3 per cent globally and 17.9 per cent in the Asia-Pacific during the year 2011, says a study by market research firm Gartner.

As Pak exits FATF grey list, here's what India said

As Pak exits FATF grey list, here's what India said

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The world should remain clear that Pakistan must continue to take 'credible, verifiable and irreversible' action against terrorism, India said after anti-money laundering watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed the neighbouring country from its 'grey list'.

TCS, Infy, 14 more Indian firms in Forbes' Asia Fab 50

TCS, Infy, 14 more Indian firms in Forbes' Asia Fab 50

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

India and China together account for 32 of the 50 companies in Forbes' sixth annual 'Asia's Fabulous 50 listed companies'.

What if Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz...

What if Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz...

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Oil and LNG prices are likely to shoot up if Iran is to block Strait of Hormuz, through which countries like India import crude oil from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and UAE, leading to a spike in inflation, analysts said on the Iran-Israel conflict. The Iran and Israel conflict has escalated over the last few days. Iran first launched drone and rocket attacks on Israel, which retaliated by firing a missile. Crude oil prices have hovered around USD 90 per barrel since the conflict.

It's raining millionaires in India!

It's raining millionaires in India!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

India is among the top five Asia Pacific countries in terms of total private wealth held, but at the bottom in terms of per capita income.

India to become 2nd largest economy in Asia by 2030: S&P Global

India to become 2nd largest economy in Asia by 2030: S&P Global

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

India, the world's fifth largest economy in the world, is likely to overtake Japan to become the world's third-largest economy with a GDP of $7.3 trillion by 2030, S&P Global Market Intelligence said in its latest issue of PMI. After two years of rapid economic growth in 2021 and 2022, the Indian economy has continued to show sustained strong growth during the 2023 calendar year. India's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow 6.2-6.3 per cent in the fiscal year ending in March 2024, being the fastest-growing major economy this fiscal year.

Euronet sees India as Asia hub

Euronet sees India as Asia hub

Rediff.com13 Nov 2003

Jeopardizing...: 6 US lawmakers write to AG against Adani indictment

Jeopardizing...: 6 US lawmakers write to AG against Adani indictment

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Six US Congressmen have written to the Attorney General of the United States expressing concerns over the Department of Justice's indictment of the Adani Group, alleging it jeopardizes relations with India. The letter, signed by Lance Gooden, Pat Fallon, Mike Haridopolos, Brandon Gill, William R Timmmons, and Brian Babin, criticizes the Biden administration's decision to pursue the case, arguing that it has no real injury to US interests and could negatively impact the strategic partnership between the US and India. The Congressmen call for an investigation into the DOJ's conduct and request records pertaining to the case.

CNBC Asia may acquire 26% TV18 pie

CNBC Asia may acquire 26% TV18 pie

Rediff.com22 May 2003

Indian financial news provider TV18 said on Thursday that CNBC Asia Pacific may take a stake in the company or one of its units under new Indian rules on news channel foreign ownership.

The Leverage Trump's US Has On Xi's China Has Shrunk

The Leverage Trump's US Has On Xi's China Has Shrunk

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The stock and bond markets told Trump firmly that any idea of isolating China would lead to harming the US economy and this forced Trump to backtrack, points out Aakar Patel.

Quad unveils new initiative to monitor maritime activity across Indo-Pacific

Quad unveils new initiative to monitor maritime activity across Indo-Pacific

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Four-nation grouping Quad on Tuesday launched a major new initiative for the Indo-Pacific that allows the partner countries to fully monitor the waters on their shores and help ensure peace and stability in the region, a move that comes amid China's increasingly intimidatory behaviour.

Asia to overtake US as world's top casino market by 2013: PwC

Asia to overtake US as world's top casino market by 2013: PwC

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Asia will surpass the United States as the world's largest casino gaming market in 2013 on account of the region's robust economic growth and growing people interest for gambling, says a report by PwC last week.

Controlling Covid remains a key risk for Indian economy: S&P

Controlling Covid remains a key risk for Indian economy: S&P

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

S&P Global Ratings on Thursday said the Indian economy is projected to grow at 11 per cent in the current fiscal, but flagged the "substantial" impact of broader lockdowns on the economy. In its report on Asia-Pacific Financial Institutions, S&P said the control of COVID-19 remains a key risk for the economy. New infections have spiked in recent weeks and the country is in the middle of a second pandemic wave.

Asia-Pac's 3G users to multiply

Asia-Pac's 3G users to multiply

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Asia-Pacific's 3G (third generation) market which has largely remained nascent up till 2005 is expected to exhibit strong growth on the heels of more advanced 3G markets

How IBM's Bengaluru unit is priming companies for cyberattacks

How IBM's Bengaluru unit is priming companies for cyberattacks

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Located in a small township in the eastern part of Bengaluru is IBM's new Security Command Centre, which is surrounded by offices of multinational tech companies. This unit is the centrepiece of IBM's multi-million dollar investment to help businesses prepare for the growing threat of cyberattacks across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This facility is the first of its kind in the region. It helps train in cybersecurity response techniques through highly realistic and simulated cyberattacks.

IMF to appoint Anoop Singh as Asia director

IMF to appoint Anoop Singh as Asia director

Rediff.com2 May 2008

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn has announced his intention to appoint Anoop Singh as Director of the Asia Pacific Department. Singh, an Indian national, who is currently Director of the IMF's Western Hemisphere Department, will succeed David Burton. He holds graduate and post graduate degrees from the Universities of Bombay, Cambridge, and the London School of Economics. Singh has also been special advisor to the governor of the RBI.

Cognizant splits global growth markets by appointing 2 internal leaders

Cognizant splits global growth markets by appointing 2 internal leaders

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Cognizant Technology Solutions has restructured its global growth markets (GGM) by appointing two internal leaders who will now share the responsibility. The move follows the exit of former GGM leader Rob Walker last month and is among the slew of leadership changes the company has seen in the recent past. GGM refers to the company's emerging markets outside of North America.

Money pulled from China finds way to Asean countries, not India

Money pulled from China finds way to Asean countries, not India

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The outbreak of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and unprecedented lockdowns in China have roiled its equity market and also that of Hong Kong. After the crisis-hit Sri Lanka, China and Hong Kong are the worst-performing stock markets in Asia on a year-to-date basis.

A tool used...: China blows hot and cold over Quad summit

A tool used...: China blows hot and cold over Quad summit

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Ever since the Quad started taking shape in 2007, China has been saying that the four-member grouping will be bound to fail. But much to the chagrin of Beijing, it picked up pace in the recent years emerging as a premier strategic group especially challenging China's assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.

PM in Laos tomorrow for ASEAN-India, East Asia meets

PM in Laos tomorrow for ASEAN-India, East Asia meets

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

The Summit comes at a time when China is flexing its muscle to tighten its grip over the disputed South China Sea.

Asia may outpace global growth rate in 2003: IMF

Asia may outpace global growth rate in 2003: IMF

Rediff.com5 Mar 2003

Asia is likely to sprint ahead of the rest of the world in 2003, but the lingering uncertainty of a Middle East war and slowing US economy can derail the region's growth engine, a top IMF official said.

US Congressmen back India's right to respond to terrorism

US Congressmen back India's right to respond to terrorism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The lawmakers also hailed the strong strategic partnership between India and the US during a meeting with an all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who briefed them on the cross-border terrorism faced by India and the country's strong and resolute stance in the fight against terror.

Papua New Guinea's incredible journey to T20 WC spot

Papua New Guinea's incredible journey to T20 WC spot

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Papua New Guinea seals ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 berth

Most Indian CEOs plan to cut operating costs

Most Indian CEOs plan to cut operating costs

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Amid rising geopolitical risks, a vast majority of Indian CEOs have indicated in a survey that they are reducing or planning to reduce operating costs, even as they are more upbeat than their global peers on their country's economic prospects. However, most of the companies do not plan to cut their headcount or salaries, found the annual Global CEO Survey released by consultancy giant PwC here on the first day of the World Economic Forum meeting on Monday. The survey also found that about four in ten CEOs (40 per cent of global and 41 per cent of India respondents) do not expect their companies to be economically viable in 10 years if they continue on their current path.

Will Miss Nagaland be the next Zeenat Aman?

Will Miss Nagaland be the next Zeenat Aman?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

"She is beautiful, soft spoken and intelligent," Zeenat Aman said about Imlibenla Wati who was recently appointed Global Ambassador of Miss Super Talent World.

Soros connection? US lawmaker challenges Adani probe

Soros connection? US lawmaker challenges Adani probe

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Challenging the decision of the Biden Administration to investigate the activities of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his companies, an influential Republican lawmaker on Tuesday said such selective actions risk damaging critical alliance partners.

Asia to lead in broadband subscriber growth: IDC

Asia to lead in broadband subscriber growth: IDC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

The Asia-Pacific region will have the highest number of broadband subscribers this year as telecom operators cut charges and mobile user-base increases in number, said an International Data Corp report on Wednesday.