News for 'Asia-Pacific'

28% women in India not happy with salary

28% women in India not happy with salary

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The survey also revealed that 17 per cent Indian women are not satisfied with their job security, lower than their male colleagues.

Pix: Dia Mirza flaunts toned abs and midriff

Pix: Dia Mirza flaunts toned abs and midriff

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The 37 year old former beauty queen turned showstopper for Kolkata based designer Ruceru.

'Xi's Main Challenge Is Taking Over Taiwan'

'Xi's Main Challenge Is Taking Over Taiwan'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'Even though as Xi will seemingly continue to stay in power beyond his third term, competitions for the post-Xi leadership would be inevitably unfolded beneath the surface of water, and that will be a big headache for Xi the dictator.'

ADAG cos win Project Finance magazine awards

ADAG cos win Project Finance magazine awards

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Anil Ambani-led Reliance companies have bagged three awards including the Asia-Pacific Project Sponsor of the Year, announced by Project Finance Magazine of Euromoney Publications on Monday.

Equities may come under pressure over next few months

Equities may come under pressure over next few months

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

As regards India, FIIs have pumped in over Rs 34,400 crore in the Indian stocks in calendar year 2021.

Indian ad spend highest in APAC, up 32%

Indian ad spend highest in APAC, up 32%

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

According to a study by the firm, the average sequential growth of ad spend in the Asia-Pacific region during the quarter was 18 per cent.

Number of wealthiest people: India 4th in Asia

Number of wealthiest people: India 4th in Asia

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Emerging Asia - China, India, Indonesia and Thailand - is fast becoming the main engine of growth in the Asia-Pacific region.

Indian labour market has competitive advantage over China

Indian labour market has competitive advantage over China

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

According to the global professional services company, the sharp fall in the value of the rupee against the US dollar in 2013 contributed to reducing labour costs in India.

'Hopefully Messi will play in India before he ends his career'

'Hopefully Messi will play in India before he ends his career'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

FC Barcelona's Asia Pacific director general Jordi Camps believes it is a matter of time before an Indian plays in Spanish top-flight.

Putin inaugurates eastern oil pipeline

Putin inaugurates eastern oil pipeline

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

The pipeline will enable Moscow to enter markets in Asia- Pacific region and reduce dependency on European customers.

India's economy showing signs of bottoming out: Credit Suisse

India's economy showing signs of bottoming out: Credit Suisse

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

After several years of downgrades to the country's medium-term growth outlook, the estimates are likely to be upgraded now, Credit Suisse said in a report. The country's economy is showing signs of bottoming out, it said. According to the report, the consensus forecasts of GDP growth for FY2022 over FY2020 stopped falling after October 2020 (currently at (-) 1 per cent). Analysts at Credit Suisse expect these estimates to be revised upwards.

Sun, Zee remain top on profitability charts

Sun, Zee remain top on profitability charts

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Kalanithi Maran's Sun Network and Subhash Chandra's Zee Entertainment, the two homegrown media companies, have maintained their number one and two positions, respectively, in the Asia-Pacific pay broadcaster ranks for the second year in a row.

Obama to attend APEC meeting in Singapore

Obama to attend APEC meeting in Singapore

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

APEC is an important forum that brings together the dynamic economies of the Pacific Rim and Singapore is an important partner on a range of regional and global issues.

Tech devices boost productivity

Tech devices boost productivity

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Majority of the employees in the Asia-Pacific region feel that new technology devices like smartphones and laptops have boosted their productivity, says a survey.

Good news for India's infrastructure sector

Good news for India's infrastructure sector

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The increase in infrastructure spends in the country is likely to be driven by sectors like housing, telecom, healthcare, education and transportation.

Accenture announces key appointments, 2 new services

Accenture announces key appointments, 2 new services

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Consulting and IT services giant Accenture announced two new services - digital and strategy - and key appointments to enhance its position in growth markets like Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America.

'Key risks to markets in 2022 are...'

'Key risks to markets in 2022 are...'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'Overtightening of monetary policy by central banks and the spread of new Covid variants, which may force governments to restart lockdowns or restrict mobility.'

How India Can Tackle Security Challenges

How India Can Tackle Security Challenges

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

India has the ability in all respects to be a great power and address our security challenges in the best national interests, says Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Satyam recovers 32 clients since May

Satyam recovers 32 clients since May

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Satyam Computer Services (rebranded as Mahindra Satyam) has recovered 32 clients of Satyam since May. The company has close to 420 clients at present -- down from the approximately 500 clients it had before takeover.

Piracy rates in India falls to 60% but costs industry $2.9 bln

Piracy rates in India falls to 60% but costs industry $2.9 bln

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

India also saw a decline in piracy level to 60 per cent in 2013 from 63 per cent in 2011.

India Inc may give 10.6% salary hike

India Inc may give 10.6% salary hike

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

As per Hewitt's annual Salary Increase Survey 2009-10, the double-digit hike in salaries are anticipated for this year led by sectors like telecom, engineering, pharma and energy.

Indians least willing to take risks in business

Indians least willing to take risks in business

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Indians are ultra conservative when it comes to taking personal or business risk and are also the most reluctant to use the services of financial advisers than their peers in the Asia Pacific region, reinsurance major Swiss Re said in a survey.

Banga quits Citi to join MasterCard

Banga quits Citi to join MasterCard

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Banga's exit is being seen as a blow to Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit, who said in a speech this week that the bank would look abroad for growth as the US economy slows. At MasterCard, he will be responsible for key business operations, including customer relationships globally, products, services, marketing, technology and operations.

Indian consumers most optimistic in A-Pac

Indian consumers most optimistic in A-Pac

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Indian consumers are the most optimistic lot in the Asia Pacific region, says a study that gauged their mood for the second half of 2009.

GM India to export 'Beat' from Jan 2011

GM India to export 'Beat' from Jan 2011

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

General Motors (GM) India Limited plans to export Beat, its compact car to Europe and countries in the Asia Pacific region, from January 2011.

Citigroup to hold fast in China and India

Citigroup to hold fast in China and India

Rediff.com28 May 2009

The head of Citigroup's Asian operations ruled out selling the US group's stakes in Chinese and Indian banks.

Asia's tech CEOs still eye robust growth

Asia's tech CEOs still eye robust growth

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

A Deloitte survey found that the CEOs in the Asia-Pacific region are optimistic about their company's growth over the next 12 months, despite the economic downturn.

BT opens APAC centre in India, hires 30

BT opens APAC centre in India, hires 30

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Communications solutions and services provider British Telecommunications' (BT) Indian arm, BT India (BTI), on Tuesday said it will invest 375,000 pounds (about $558,418) for setting up its Asia Pacific security operations centre (SOC) in the country.

Sydney biz district parking among most costly

Sydney biz district parking among most costly

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

According to Colliers International's annual parking rate survey, average cost of parking a car in Sydney's CBD is Australian $733 a month, making it the fifth most expensive city in the world, AAP reported on Tuesday. The only more expensive city in the Asia Pacific for parking is Hong Kong, where the average price is $748 (Australian $939).

India Inc may see 8% salary hike in '10: Survey

India Inc may see 8% salary hike in '10: Survey

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

According to the survey by Hong Kong-based HR Business Solutions, Asia Pacific's average pay increase (expected) for 2010 is 4.8 per cent, higher than an actual pay increase of 3.2 per cent in 2009.

Centre's FY22 fiscal deficit may be better at 6.6%

Centre's FY22 fiscal deficit may be better at 6.6%

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The Centre could better its fiscal deficit at 6.6 per cent of GDP in this financial year on stronger-than-expected revenue buoyancy, even if the budgeted disinvestment target is not met, Fitch Ratings has said. The international rating agency had last week kept the sovereign rating unchanged at 'BBB-' with a negative outlook, and said that the risks to India's medium-term growth outlook are narrowing with rapid economic recovery from the pandemic and easing financial sector pressures. In an email interview with PTI, Fitch Ratings Director (Asia-Pacific Sovereigns) Jeremy Zook said the two key positive triggers that could lead to a revision of the outlook to stable are implementation of a credible medium-term fiscal strategy to lower debt burden and higher medium-term investment and growth rates without the creation of macroeconomic imbalances, such as from successful structural reform implementation and a healthier financial sector.

APAC cos to hike software budget by 4.4% in 2010

APAC cos to hike software budget by 4.4% in 2010

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

While overall IT budgets were expected to decline by 3.1 per cent on an average.

Global PC shipment slips 11% in Q2 to 76 mn units

Global PC shipment slips 11% in Q2 to 76 mn units

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

PC shipments declined by 10.9 per cent to 76 million units in second quarter of 2013 from 85.32 million units in the same period last year, preliminary data by Gartner said.

Officer and a Gentleman

Officer and a Gentleman

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Having known Vice Admiral Hari Kumar personally and professionally, Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd) wishedshim a fantastic tenure as Chief of the Naval Staff. Under his command may the Indian Navy grow in all dimensions as the nation strive to establish itself as a credible sea power in future.

Ana makes Sania suffer

Ana makes Sania suffer

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza, making a comeback from a wrist injury, went down fighting against her nemesis Ana Chakvetadze, resulting in team Asia-Pacific's 0-2 defeat against Team Russia at World Team Challenge tournament in Hong Kong on Thursday.

Skill development new HR mantra

Skill development new HR mantra

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

'Total rewards' is a talent management strategy sketched around three factors -- compensation, including basic pay and incentive; benefits inclusive of retirement plans and work-life programmes; and careers which incorporates stretch assignments, training and development and other opportunities within the country.

India's economy could prove to be 'most resilient' in subregion over long term: UN

India's economy could prove to be 'most resilient' in subregion over long term: UN

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

India's economy could prove to be the "most resilient" in the subregion of South and South-West Asia over the long term, according to a report by the UN, which says a positive but lower economic growth post COVID-19 pandemic and the country's large market will continue to attract investments. The report titled 'Foreign Direct Investment Trends And Outlook In Asia And The Pacific 2020/2021', and compiled by United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), stated that inward FDI flows to South and South-West Asia slightly decreased by 2 per cent in 2019, from $67 billion in 2018 to $66 billion in 2019. The growth, however, was mainly driven by India, which accounted for 77 per cent of the total inflows to the subregion and received $51 billion in 2019, up 20 per cent from the previous year.

India to see highest salary hikes in APac

India to see highest salary hikes in APac

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

India is expected to see the highest salary increases among nations in the Asia-Pacific region, of around 10.8 per cent this year, due to the huge demand for talent in the country, despite the global economic crisis severely impacting overall wage increments in the region, a study says.

India among top five deal makers in A-Pac region

India among top five deal makers in A-Pac region

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

India along with Japan and China is among the top five countries in the Asia-Pacific region with the highest number of merger and acquisition deals in the first three months of this year, even as the economic downturn has impacted the overall M&A activity in the region.

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.