News for 'Asia Pacific'

5 highest selling luxury cars in India

5 highest selling luxury cars in India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

They either report a sales figure that shows clear signs of growth or future plans that indicate expansion in India.

The 3 Cs of the Jet-Etihad deal: Cost, cargo, commerce

The 3 Cs of the Jet-Etihad deal: Cost, cargo, commerce

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Etihad will be able to carve out a strong niche in the Indian market.

'A State visit is not just about the red carpet and a terrific meal'

'A State visit is not just about the red carpet and a terrific meal'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'India matters significantly to President Biden and to this administration, and not just in South Asia or the Indo-Pacific region, but truly globally.'

Top honour for Indian solar physicist

Top honour for Indian solar physicist

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Nandi, from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Kolkata, has been doing extensive research on the sun and the different characteristics of solar activity for the last many years.

Banking outlook negative on higher NPAs: Moody's

Banking outlook negative on higher NPAs: Moody's

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Global ratings agency Moody's on said it has a "negative" outlook on the country's banking system due to concerns over asset quality and the high interest rates.

Lamborghini global sales jump 30%; India up 21%

Lamborghini global sales jump 30%; India up 21%

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

During the year, the Asia Pacific region contributed 35 per cent of the global total sales.

China steps up conventional missile capability

China steps up conventional missile capability

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Amid escalation of maritime tensions with neighbours and a US military focus shift to Asia Pacific, Chinese military is stepping up its conventional missile capability, polishing its ability to carry out multiplelaunches while preserving its strategic nuclear deterrence.

Zomato withdraws Hrithik's 'Mahakal thali' ad amid backlash, apologises

Zomato withdraws Hrithik's 'Mahakal thali' ad amid backlash, apologises

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Prima facie, the advertisement video being circulated on social media seems morphed, Mishra told reporters in Bhopal on Sunday.

'Emissions to rise in India and China'

'Emissions to rise in India and China'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

Unsustainable growth, population, urbanisation & consumption increase impact region's environment

LinkedIn appoints Nishant Rao as India Manager

LinkedIn appoints Nishant Rao as India Manager

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network with 187 million members globally. It has over 18 million members in India.

Japan's risks rise along with its debt levels

Japan's risks rise along with its debt levels

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has made reviving the economy his government's top priority, but his spending promises have raised concerns that Japan's public debt burden, already the worst among major economies, could deteriorate further.

China and Russia sign 10 'crucial' agreements

China and Russia sign 10 'crucial' agreements

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Allaying apprehensions of an emerging military alliance between them, China and Russia beefed up their ties with 10 "crucial" agreements including setting up Russian nuclear plants and development of commercial aircraft and helicopters.

Tulsi Gabbard part of key US Congressional committees

Tulsi Gabbard part of key US Congressional committees

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu to become a member of the United States House of Representatives, has been named to two key Congressional committees through which she would play an important role in the country's foreign policy and homeland security. Gabbard, 31, who represents Hawaii's second Congressional District, has been named as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Homeland Security Committee

Cars that give owners highest satisfaction

Cars that give owners highest satisfaction

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

Here are the cars that have most satisfied owners.

Here is some good news for the salaried!

Here is some good news for the salaried!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

India to see highest salary increase in Asia Pacific in 2017

World's 25 most expensive office spaces include two from India

World's 25 most expensive office spaces include two from India

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Let's take a look at some of the most expensive prime office occupancy rates around the world.

'Most Indian cos open to inclusion policies'

'Most Indian cos open to inclusion policies'

Rediff.com7 May 2012

According to Mercer's Asia Pacific Diversity & Inclusion survey, over 90 per cent of the participants listed gender as the main focus of their diversity efforts in India.

How best to plan your finances while travelling

How best to plan your finances while travelling

Rediff.com7 May 2012

You will have to plan it in advance to bag good deals and save at the same time

'In India, those who don't vote are happy people'

'In India, those who don't vote are happy people'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

An interview with Rafiq Dossani, author, academic and entrepreneur.

India has a major stake in Indo-Pacific region: Navy chief

India has a major stake in Indo-Pacific region: Navy chief

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Asserting that "maritime muscle flexing" by some countries and other factors have made the Indo-Pacific region "more contested and more volatile," naval chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Tuesday said that the Indian Navy has its task cut out as it has been a major security provider in the region.

Cyber security, N Korea top agendas of Obama, Xi meet

Cyber security, N Korea top agendas of Obama, Xi meet

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

The meeting between United States President Barack Obama and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping later this week will be dominated by talks on cyber security, North Korea and Asia Pacific region along with bilateral relations, White House officials have said.

Antony on maiden Australia visit to strengthen defence ties

Antony on maiden Australia visit to strengthen defence ties

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Defence Minister A K Antony will arrive in Australia n Tuesday on a maiden visit as part of his three-nation tour aimed at strengthening India's defence ties with the countries in Asia Pacific region.

Get ready to sip Starbucks coffee from September

Get ready to sip Starbucks coffee from September

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

The group would start its India journey with stores in Mumbai and New Delhi.

IIM-A's paycheck.in to tap global minimum wages soon

IIM-A's paycheck.in to tap global minimum wages soon

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Moving ahead from offering sector specific wage rates within India, paycheck.in will soon monitor global minimum wage standards across regions like Asia, Pacific, Middle East and Europe.

7 out of 9 neighbouring nations charge less for petrol than India

7 out of 9 neighbouring nations charge less for petrol than India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Amid news of a fuel shortage in some parts of the country and wider unrest over fuel issues in the neighbourhood, an analysis of the data from international tracker globalpetrolprices.com shows that the per litre price of petrol is higher in India than in seven out of its nine neighbours.

China backs Jaishankar's remarks on Asian Century

China backs Jaishankar's remarks on Asian Century

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

China on Friday concurred with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's observation that an Asian Century cannot happen if India and China don't join hands and emphasised that the two neighbouring countries have 'far more common interests than differences'.

India announces 6 crore rupees for UN tsunami fund

India announces 6 crore rupees for UN tsunami fund

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

A decade after a massive tsunami triggered by an earthquake smashed the coastline of around 14 nations; India on Friday announced a $1 million (around Rs 6 crore) contribution to a United Nations fund for strengthening early warning systems for natural disasters.

How Covid-19 weakened Air Asia India beyond recovery

How Covid-19 weakened Air Asia India beyond recovery

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

In India, many players are in the throes of chaos and pain but at least one partnership -- Air Asia India -- that was fraying even before the pandemic now finds itself at breaking point, says Anjuli Bhargava.

DHL supply chain to invest Rs 6.4 bn in India

DHL supply chain to invest Rs 6.4 bn in India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Over the next four-five years, the company plans to set up eight warehouses and new transport facilities.

Govt plans 10-15 greenfield airports

Govt plans 10-15 greenfield airports

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Giving a push to aviation infrastructure development, government is planning to build 10-15 greenfield airports and modernising 50 others in the non-metro cities over the next few years.

'India will be an underperformer in 2007'

'India will be an underperformer in 2007'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

Malcolm Wood, Asia Pacific Equity Strategist at Morgan Stanley is not too positive on the financial sector in India.

India Inc may go for cautious hiring in Q12023

India Inc may go for cautious hiring in Q12023

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Corporate India is indicating cautious hiring in the March quarter of 2023 as concerns rise over possible recession and steady inflation, a survey said on Thursday. According to the ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, based on interviews with nearly 3,030 public and private employers, hiring intentions will decrease in the quarter both on year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter basis. During the quarter, 48 per cent employers expect to increase their staffing levels, 16 per cent anticipate a decrease in hiring intent and 34 per cent do not anticipate any change in hiring, resulting in a net employment outlook of 32 per cent.

'Women make it big despite the sacrifices and challenges'

'Women make it big despite the sacrifices and challenges'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

I'd like to see more women at the top help other women climb the ranks says Paula Parkes, head of marketing in the APAC region for Adobe.

US-China military ties sustaining not advancing: Pentagon

US-China military ties sustaining not advancing: Pentagon

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

"The military relationship at the strategic level has been sustaining itself. Advancing military relationship in other ways at the operational and tactical levels -- getting our two militaries more acquainted with one another through operations or through counterpart visits -- has not advanced," Pacific Command Commander, Admiral Robert Willard, said.

Thermax sets up subsidiary in Hong Kong

Thermax sets up subsidiary in Hong Kong

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

Thermax Ltd has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong named Thermax Hong Kong Ltd to exploit business opportunities in the Asia Pacific region.

Worldhotels sees big opportunities in India

Worldhotels sees big opportunities in India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Worldhotels sees significant opportunities in the Asia-Pacific market.

Chinese golfer, 14, seeks British Open berth

Chinese golfer, 14, seeks British Open berth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Chinese teenager Guan Tianlang, who will become the youngest player to compete at the US Masters in April, is attempting to get into this year's British Open at the Asian International qualifying on Thursday.

Facebook gives benefits worth $20 mn to Indian developers

Facebook gives benefits worth $20 mn to Indian developers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Social networking giant Facebook has distributed benefits worth $20 million to developers in India, its second largest market globally to help them build and monetise apps.

India will continue to dominate KPO sector: Report

India will continue to dominate KPO sector: Report

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

The potential KPO delivery locations, including China, the Philippines and Sri Lanka, are unlikely to challenge India's dominant position in the market, but they have enabled many vendors to pursue a multi-shore strategy, it said.

Travelling abroad? Insure now!

Travelling abroad? Insure now!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005