News for 'Asia-Pacific'

This man is betting on India's unquenchable thirst for whiskey

This man is betting on India's unquenchable thirst for whiskey

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

The liquor company is going all out to ensure it captures significant share in the market.

Google to comply with India's IT rules, says Pichai

Google to comply with India's IT rules, says Pichai

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Google is committed to complying with local laws and engages constructively with governments as they scrutinise and adopt regulatory frameworks to keep pace with the fast evolving technology landscape, its CEO Sundar Pichai said on Thursday.

Cooperative temper needed to take on global crisis: PM

Cooperative temper needed to take on global crisis: PM

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Calling for cooperation among Asia Pacific countries to tackle the global economic uncertainty, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday said the vast growth potential of India and these nations can be realised only by inculcating a "collective temper".

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.

Singapore Airlines bets big with Tata JV

Singapore Airlines bets big with Tata JV

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Its full-service plans with the Tata JV might counter modest profits and competition from all quarters.

East China Sea dispute: Should India be worried?

East China Sea dispute: Should India be worried?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Declaration by China of a new overlapping Air Defence Identification Zone over contested islands of Diaoyu/Senkaku besides raising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing have caused reverberations in the strategic firmament of the entire Asia-Pacific region.

Australia's top 10 MOST DANGEROUS celebrities online

Australia's top 10 MOST DANGEROUS celebrities online

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Isla Fisher stands at number 10.

'Unfair to allow airlines to book tickets from April 15'

'Unfair to allow airlines to book tickets from April 15'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Aviation consultancy CAPA on Thursday said allowing domestic airlines to take advance bookings from April 15 is "unfair" to consumers since a decision on lifting the nationwide lockdown is yet to be taken. During the lockdown period only special flights approved by aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation, medical evacuation flights and those carrying cargo, including medical equipment, to and from different parts of the country are operational.

Soldier wounded in border clash with India at Beijing torch relay

Soldier wounded in border clash with India at Beijing torch relay

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

While many Western countries, including the United States, Britain and Australia, are diplomatically boycotting the Winter Olympics over China's human rights record, Putin will join a number of Beijing-friendly leaders at the Games.

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'.

'India's GDP at risk of touching 3.5-4%'

'India's GDP at risk of touching 3.5-4%'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Interview with Asia-Pacific economist, Morgan Stanley

Sensex, Nifty end last session of 2016 in green

Sensex, Nifty end last session of 2016 in green

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

An expectation of tax sops in Budget, weakness of dollar and robust tax collection are adding positive sentiment

Will Li Na be third time lucky at Melbourne Park?

Will Li Na be third time lucky at Melbourne Park?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Having been at the receiving end in the final in 2011 and 2013, Li Na, on her third attempt, will hope to become the first player from Asia to win the Australian Open, a tournament that is billed as the Grand Slam of the Asia Pacific.

United in insistence that Rooney not for sale

United in insistence that Rooney not for sale

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

In case anybody had not quite got the message yet, a succession of well-briefed former Manchester United players lined up in Sydney on Thursday to firmly reiterate the English champions would not be selling Wayne Rooney.

Indian carriers have limited freedom to operate: IATA

Indian carriers have limited freedom to operate: IATA

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Airlines have to deal with high operating costs - fuel, taxation, airport charges - in a very competitive environment.

Which are the most reliable cars in India?

Which are the most reliable cars in India?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Overall long-term dependability of vehicles in India declined for the second consecutive year, with owners reporting 24 per cent increase in problems in 2013.

US needs to launch FTA negotiations with India: Expert

US needs to launch FTA negotiations with India: Expert

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

To help US, as India will be a major economy in the future.

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.

Ola Electric defers e-scooter sale to Sep 15 due to website glitch

Ola Electric defers e-scooter sale to Sep 15 due to website glitch

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Ola Electric's technology team is working hard to iron out the technical kinks that marred the electric vehicle company's hyped online sale of its electric scooters (e-scooters) - the S1 and the S1 Pro - on Wednesday, said company sources. The SoftBank-backed firm is facing technical difficulties in making the website live for the purchase of its e-scooters. According to company sources, the website couldn't go live as there were integration issues.

Indian defence diplomacy and strategic re-balancing

Indian defence diplomacy and strategic re-balancing

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Indian defence diplomacy will have to play an increasingly important role as it tries to emerge as a credible strategic partner of the regional states. Neither India nor other regional states have incentive to define their relationship in opposition to China. Great power politics in the region have only just begun, says Harsh V Pant

Top Indian philanthropists are all women: Forbes

Top Indian philanthropists are all women: Forbes

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

It's truly women on top as all four Indian corporate leaders featuring in Forbes' list of Asia Pacific's most generous business personalities this year are women.

73% Indian employees expect promotion in next 12 months

73% Indian employees expect promotion in next 12 months

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Bengaluru holds the top spot with 75 per cent respondents satisfied with their general working conditions.

Why thousands are losing jobs in India

Why thousands are losing jobs in India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

India Inc's hiring outlook has become the weakest in the past eight years in the Asia-Pacific region, even as job losses have emerged as a critical concern.

India, Australia to bolster defence ties, maritime security

India, Australia to bolster defence ties, maritime security

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

India and Australia on Wednesday decided to bolster defence ties, as they acknowledged that maritime security and freedom of navigation is critical for the growth and prosperity of Asia Pacific and Indian Ocean regions, at a time when China's postures in the seas have caused concerns.

'India is inching towards acute water scarcity'

'India is inching towards acute water scarcity'

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The summit participants in the final declaration agreed to allocate resources towards water and sanitation sectors, increase transfer of technology, improve irrigation systems and encourage appropriate consideration of water issues in the discussion of the UN development agenda.

Success = High income + family

Success = High income + family

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Latest survey sheds light on how people define success.

Starbucks looks to work with Indian coffee growers

Starbucks looks to work with Indian coffee growers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

To involve local craftsmen in designing the outlets.

It's official! It'll be Trump vs Biden for US president

It's official! It'll be Trump vs Biden for US president

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The 77-year-old former US vice president on Friday night took his tally of pledged delegates over the halfway mark of 1,991 from a total of 3,979, thus becoming eligible to earn the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

'India a key market to spread women's tennis'

'India a key market to spread women's tennis'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The Women's Tennis Association, which has turned to Asia to grow its sport, is unclear how the International Tennis Premier League is going to pan out. 'We are still learning about it, just as the world and the media is,' said Melissa Pines, Vice-President, Asia-Pacific, on the sidelines of its new announcement to bring the season-ending BNP Paribas WTA Championships to South East Asia for the first time this year.

Global airline sector profit likely to rise: IATA

Global airline sector profit likely to rise: IATA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Profit will grow from $4.6 billion in 2009 to a forecast figure of $7.5 billion for 2013 with Asia Pacific and Middle East based airlines dominating the international passenger market.

India processes record 41 mn real-time transactions per day

India processes record 41 mn real-time transactions per day

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

India saw growth of around 213 per cent in the number of real-time payments processed over the past year.

The HOT new study abroad destinations for Indians

The HOT new study abroad destinations for Indians

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

As per Western Union's study on overseas education, 22 per cent students prefer new and unconventional study destinations such as Ireland, Turkey and Spain.

Few small and medium biz in India are online: Google

Few small and medium biz in India are online: Google

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

According to Indian government data, micro, small and medium enterprises accounts for about 45 per cent of the manufacturing output of the country and 40 per cent of the total exports.

Few small and medium biz in India are online: Google

Few small and medium biz in India are online: Google

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

According to Indian government data, micro, small and medium enterprises accounts for about 45 per cent of the manufacturing output of the country and 40 per cent of the total exports.

Football: Solskjaer buoyed by Martial progress

Football: Solskjaer buoyed by Martial progress

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Martial scored his 23rd goal for United in all competitions this season against LASK Linz in Wednesday's Europa League last-16 victory.

Vijender scores 12th successive professional win

Vijender scores 12th successive professional win

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh demolished Ghana's former Commonwealth champion Charles Adamu to claim his 12th successive victory and ensure his four-year unbeaten streak in the professional circuit remained intact, in Dubai, on Friday.

Honda plans smaller diesel engine for India

Honda plans smaller diesel engine for India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Japanese major's idea part of strategy to double sales in emerging markets by 2017.

US to help India serve as a 'regional economic anchor'

US to help India serve as a 'regional economic anchor'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

As the United States under the Barack Obama administration re-balances its defence posture in the Asia Pacific region, the Pentagon has told the Congress that it is investing in a "long-term" strategic partnership with India.

Indian actress alleges abuse from Cookie Monster

Indian actress alleges abuse from Cookie Monster

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

Parmita Katkar, now Parmita Kurada, has accused a Times Square Cookie Monster impersonator of assaulting her son and calling her a bitch after she failed to pay a tip to him.

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.