News for 'Asia-Pacific'

Gartner's top 10 predictions for 2005

Gartner's top 10 predictions for 2005

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

India will remain the highest growth market for telecommunications in the Asia-Pacific region with around 35 million new subscribers in 2005, marking a 18 per cent increase from 2004.

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'I hope that the incoming Biden-Harris Administration works with India to address some of the most profound geopolitical transboundary challenges.'

PHOTOS: The war games India, US play

PHOTOS: The war games India, US play

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The annual India-United States bilateral Malabar naval exercise which kicked off on Monday in the Asia Pacific region is not aimed at containing China, the Pentagon has said.

25 major FDI destinations in the world

25 major FDI destinations in the world

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Countries all over the world are struggling to attract foreign direct investment.

Infosys unit links up with Oracle

Infosys unit links up with Oracle

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

S&P retains India's growth forecast at -9% in FY21

S&P retains India's growth forecast at -9% in FY21

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

S&P Global Ratings on Monday retained its forecast of 9 per cent contraction in the Indian economy for the current fiscal, saying even though there are now upside risks to growth but it will wait for more signs that COVID infections have stabilised or fallen. S&P, in its report on Asia Pacific, projected the Indian economy to grow at 10 per cent in the next fiscal.

Security software mart to grow @ 29%

Security software mart to grow @ 29%

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

India's security software market is expected to have an annual growth rate of 29 per cent till 2009, according to research and analyst firm IDC.

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Sports Shorts: Kenya's former world champion Bett dies in road accident

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Narayana Murthy on leadership

Narayana Murthy on leadership

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

India server revenues rise 31% to $10 mn

India server revenues rise 31% to $10 mn

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

Server revenues from India recorded a 31.3 per cent rise to $9.83 million during the second quarter ended June 2004, while that from Asia-Pacific rim registered a 12.4 per cent rise totalling $1.37 billion

Wipro arm in pact with US firm

Wipro arm in pact with US firm

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

Wipro Infotech, Middle East and Asia Pacific the information technology arm of Wipro Limited, announced on Thursday a strategic alliance with the US based Sistina Software Inc.

IT firm Atos plans to hire 15K people in India by mid-2023

IT firm Atos plans to hire 15K people in India by mid-2023

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

French IT firm Atos is planning to hire 15,000 people in the next 12-18 months in India, including climate experts, as it moves towards decarbonisation by 2028, chief operating officer (COO) Nourdine Bihmane said. "India is a strategic market for Atos. "We have been present here for the last 30 years, and we have grown organically since. "People and innovation are our two key drivers to build momentum. "India represents one-third of our total workforce," Bihmane said. Atos has around 40,000 employees in India.

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.

When Putin flirted with China's First Lady

When Putin flirted with China's First Lady

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Was he just being a gentleman or was there more to it? Russian President Vladimir Putin has set the international media and Internet abuzz by putting his coat on the shoulders of China's First Lady Peng Liyuan.

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Why did a US senator warn Modi against Putin?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'Washington senses that the anchor sheet of India's strategic autonomy lies in its longstanding partnership with Russia, which remains firm and immutable despite the changes in world politics in the post-Cold War era,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.<

With the launch of Huracan Evo, Lamborghini puts India in fast lane

With the launch of Huracan Evo, Lamborghini puts India in fast lane

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Lamborghini, which expects 60% growth this year has priced Huracan Evo at Rs 3.73 crore, also said in the next five years India will be one of the top 15 markets for the company.

CSFB drops tainted staff

CSFB drops tainted staff

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

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.

Cranes Soft to invest in Systat

Cranes Soft to invest in Systat

Rediff.com1 Feb 2003

Cranes Software International Ltd has informed BSE that the Board of Directors of the company at its meeting held on January 30, 2003

'I'm waiting for my appointment letter'

'I'm waiting for my appointment letter'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Hundreds of pilots are staring at a long wait to get the job of their dreams after completing the course, the cost of which runs to Rs 1 crore.

India Inc earns 72% of revenue from the domestic market: Morgan Stanley

India Inc earns 72% of revenue from the domestic market: Morgan Stanley

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

72 per cent of the revenue of Indian firms (India Inc) is derived from the domestic / home market - the sixth highest in percentage terms in the emerging market (EM) and the Asian region, said a recent report by Morgan Stanley. The balance, according to the report titled 'Global Exposure Guide 2021' co-authored by analysts led by Jonathan F Garner, their chief Asia and emerging market strategist, is split between the developed markets (DMs) and other EMs. The report is based on an analysis of 3,300 companies globally that have revenue exposure in 17 different regions.

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.

'We are underweight on India'

'We are underweight on India'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'India is possibly the most fiscally constrained market in the region.'

4 Indians make it to the Forbes Asia philanthropy list

4 Indians make it to the Forbes Asia philanthropy list

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The list, comprising 48 people, also includes four each from Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

Boeing projects strong demand for pilots and technicians

Boeing projects strong demand for pilots and technicians

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The 2013 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook, a bellwether industry forecast of aviation personnel demand, calls for 192,300 new commercial airline pilots and 215,300 new technicians in the Asia Pacific region through 2032.

Wipro to set up offshore BPO centre

Wipro to set up offshore BPO centre

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

India's leading software company, Wipro Limited, on Wednesday said it was looking at setting up an offshore business process outsourcing centre in one of the Asia-Pacific countries.

UTStarcom opens tech centre in Gurgaon

UTStarcom opens tech centre in Gurgaon

Rediff.com2 Jun 2004

UTStarcom Inc, a provider of IP access networking and services, on Wednesday announced the opening of its technical support centre for the Asia-Pacific region in Gurgaon, near New Delhi.

11 Indian companies in Forbes Asia's under-billion list

11 Indian companies in Forbes Asia's under-billion list

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

The list covers companies with annual revenue of $5 mn to $1 bn.

Toyota rejigs senior management in India operations

Toyota rejigs senior management in India operations

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Japanese auto major announced top level management changes in its Indian arm with Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director slated to move for a new role in its Asia Pacific operations.

Why this US admiral's speech in Delhi upset China

Why this US admiral's speech in Delhi upset China

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

US admiral's suggestion for a revival of a strategic maritime quadrilateral with Japan, Australia and India leaves China livid, says Rajeev Sharma.

Google, Jio working closely to build affordable smartphones: Pichai

Google, Jio working closely to build affordable smartphones: Pichai

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Thursday said the company continues to engage closely with partner Jio on the initiative of building an affordable smartphone and that work is underway on the project. Last year, Google had picked up a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 33,737 crore. It had also entered into a commercial agreement with Jio Platforms to jointly develop an entry-level, affordable smartphone.

Meet the richest person in these 30 countries

Meet the richest person in these 30 countries

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

The United States leads the Forbes 2013 billionares list with 442 billionaires, followed by Asia-Pacific (386), Europe (366), the Americas (129) and the Middle East & Africa (103).

When Shah Rukh Khan was IMPRESSED

When Shah Rukh Khan was IMPRESSED

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Shah Rukh Khan hopes to showcase the good things in life in the second season of the chat show, Ted Talks.

Mt Everest base camp goes online

Mt Everest base camp goes online

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

An Internet cafe, a brainchild of sherpa Tsering Gyalzen, started functioning last week.

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.