News for 'Pacific Asia'

IAAF Continental Cup: Historic medal for Arpinder; Neeraj disappoints

IAAF Continental Cup: Historic medal for Arpinder; Neeraj disappoints

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Triple jumper Arpinder Singh created history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the IAAF Continental Cup as he clinched a bronze but star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finished sixth with a below-par show, in Ostrava, Czech Republic, on Sunday.

Microsoft partners Invest India to support tech startups

Microsoft partners Invest India to support tech startups

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Microsoft India on Tuesday said it has collaborated with Invest India to support tech startups in the country. As part of the partnership, the Microsoft for Startups programme will work closely with Accelerating Growth of New India's Innovations (AGNIi Mission) - a programme of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, a statement said. Housed and executed by Invest India, AGNIi Mission helps startups become enterprise-ready.

5 smartphones that are CHEAP but fully loaded

5 smartphones that are CHEAP but fully loaded

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Like puddles all around in the rainy season, we now have smartphones with five-inch screens for almost everyone.

HDFC wins Best Retail Bank in India award

HDFC wins Best Retail Bank in India award

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

The bank has won the 'Best Retail Bank in India' award for the fifth year in a row.

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.

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For the first time since I've been following Indian politics, one heard voters talking about India's role on the world stage and the fact that, due to Modi's leadership, India was once again a great power.'

World's 10 best airlines

World's 10 best airlines

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Emirates has been voted as the world's best airline in 2016 by travellers around the world.

'Investment in commercial realty to touch $ 1tn'

'Investment in commercial realty to touch $ 1tn'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

The report estimates that direct commercial real estate transactional market will exceed $1 trillion per annum by 2030, compared with nearly $450 billion in 2012.

'Investment in commercial realty to touch $ 1tn'

'Investment in commercial realty to touch $ 1tn'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

The report estimates that direct commercial real estate transactional market will exceed $1 trillion per annum by 2030, compared with nearly $450 billion in 2012.

Coming soon: iPhone 14 -- made in India, made for the world

Coming soon: iPhone 14 -- made in India, made for the world

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Apple's newest phone iPhone 14 will be made in India as the global tech titan bets big on the manufacturing prowess of the world's second-biggest smartphone market after China.

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.

IMD sees no El Nino impact on monsoon

IMD sees no El Nino impact on monsoon

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

El Nino is often associated with below average warmer, dry weather across Asia Pacific region.

Salaries in India likely to rise 10%; inflation plays spoilsport

Salaries in India likely to rise 10%; inflation plays spoilsport

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Once average inflation for India of 5.7 per cent is taken into account, the projected increase in real terms for 2017 will be 4.3 per cent

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.

Are Xi's Policies Disastrous For China?

Are Xi's Policies Disastrous For China?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Xi Jinping's recent actions in South Asia have amply demonstrated the disastrous impact of China's embrace, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and China expert.

'Modi has done little to punish China'

'Modi has done little to punish China'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'It is only when Beijing sees a country with an infirm political will such as India that it acts up as the PLA has done in eastern Ladakh.'

Vijender's next pro bout on rooftop deck of casino ship in Goa

Vijender's next pro bout on rooftop deck of casino ship in Goa

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Will bout will offer viewers the glitz and glamour of Vegas-style boxing event

Aspiring pilot Navneet misses entrance exam but bags CWG silver

Aspiring pilot Navneet misses entrance exam but bags CWG silver

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Navneet would like to believe the medal was worth the sacrifice.

Indians most willing to take risks, says survey

Indians most willing to take risks, says survey

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

India's Generation X and Y are most willing to take risks as compared to their counterparts in emerging Asia, says a recent survey. Read on to find out more.

CWG: India win historic GOLD in women's four lawn bowl

CWG: India win historic GOLD in women's four lawn bowl

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The Indian quartet of Lovely Choubey (lead), Pinki (second), Nayanmoni Saikia (third) and Rupa Rani Tirkey (slip) beat South Africa 17-10 in the women's fours final.

Indian M&A activity slumps 83% to $2.9 bn in Jan-Mar

Indian M&A activity slumps 83% to $2.9 bn in Jan-Mar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

According to a report by global deal tracking firm mergermarket, M&A activity in the Asia-Pacific region as a whole dropped to $72.9 billion, a decline of 26.1 per cent by value from first quarter of 2012 ($98.6 billion).

For SAP, India, China continue to propel

For SAP, India, China continue to propel

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

When SAP, the Germany headquartered software solutions provider, reported a stellar fourth quarter numbers on Thursday, Asia-Pacific and Japan was the cherry on the icing with a growth of 22 per cent.

Is Biden Favouring Pakistan?

Is Biden Favouring Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

The US actions can be seen as a riposte to India's neutral position on the Ukraine crisis, its continuing import of Russian arms and oil thus undermining Western sanctions, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

China, India to lead in economic growth

China, India to lead in economic growth

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

China will lead Asia-Pacific sovereigns in economic growth in 2008, followed by India, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said. Though Japan is still the largest economy in the region, China' growth could position the country as the biggest economy in Asia-Pacific and the second-largest globally within the next five years.

UN warns of 'more than normal rains', flooding in South India

UN warns of 'more than normal rains', flooding in South India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Sri Lanka and southern India could continue to experience higher than normal rainfall and this could cause further flooding, particularly urban flooding, in certain locations, the report said.

Nifty seen touching 7,000 by end 2013: Goldman Sachs

Nifty seen touching 7,000 by end 2013: Goldman Sachs

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Goldman includes Bajaj Auto Ltd and Tata Steel Ltd in its Asia-Pacific growth recovery group of stocks.

Trump pulls out of trade deal TPP with executive order

Trump pulls out of trade deal TPP with executive order

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The US president also cut funding for international groups that provide abortions, and froze hiring of some federal workers.

Cushman plans hospitality arm

Cushman plans hospitality arm

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Betting on the growing demand for hospitality services in Asia Pacific, especially in India and China, global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has acquired two hotel consultancies to launch Cushman & Wakefield Hospitality, Asia Pacific.

What the Putin-XI Nexus Means for US

What the Putin-XI Nexus Means for US

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russia and China have a broad consensus today on almost all core issues related to global strategic stability, which is unprecedented in modern history, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'PM's US visit was surely tracked, dissected by Beijing'

'PM's US visit was surely tracked, dissected by Beijing'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

'The Modi visit will prove to be the watershed where India and the United States commenced technology trade and transfer.'

India holds out at final RCEP talks, all eyes on Modi

India holds out at final RCEP talks, all eyes on Modi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The agenda prepared by ministers will be discussed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other RCEP leaders in Nonthaburi, a city north of Bangkok, on November 4, the official deadline to close talks.

'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.'

'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.'

Wages in India to rise 11% in 2014; factoring inflation it's 2%

Wages in India to rise 11% in 2014; factoring inflation it's 2%

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Taking inflation into account, China and Vietnam at 4.9 per cent lead the way, while Japan at 0.5 per cent and India at 2 per cent are among countries offering the smallest raises.

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.

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

China is the dragon in ASEAN room

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Had India agreed to join the trade pact, Indian markets would have been flooded with cheap Chinese products.

Starwood eyes expansion in India

Starwood eyes expansion in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

Treating India as the most important market after China in Asia Pacific, Starwood Hotels & Resorts is targeting at doubling its property from the current 19 over the next five years.

Omicron adds new uncertainties to global economic outlook: Moody's

Omicron adds new uncertainties to global economic outlook: Moody's

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The Omicron variant of Covid-19 adds new uncertainties to the global economic outlook but much will depend on its speed of transmission, hospitalisation and death rates, and also the effectiveness of vaccines, Moody's Analytics said on Monday. In its commentary titled 'Much to Learn About Omicronast', Moody's Analytics said although the variant appears to spread "remarkably quickly", it will be at least two more weeks before more will be known about this new variant. "The Omicron variant of COVID-19 adds new measures of uncertainty to the outlook for the global economy, although it is too soon to adequately quantify that risk.

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.

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

India plays 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir's audio at UN anti-terror meet in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

In the audio clip, he is heard directing the attack on Chabad House during Mumbai 26/11 terror attacks.