News for 'Asia Pacific'

Stunning! Dia Mirza will get you in the festive spirit

Stunning! Dia Mirza will get you in the festive spirit

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Dressed in her Diwali best, the actor looks lovely on her latest cover.

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.

Australia-New Zealand to host 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup

Australia-New Zealand to host 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Australia and New Zealand were handed the right to host the 2023 Women's World Cup soccer tournament by a comfortable margin after a vote by the FIFA Council on Thursday. Their joint proposal beat a rival bid from Colombia to host the tournament which is being expanded to 32 teams.

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.

Meet The Brown Beauties At The Oscars!

Meet The Brown Beauties At The Oscars!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

There were so many beautiful moments from Oscar night.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

President Murmu flags cost, use of English as hurdles to justice

President Murmu flags cost, use of English as hurdles to justice

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

She said that access to justice for all has been a theme close to her heart and mentioned several steps taken to help economically disadvantaged sections of society to approach legal institutions for remedial action.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mid-, smallcap stocks overheated; rally an irrational exuberance: Analysts

Mid-, smallcap stocks overheated; rally an irrational exuberance: Analysts

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The recent rally in small and midcap (SMID) stocks is not backed by fundamentals and is a case of irrational exuberance, analysts at Kotak Institutional Equities said in a recent report. The fundamentals of most of these companies have, in fact, worsened over the last few months, they noted. Yet, some analysts expect the bull run in these stocks to continue amid intermittent corrections.

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.

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.

Mutual funds plan distinguished new fund offerings for FY24

Mutual funds plan distinguished new fund offerings for FY24

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Mutual funds (MFs) are lining up distinguished new fund offerings (NFOs) for the next financial year to win over investors after a lukewarm response to product launches in the 2022-23 financial year (FY23). NFOs drew a lukewarm response in FY23 as launches were mostly in the passive debt space, which has a comparatively lower popularity among retail investors. The limited launches in equity space also failed to rake in huge sums due to subdued investor sentiments in a volatile market.

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.

2nd wave may have more lasting damage: Moody's

2nd wave may have more lasting damage: Moody's

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The second wave of COVID-19 may have a more lasting damage on the Indian economy and exports will once again be the foundation for recovery, Moody's Analytics said on Monday. In its report titled 'APAC Economic Outlook: The Delta Roadblock', Moody's Analytics said social distancing is weighing on the current quarter, but economic recovery will resume by the year-end. The Delta variant of COVID-19 is among factors now adversely affecting economies of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, but the economic hit from the current round of movement restrictions in the region will not be as severe as the recessions in the second quarter of last year.

US economy is slowly but surely healing

US economy is slowly but surely healing

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

With the US housing and labour markets on the mend, the healing looks more durable, say RBS's Sanjay Mathur and Louis Kuijs.

India calls for water security at global meet

India calls for water security at global meet

Rediff.com20 May 2013

The two-day summit, being attended by Heads of Governments, policy makers, researchers, scientists, NGOs and entrepreneurs among others has the theme 'Water security and Water-related Disasters Challenges: Leadership and Commitment'.

Assembly Polls: What Google, Meta Are Up To

Assembly Polls: What Google, Meta Are Up To

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'There is a huge risk of misinformation and disinformation, and targeted campaigns that could potentially happen against candidates or to push certain narratives.'

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.

Vijender's Olympic bronze medal is nothing: Cheka

Vijender's Olympic bronze medal is nothing: Cheka

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

India's boxing sensation Vijender Singh will defend his WBO Asia Pacific title against Tanzanian Francis Cheka, who has lost all his bouts away from home.

Ravimohan resigns from S&P, Crisil

Ravimohan resigns from S&P, Crisil

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

S&P, which holds 51.4 per cent in Crisil, named Roopa Kudva as the region head for South Asia. Kudva would be part of S&P's Asia-Pacific executive committee, the agency said in a statement. She would continue as the managing director and CEO of Crisil.