News for 'Asia Pacific'

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.

'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

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.

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.

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

'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.

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.

Pak may exit FATF's grey list on Friday after 4 years

Pak may exit FATF's grey list on Friday after 4 years

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Pakistan was put in the inglorious list in 2018 for its failure to check risk of money laundering, leading to corruption and terror financing.

'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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

US Congress panel urges India to lift Kashmir curbs

US Congress panel urges India to lift Kashmir curbs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

"Its time for India to lift these restrictions and afford Kashmiris the same rights and privileges as any other Indian citizen," it said.

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 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.

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.

'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.

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.

Indian economy likely to grow 6.4% in 2015: UN

Indian economy likely to grow 6.4% in 2015: UN

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

South and South-West Asia could witness an economic growth of 5.3 per cent in 2015, which will be a four-year high.

Travelling abroad? Insure now!

Travelling abroad? Insure now!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

FATF retains Pak in 'grey list'; asks it to prosecute Azhar, Saeed

FATF retains Pak in 'grey list'; asks it to prosecute Azhar, Saeed

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday retained Pakistan on its 'grey list' for failing to check money laundering, leading to terror financing, and asked Islamabad to investigate and prosecute senior leaders and commanders of United Nations-designated terror groups, including Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar.

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.

Cabinet okays India's accession to ASEAN treaty

Cabinet okays India's accession to ASEAN treaty

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

India's position on accession to the 1976 treaty has been consistently positive and would demonstrate its determination to cooperate in the maintenance of peace and stability in South East Asia, a spokesman said.

World's biggest low-cost airlines

World's biggest low-cost airlines

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Southwest Airlines remains the world's biggest low cost carrier (LCC), according to Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA).

World's biggest low-cost airlines

World's biggest low-cost airlines

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Southwest Airlines remains the world's biggest low cost carrier (LCC), according to Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA).

Manchester United tops global fanbase league

Manchester United tops global fanbase league

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Manchester United has doubled its global fanbase to 659 million over five years to reinforce its standing as the world's most popular soccer club, according to a survey.

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