News for 'Pacific Asia'

Will INS Vishal Opt For British Power?

Will INS Vishal Opt For British Power?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

London hopes to convince New Delhi's naval planners to power India's second indigenous aircraft carrier with the Queen Elizabeth's integrated all-electric propulsion system.

Indo-US relationship is global in scope: Pentagon

Indo-US relationship is global in scope: Pentagon

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

India is key part of efforts of US President Barack Obama's administration to rebalance its Asia-Pacific posture to the broader security and prosperity of the 21st century, a top Pentagon official said adding India-US relationship is global in scope.

Gender is main focus of diversity at India Inc: Survey

Gender is main focus of diversity at India Inc: Survey

Rediff.com8 May 2012

Gender is the main focus of the diversity efforts of companies in India, said a survey by HR consulting firm Mercer. According to Mercer's Asia Pacific Diversity & Inclusion, over 90 per cent of the participants surveyed list gender as the main focus of their diversity efforts in India.

Global hedge fund managers see India as a top investment bet

Global hedge fund managers see India as a top investment bet

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

19% of 320 institutional investors managing $1.3 trillion prefer India as investment destination in 2017

Cisco appoints Owen Chan as sr VP

Cisco appoints Owen Chan as sr VP

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

Cisco Systems has appointed Owen Chan as senior vice president, Asia Pacific operations. Chan will be based in Hong Kong and report to Richard Justice, Cisco's senior vice president of Worldwide Field Operations.

How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Overall financial wealth of high net worth individuals fell across all regions in 2011.

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.

Shailesh Rao: Search expert who opted for microblogging

Shailesh Rao: Search expert who opted for microblogging

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

After being at the helm of Google India and Google Asia Pacific for over seven years, Shailesh Rao is now been roped in by micro-blogging service provider, Twitter.

Tennis: WTA premier event in Tokyo cancelled due to COVID-19

Tennis: WTA premier event in Tokyo cancelled due to COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Following the cancellation, the Korea Open in Seoul is the only event left in Asia on WTA's provisional calendar for 2020.

Connaught Place world's 7th most expensive office market

Connaught Place world's 7th most expensive office market

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex moved down from 18th to 19th position.

Attraction, retention key focus for Indian firms, says a study

Attraction, retention key focus for Indian firms, says a study

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Indian companies continue to update benefit plans and and increase employee communication.

In first call with Xi, Biden conveys concerns over China's unfair trade practices

In first call with Xi, Biden conveys concerns over China's unfair trade practices

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

This was the first phone call between the two leaders after Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on January 20.

QS Global 200 B-schools 2012, IIM-A ranked number 2

QS Global 200 B-schools 2012, IIM-A ranked number 2

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

As per the results of the annual QS Global 200 Business Schools Report Indian Institute of Management-Ahmebadad has been ranked second next to INSEAD, Singapore in the Asia Pacific region. Read on.

'India, China can't have 'normal' relationship if...'

'India, China can't have 'normal' relationship if...'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla terms India's relationship with China as "complex".

US seeks better military ties with China amid strains

US seeks better military ties with China amid strains

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Amid growing uneasiness in the United States over the rise of Chinese military power, Washington asserted that its interest in the Asia-Pacific region is not targeted towards any specific country, but towards the general peace and security of the region.

Jiang Zemin: A Chinese Leader Like None Other

Jiang Zemin: A Chinese Leader Like None Other

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

When Jiang Zemin traveled, as you can see in the photographs here, a Kodak Moment was never far away.

Sensex snaps 4-session winning run, ends 149 pts lower

Sensex snaps 4-session winning run, ends 149 pts lower

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

IndusInd Bank was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, shedding around 3 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, Titan, Infosys, HDFC Bank, Nestle India, Sun Pharma and Reliance Industries. The broader NSE Nifty slipped 41.20 points or 0.35 per cent to 11,896.45.

India had highest number of Internet shutdowns at 109 in 2020

India had highest number of Internet shutdowns at 109 in 2020

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

From Belarus to Bangladesh, authorities in 29 countries shut down or interfered with the internet at least 155 times in 2020.

United States to deploy additional units in South Korea

United States to deploy additional units in South Korea

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The US will deploy an additional Army combat force of 800 soldiers to South Korea with tanks and armoured troop carrier as part of its ongoing rebalancing efforts within Asia-Pacific region.

Now India, several other nations face downgrade: S&P

Now India, several other nations face downgrade: S&P

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Ratings agency Standard & Poor's on Monday cautioned that it could lower the sovereign ratings of countries like India, Japan and Malaysia, which 'are still to come out of the economic meltdown of 2008'.

UN report sees India growing at 7.6% in 2017

UN report sees India growing at 7.6% in 2017

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

"India's economy is projected to sustain a 7.6 per cent growth rate in both fiscal years 2016-17 and 2017-18," says the year-end update of the flagship report Economic and Social Survey for Asia and the Pacific 2016 of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

China's GDP set to decline to 7.7%: World Bank

China's GDP set to decline to 7.7%: World Bank

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Weak exports and lower investment growth will cut down China's GDP growth, the World Bank said.

APG nations vow to fight against terror financing

APG nations vow to fight against terror financing

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The 14th Annual Meeting of the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering and Annual Technical Assistance Forum concluded in Kochi on Friday with a resolve to strengthen efforts in this direction.

US approves sale of $90 mn worth of military equipment to India

US approves sale of $90 mn worth of military equipment to India

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

In a major move in 2016, the US had designated India a "Major Defence Partner" intending to elevate defence trade and technology sharing to a level commensurate with that of its closest allies and partners.

Sun, Zee remain top on profitability charts

Sun, Zee remain top on profitability charts

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Kalanithi Maran's Sun Network and Subhash Chandra's Zee Entertainment, the two homegrown media companies, have maintained their number one and two positions, respectively, in the Asia-Pacific pay broadcaster ranks for the second year in a row.

'It is not uncommon for rivals to work together '

'It is not uncommon for rivals to work together '

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

We will utilise India as a creative resource for all our offices around the world, says Chuck Brymer, President and CEO, DDB Worldwide.

Singapore to be TCS hub

Singapore to be TCS hub

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

'We need to refocus on agriculture'

'We need to refocus on agriculture'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

India set to become a hub for Ford: Mulally

India set to become a hub for Ford: Mulally

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

With India leading the small SUV market and attracting majority of investments from Ford Motor Company, the country is set to become a hub for the US automobile major, a top official said.

Satyam recovers 32 clients since May

Satyam recovers 32 clients since May

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Satyam Computer Services (rebranded as Mahindra Satyam) has recovered 32 clients of Satyam since May. The company has close to 420 clients at present -- down from the approximately 500 clients it had before takeover.

Anand Kripalu to head Cadbury India

Anand Kripalu to head Cadbury India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Cadbury Schweppes Asia Pacific on Monday announced the appointment of Anand Kripalu as managing director of Cadbury India.

Marriott's mega India dream: 50 hotels in 5 years

Marriott's mega India dream: 50 hotels in 5 years

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

The hotels in the pipeline will include a range of Marriott brand portfolios such as JW Marriott, Tribute Portfolio and Sheraton.

Modi to be hosted by Japan PM for private dinner at his holiday home

Modi to be hosted by Japan PM for private dinner at his holiday home

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The PM will pay a two-day visit to Japan from October 28-29 to hold the annual India-Japan summit with Abe. The focus of the visit will be to further expand cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, carry out joint infrastructure projects in third countries and further boost ties key sectors like defence and trade.

Indian market not cheaper than global peers

Indian market not cheaper than global peers

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex has declined 17 per cent in this calendar year and has underperformed the US and European markets.

Dell climbs to 2nd slot in global PC market in 201

Dell climbs to 2nd slot in global PC market in 201

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

"Dell moved into second place in the worldwide PC market for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2008. Dell did well in the Asia and Pacific region, where it has invested heavily lately. Professional PC refreshments definitely boosted Dell's growth," according a survey done Gartner.

India has slowest Internet growth in APAC

India has slowest Internet growth in APAC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

India, which accounts for the third largest online userbase globally after China and the US, has had the lowest Internet penetration growth in Asia Pacific (APAC) at 17.4 per cent so far this year, research firm eMarketer said in a report.

Looking for a second home? UK, Spain among top destinations

Looking for a second home? UK, Spain among top destinations

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

One in four people surveyed by Knight Frank said they were more likely to move in the next 12 months as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.