News for 'Asia-Pacific'

47% of Indian employees content with their leaders

47% of Indian employees content with their leaders

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

The study brings together the findings from almost 170,000 respondents from 30 countries and examines the issue of leadership in the contemporary workplace from the employee perspective.

'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.

Motorola to suspend Chennai operations, lay off 76

Motorola to suspend Chennai operations, lay off 76

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Motorola Mobility, acquired by Internet giant Google, on Wednesday said it has decided to suspend its operation in Chennai centre, a move which would lead to job losses for 76 employees at the facility.

Wealth of India's super-rich slips 4.4% to $12.83 trn in 2020 due to rupee fall

Wealth of India's super-rich slips 4.4% to $12.83 trn in 2020 due to rupee fall

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

In spite of Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, the Poonawallas and many other Indians seeing a jump in their net worth in the pandemic-hit 2020, overall wealth of the country's super-rich dipped 4.4 per cent to $12.83 trillion in the year due to the rupee's fall, and so did their tally, says a report. The number of dollar millionaires in India fell from 7,64,000 in 2019 to 6,98,000 solely because of the rupee's fall, while their cumulative wealth stood at $12.833 trillion, down $594 billion or 4.4 per cent from the previous year, according to the report by Credit Suisse Research Institute. The country is home to just 1 per cent of the global rich, whose number rose by 5.2 million to 56.1 million in the COVID-hit year. However, the report expects the number of millionaires in India to soar 81.8 per cent to 1.3 million by 2025.

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.

10 costliest office locations in the world

10 costliest office locations in the world

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Despite the global slowdown, most prime office locations have registered a rise in the rental.

India could get 22 Guardian drones from US

India could get 22 Guardian drones from US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

This was the first major request of arms sale purchase by India after Obama designated New Delhi as a major 'strategic defence partner'.

US, China wrangle over FTAs casts shadow on APEC Summit

US, China wrangle over FTAs casts shadow on APEC Summit

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The differences between the US and China over rival free trade agreements being floated by them threatened to derail the APEC Summit which got off to a colourful start in Beijing China on Monday.

Australian Open: Serena, Osaka to join top men in Adelaide

Australian Open: Serena, Osaka to join top men in Adelaide

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka will join Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in playing a pre-Australian Open warm-up exhibition

2022: How Will The Markets Behave?

2022: How Will The Markets Behave?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Will 2022 be a year of contrasting narratives -- one filled with caution and the other with continued optimism?

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.

Mahindra Satyam to provide second break to women pros

Mahindra Satyam to provide second break to women pros

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Msat said on Monday it is stepping up efforts to attract the talent across Asia-Pacific and India, two of its fastest growing markets.

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.

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

Slow growth, high inflation make macro outlook weak: Fitch

Slow growth, high inflation make macro outlook weak: Fitch

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Fitch's rival S&P had threatened to downgrade the rating to junk status, calling for immediate course-correction.

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.

Singapore police shoot dead man near Asia security summit venue

Singapore police shoot dead man near Asia security summit venue

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Police shot dead a man near the venue as he tried to flee a checkpoint in a car which was later found to contain drugs.

WT20: 4 nations to qualify from 16-team ICC Qualifier

WT20: 4 nations to qualify from 16-team ICC Qualifier

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The 12 teams, which make round two of the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 in Australia will gain automatic entry into the event the following year.

Elon Musk's troubled tryst with India: Tesla, Starlink in limbo for over a year

Elon Musk's troubled tryst with India: Tesla, Starlink in limbo for over a year

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Recently, world headlines buzzed with Elon Musk's announcement that he was shelving his audacious bid for social media platform Twitter. Away from the media spotlight, questions are being asked about the maverick billionaire's plans in India, too. A few days ago, a Reuters report said Musk's flagship Tesla had put on hold its plan to launch electric cars in India.

'Looking at Russia, China could become more aggressive'

'Looking at Russia, China could become more aggressive'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'Both Russia and the USA seek New Delhi's friendship, because for both -- Russia and the USA -- India is a certain counterbalance to China.'

Oracle to expand cloud service, set up data centre in India

Oracle to expand cloud service, set up data centre in India

Rediff.com10 May 2017

However, no investment details were divulged by the USD 37 billion firm.

Asia still a bright aviation market despite slowdown

Asia still a bright aviation market despite slowdown

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

While China continues to be the largest engine for growth in Asia, other parts of the region were also seeing significant increases in demand for travel with a fast-expanding middle class providing a 'brighter outlook' for Asian carriers, the latest study by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines has said.

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.

US-India ties: A sagging 'strategic partnership'

US-India ties: A sagging 'strategic partnership'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Even as the prime minister's office and the foreign ministry deepen ties with Washington, the defence ministry cold-shoulders the Pentagon, notes Ajai Shukla.

Morgan Stanley pegs GDP at 6%, sees Sensex at 23,000

Morgan Stanley pegs GDP at 6%, sees Sensex at 23,000

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Sounding bullish on the stock markets, it pegged the Sensex target at 23,000 by December.

Wipro to focus on banks in emerging markets

Wipro to focus on banks in emerging markets

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The financial services industry, especially banking, is in the midst of massive upgrade of existing IT set ups to cope with future regulatory and customer-driven online and mobile services, said Vijay Sharma, vice president & head domain & industry advisory services for banking, financial services and insurance.

What next for 'King' Vijender after smashing India debut?

What next for 'King' Vijender after smashing India debut?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

After becoming the first Indian to win a pro title, Vijender Singh said the real journey starts for him now in his quest to become the World champion in the professional circuit.

Fiat Chrysler to set up global digital hub in Hyderabad

Fiat Chrysler to set up global digital hub in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Auto major Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) on Wednesday said it will invest $150 million (around Rs 1,103 crore) to set up a global digital hub in Hyderabad to help the group develop new technologies to cater to its automotive operations across the globe. The facility, which is FCA's largest digital hub outside of North America, would create nearly 1,000 jobs by the end of next year.

Mobile phone sales: Samsung tops, Nokia falls

Mobile phone sales: Samsung tops, Nokia falls

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The worldwide mobile phone sales totaled nearly 426 million units in the first quarter of 2013, a slight increase of 0.7 per cent from the same period last year.

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.

Jet set to order over 100 planes at airshow

Jet set to order over 100 planes at airshow

Rediff.com10 May 2013

Jet has already confirmed an order for 50 737-MAX planes together with up to 10 777-300ERS from Boeing.

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.

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.

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.

Vijender to take on Russian Artysh Lopsan in comeback fight

Vijender to take on Russian Artysh Lopsan in comeback fight

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Vijender and Losan will square off on March 19 in a super middle-weight (76kg) showdown in Goa