News for 'East-Asia'

MsourcE plans new centre in China

MsourcE plans new centre in China

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013.

'China will face consequences of misplaced aggression'

'China will face consequences of misplaced aggression'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'We are beginning to see that the rest of the world will not simply accept the domination of one power'

Travel trade expect more visitors

Travel trade expect more visitors

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

Soon you can taste the thunder overseas!

Soon you can taste the thunder overseas!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

India's largest cola brand Thums Up to make international debut in March

Rahman kicks off world tour

Rahman kicks off world tour

Rediff.com31 Jan 2003

French tourist office sets up base

French tourist office sets up base

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

With $69 bn, India tops remittances chart for 2017

With $69 bn, India tops remittances chart for 2017

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The stronger-than-expected recovery in remittances -- payments that are key to supporting the economies of many poor countries -- was driven by growth in Europe, Russia, and the United States.

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Kerala top the list of state-wise break-up of repatriation requests with 25,246, followed by 6,617 from Tamil Nadu and 4,341 from Maharashtra. A total of 3,715 people from Uttar Pradesh requested for evacuation, 3,320 from Rajasthan, 2,796 from Telangana and, 2,786 from Karnataka.

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The US also blasted China and Russia for not joining hands with the international community in their efforts to combat the North Korean threat.

Strategic Vision: Taking India to the East

Strategic Vision: Taking India to the East

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

India has moved beyond the traditional trappings of non-alignment

Online hiring activity in June up 4%: Monster

Online hiring activity in June up 4%: Monster

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

On a month-to-month basis, the index improved by 3.14 per cent in June.

Sunil Mittal bags a whopping Rs 27.17 cr pay package

Sunil Mittal bags a whopping Rs 27.17 cr pay package

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Mittal's total remuneration dipped marginally by 2.52 per cent.

Online hiring activity grows 16% in October

Online hiring activity grows 16% in October

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The government's increased thrust on investment and continued focus on job creation in India gives the sense of an improving job market scenario in the coming months.

Modi asks people for ideas for his visit Down Under

Modi asks people for ideas for his visit Down Under

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Preparing his first visit to Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday invited ideas and thoughts on important issues from Indians, including those living in that country.

First Look: What the #NetajiFiles reveal

First Look: What the #NetajiFiles reveal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Five things we learnt from the trove of data released on Saturday by the Narendra Modi government

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

India and Australia are clubbed together in Group B along with Zimbabwe and East Asia Pacific qualifier Papua New Guinea, an ICC release read on Wednesday.

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Rediff.com21 May 2019

A select 12 matches will also be broadcast in Malayalam via Asianet Plus.

Modi bracing for tough RCEP meet in Singapore

Modi bracing for tough RCEP meet in Singapore

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Modi will have limited choice other than stressing upon a request for more time to decide on tariff rates, especially with elections in 2019.

NSCN-K's aged chief recuperating in Myanmar's biggest city

NSCN-K's aged chief recuperating in Myanmar's biggest city

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-K leader S S Khaplang, whose outfit carried out the June 4 attack on the Army in Manipur, is believed to be ill and convalescing in a Yangon hospital.

Modi briefly meets Trump, world leaders at ASEAN gala dinner

Modi briefly meets Trump, world leaders at ASEAN gala dinner

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

The PM was also seen chit-chatting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak at the reception for the leaders who have arrived in Manila for the 31st ASEAN summit and related meetings.

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been voted as the seventh most popular leader in the world in a new poll topped by US President Barack Obama.

The return of Kashmir's tourists

The return of Kashmir's tourists

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

The violence in the state last year reduced tourist inflow by 55% and revenue by 80%. Kasmiris hope the summer of 2017 will take them back to the highs of 2015. Sohini Das reports.

Do joint exercises with friendly foreign countries: Parrikar

Do joint exercises with friendly foreign countries: Parrikar

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday directed the armed forces to carry out joint exercises with friendly foreign countries specially, in southeast Asia, in tune with India's 'Act East Policy'.

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Is India ready for a Maritime Theatre Command?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Mere shuffling of resources or cosmetic changes to prove a point would be counterproductive in the long run, observes Commodore Venugoptal Menon (retd).

Realty 2019: Housing sales remain sore spot

Realty 2019: Housing sales remain sore spot

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

While sale of residential properties increased only marginally despite plethora of steps taken by the government through the year, office space leasing rose 40 per cent to touch an all-time high of 46.5 million sq ft -- a trend that drew investors to lap up India's first Real Estate Investment Trust at an issue size of nearly Rs 5,000 crore.

India joins the world in expressing concern over North Korea's H-bomb test

India joins the world in expressing concern over North Korea's H-bomb test

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Meanwhile, the test drew strong criticism from North Korea's neighbours and the West which warned of a robust response to its "grave provocations".

The Risk-Taker

The Risk-Taker

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'An entrepreneur should always remain under pressure or he will die,' Vineet Rai tells Anjuli Bhargava.

PM's second year to be as busy as first on foreign policy front

PM's second year to be as busy as first on foreign policy front

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will focus on extended neighbourhood, particularly the ASEAN and Central Asian regions, says Archis Mohan

Nokia India head P Balaji resigns

Nokia India head P Balaji resigns

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Later, he joined Ericsson India where he handled corporate affairs and communication.

India extends $ 1 billion line of credit for development of Russia's Far East

India extends $ 1 billion line of credit for development of Russia's Far East

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Modi appreciated the vision of Putin for the welfare for Russia's Far East, saying the Russian President has opened up investment opportunities for India in the region.

What Modi got wrong about the economy

What Modi got wrong about the economy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'There has been far too much overconfidence about the size and composition of the Indian consumer economy,' notes Mihir S Sharma.

Why Modi is under pressure to deliver on promises

Why Modi is under pressure to deliver on promises

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

We have to wait and see whether Jaitley's Budget speech translates into actions and desired outcomes, says T N C Rajagopalan.

Air India starts sale of 3 long-range Boeing 777s

Air India starts sale of 3 long-range Boeing 777s

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Last October, the national carrier sold five planes of the same type to Etihad Airways for about $350 million.

CBI gets 10 days custody of Chhota Rajan

CBI gets 10 days custody of Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Underworld don Chhota Rajan was on Saturday sent to Central Bureau of Investigation custody by a court, a day after he was brought from Indonesian city of Bali.

Sachin Bansal steps on Ola's gas as investor

Sachin Bansal steps on Ola's gas as investor

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The deal brings the two start-up stalwarts - Bansal and Ola co-founder and chief executive officer Bhavish Aggarwal - together in the backdrop of growing foreign control in this space.

How Modi can thwart Xi

How Modi can thwart Xi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'The world does not care about the tension on our border.' 'India has to emerge as a strong economic power.' 'Respect comes when the world sees a country with a direction and leadership that has a vision,' points out Ramesh Menon.

After Khaplang's death, Centre talks of peace deal, rehabilitation

After Khaplang's death, Centre talks of peace deal, rehabilitation

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Rijiju said the central government will rehabilitate all Indian citizens in the Naga group if they abjure violence.

Will the Chinese hegemony come to an end?

Will the Chinese hegemony come to an end?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

An aggressive Pyongyang is likely to force Seoul and Tokyo to build nuclear deterrents and thus thwart Beijing's ambitions.