News for 'Asia Pacific'

Ratan Tata to join Jungle Ventures as Special Advisor

Ratan Tata to join Jungle Ventures as Special Advisor

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Tata has invested in over 10 start-ups in personal capacity.

China slams Quad summit as clique, says has no future

China slams Quad summit as clique, says has no future

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

"Relevant countries should abandon the obsolete Cold War mentality and narrow-minded geopolitical rivalry concept and view correctly and respect people's aspiration in the region and do more things conducive to regional solidarity and cooperation," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said.

AirAsia has tougher battle on home turf

AirAsia has tougher battle on home turf

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

AirAsia's rival airlines in India have kept themselves super-busy in the past few months -- by moving court against the former's launch, adding flights on the routes where AirAsia is operating, and engaging in a price war.

'India important for US to limit China influence'

'India important for US to limit China influence'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Noting India's strategic importance in American efforts to limit the Chinese influence, a former top diplomat on Friday said the United States should include New Delhi in its East Asia policy.

India gets re-elected to UN Human Rights Council

India gets re-elected to UN Human Rights Council

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

In a significant victory, India has been re-elected to the UN's main human rights body for the period of 2015-17, receiving the highest number of votes in the Asia-Pacific group.

14 countries to join India in naval exercise in Andaman

14 countries to join India in naval exercise in Andaman

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

The five-day exercise will see the participation of Seychelles and Mauritius for the first time in the event where nine countries, including India, will field their warships, Navy officials said in New Delhi.

Is US indirectly asking India to contain China?

Is US indirectly asking India to contain China?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

The United States of America, say experts, is gently nudging India to contain the rise of China's assertiveness in the Asia Pacific region without antagonising the latter.

Jaishankar blames China for not observing written pacts with India

Jaishankar blames China for not observing written pacts with India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Jaishankar also spoke about how he expected a change in Russia's direction towards the rest of the world and it may likely want multiple options in Asia.

Domestic carriers close in on their intl rivals

Domestic carriers close in on their intl rivals

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

India's share will only get bigger once SpiceJet enters the fray from June to fly south east Asia and south Asian countries.

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.

Sun Pharma to buy Ranbaxy in $3.2-billion deal

Sun Pharma to buy Ranbaxy in $3.2-billion deal

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Sun Pharmaceutical said Ranbaxy shareholders will get 0.8 Sun Pharma shares for each Ranbaxy share.

The top 10 mobile marketing trends for 2011

The top 10 mobile marketing trends for 2011

Rediff.com28 Dec 2010

As 2010 comes to a close, MMA provides a guide to new and existing technologies that will dominate the market in the coming year.

India, China to show strongest GDP growth in 2011

India, China to show strongest GDP growth in 2011

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

We expect the region to record another year of solid growth in 2011, the survey said.

Indians are most optimistic investors

Indians are most optimistic investors

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Indians are still the most optimistic investors in Asia mainly because of its sustained domestic growth momentum, but going into 2011, they have somewhat lower expectations than they did in the previous quarters, says a survey.

S&P slashes India's GDP growth to 9.8% over Covid 2nd wave

S&P slashes India's GDP growth to 9.8% over Covid 2nd wave

Rediff.com5 May 2021

S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday slashed India's GDP growth forecast for the current financial year to 9.8 per cent saying the second Covid wave may derail the budding recovery in the economy and credit conditions.

AirAsia, Vistara book slots to fly from Delhi

AirAsia, Vistara book slots to fly from Delhi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Sources in the know confirmed Vistara, the joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, had booked six slots at the airport in New Delhi, adding it was ready to fly once it secured the government's nod.

Satyam to set up centre in Singapore

Satyam to set up centre in Singapore

Rediff.com27 Feb 2003

Satyam Computer Services Ltd will set up a business continuity center in Singapore, its headquarters for Asia-Pacific Region. This would be the first such center outside India.

Good news! You can expect 10.8% salary hike next year

Good news! You can expect 10.8% salary hike next year

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Salary budgets in APAC region are set to rise 6.8 per cent in 2016.

71 pc Indians believe religious leaders are corrupt: Survey

71 pc Indians believe religious leaders are corrupt: Survey

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

In the survey conducted by anti-graft group Transparency International, only 14 per cent Indians said none of the religious leaders were involved in corruption, while another 15 per cent did not know about their corrupt practices.

India, China, US: The intriguing triangle

India, China, US: The intriguing triangle

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

'China, India and the US will compete and they will collaborate. This is the most important three-way relationship that the world will see,' says TCS Asia head Girija Pande.

US, China wrangle over FTAs casts shadow on APEC Summit

US, China wrangle over FTAs casts shadow on APEC Summit

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The differences between the US and China over rival free trade agreements being floated by them threatened to derail the APEC Summit which got off to a colourful start in Beijing China on Monday.

IBM launches Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru

IBM launches Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

The new Centre of Excellence at the India Software Lab will offer solutions to organisations across India, South Asia and Asia Pacific.

India rejects Australia's request to join Malabar exercise, China welcomes

India rejects Australia's request to join Malabar exercise, China welcomes

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Last year, Chinese media sharply criticised the Malabar exercises.

India wants more foreign capital: PM

India wants more foreign capital: PM

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

Pitching for increased foreign investment for a growth of 9 to 10 per cent, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday said India will have to pay more attention to the Asia-Pacific region but asserted that the country's "strategic autonomy" would not be compromised.

India ranked at 120 in economic freedom

India ranked at 120 in economic freedom

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Noting that India continues to suffer from low, but improving, levels of economic freedom, the latest Index of Economic Freedom ranks the nation 120th globally and 25th among 43 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

4 Indians top Fortune's most powerful women list

4 Indians top Fortune's most powerful women list

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Chanda Kochhar has been ranked as the most powerful woman in the Asia Pacific region by fortune magazine.

China, not India, is the top outsourcing hot-spot

China, not India, is the top outsourcing hot-spot

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Aided by low labour costs, China has overtaken India as the primary destination of outsourcing and shared services for Asia-Pacific companies -- netting business to the tune of $20 billion, according to accounting firm KPMG.

India to grow 7-7.5% in 2005-07

India to grow 7-7.5% in 2005-07

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

India is likely to post an impressive growth of 7.2 per cent this year and 7.3 per cent next year despite an overall slowdown in Asia-Pacific region due to adverse effects of tsunami and oil price shocks, a United Nations report said on Monday.

Panetta to discuss next phase of defence ties wih India

Panetta to discuss next phase of defence ties wih India

Rediff.com30 May 2012

On his maiden visit to India as the United States Defence Secretary, Leon Panetta would focus on taking the Indo-US defence ties to the next level, besides discussing the situation in the region and the 'rebalancing' of his country's posturing in the Asia Pacific region.

Mahindra Satyam to provide second break to women pros

Mahindra Satyam to provide second break to women pros

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Msat said on Monday it is stepping up efforts to attract the talent across Asia-Pacific and India, two of its fastest growing markets.

Obama says US is THE world leader. Do you think so too?

Obama says US is THE world leader. Do you think so too?

Rediff.com24 May 2012

The US is leading the world once more and people across the globe admire America the most as they have developed a "new confidence" in its leadership, President Barack Obama has said.

Quad a tool to stoke confrontation: China

Quad a tool to stoke confrontation: China

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

China, which has territorial disputes with many countries in the strategic Indo-Pacific region, has been opposing the Quad alliance since its formation.

Why has Malaysian Airlines lost business in India?

Why has Malaysian Airlines lost business in India?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Travel companies are opting for Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines and Air India for holiday-makers.

Tata Consultancy Services to remain leader in IT pack

Tata Consultancy Services to remain leader in IT pack

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is likely to maintain its leadership position over the next three years backed by a strong and satisfied client base.

Indian IT firms look beyond North America, EU

Indian IT firms look beyond North America, EU

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Browbeaten by recession and anxiety about mounting protectionism in key markets have led Indian information technology (IT) companies to extend their reach in the countries of Africa, the West Asia and Asia Pacific.

India, China see Dubai as best business location

India, China see Dubai as best business location

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

C&W conducted a series of interviews with Chinese and Indian companies already established in Dubai as well as with those companies considering setting up in the region.

Analjit steps down as Max India MD

Analjit steps down as Max India MD

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

The board of directors met on Wednesday and approved Rahul Khosla as MD, effective August 18.

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.

Indians are new brand enjoyers

Indians are new brand enjoyers

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Indians are 'new' brand enjoyers who look for variety and give importance to experience, according to the latest 'Eye on Asia Study' released by Grey Group Asia Pacific, a leading marketing communication company.

CCI orders probe into Google's revenue share with news publishers

CCI orders probe into Google's revenue share with news publishers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The Competition Commission of India has ordered a probe into complaints against Google for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the online news market.