News for 'South East Asia'

Do capital markets excite you?

Do capital markets excite you?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

The Indian Institute of Capital Markets invites applications for its one-year full-time post graduate Securities Markets Programme.

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

Kingfisher starts Mumbai-Hong Kong flights

Kingfisher starts Mumbai-Hong Kong flights

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Kingfisher Airlines flagged off services between Hong Kong and Mumbai with its inaugural flight taking off from Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok Airport on Wednesday.

Lufthansa to resume Kolkata-Frankfurt flight

Lufthansa to resume Kolkata-Frankfurt flight

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Lufthansa would resume passenger services connecting Frankfurt and Kolkata from December 2, after 35 years with three weekly flights, a top airline official said.

Wockhardt to strengthen foreign presence

Wockhardt to strengthen foreign presence

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Mumbai-based pharmaceuticals player Wockhardt is set to strengthen its presence in South America

Hutch slashes ISD, STD call rates

Hutch slashes ISD, STD call rates

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

Hutch on Thursday announced reduction in ISD and STD call rates across all plans, both postpaid and prepaid.

Vande Bharat Mission to be expanded to central Asia, Europe

Vande Bharat Mission to be expanded to central Asia, Europe

Rediff.com8 May 2020

They said stranded Indians in central Asia as well as in various European countries will be brought back home in the second phase of evacuation beginning May 15.

Apollo Tyres eyes buyouts in Europe

Apollo Tyres eyes buyouts in Europe

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

SingTel ups stake in Bharti to 32.04%

SingTel ups stake in Bharti to 32.04%

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

South East Asia's largest telecoms company SingTel's wholly-owned subsidiary Viridian Ltd purchased 1.58 million shares of Bharti Airtel for an aggregate cash consideration of Rs 42.27 crore or Singapore dollar 12.45 million, the company said in a filing to a Singapore stock exchange.

Air India to restructure routes as losses soar

Air India to restructure routes as losses soar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

The airline, which was formed through a merger of international carrier Air India and domestic carrier Indian Airlines announced in 2007, has accumulated losses of Rs 4,334 crore till March 31, of which fiscal 2008-09 will account for almost Rs 3,000 crore.

'NRIs helped US-India relations'

'NRIs helped US-India relations'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

'The role played by the Indian expatriate community in the US acted as the lever for the change of perception about India,' says Foreign Secretary Shashank.

Spicejet eyes international routes

Spicejet eyes international routes

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Low-cost airline, Spicejet is awaiting the government's approval to commence its international operations soon, a top company official said on Tuesday. Announcing the launch of new flights from Coimbatore to Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad from Oct 25, Kamal Hingorani, vice-president, sales and marketing, Spicejet, said the company was expecting approval from the Centre from May.

Indonesia cancels New Zealand match

Indonesia cancels New Zealand match

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Indonesian authorities have cancelled a soccer friendly against New Zealand in April because of security reasons, it was announced on Wednesday. New Zealand had agreed to play the Indonesians at Jakarta on April 1 as part of a two-match tour of south-east Asia.

Michelin may set up car plant in India after 2015

Michelin may set up car plant in India after 2015

Rediff.com20 May 2011

Global tyre major Michelin said it may consider making passenger car tyres and set up a new plant in India after 2015 if the market demand then is good enough to sustain a large plant.

Want to be a pilot? You better try in US

Want to be a pilot? You better try in US

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

What is more, the training period in the US academies is six months, while it can take up to two and a half years in India. According to norms laid down by the DGCA, one can get a license only after completing 200 hours of flying.

'US Taking Relations With Pakistan's Generals To A Very Dramatic Level'

'US Taking Relations With Pakistan's Generals To A Very Dramatic Level'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Trump's sons, and the son of Trump's Mideast envoy Steven Witkoff, are in the crypto business and recently signed deals with Pakistan's crypto council.' 'It may not be coincidental that not long before the Trump-Munir meeting, the head of Pakistan's crypto council met with Trump's White House crypto policy czar.'

Prasoon Joshi on ads, awards and brain drain

Prasoon Joshi on ads, awards and brain drain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Great ads, which have won awards have also done a great job for the clients

India, 4th largest FDI recipient in Asia in 2006

India, 4th largest FDI recipient in Asia in 2006

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Increased investments in traditional manufacturing sector helped India surpass South Korea to become Asia's fourth largest FDI recipient in 2006, a UNCTAD report said.

Apologise for 1971 atrocities: Bangladesh to Pakistan

Apologise for 1971 atrocities: Bangladesh to Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Bangladesh has demanded a public apology and compensation from Pakistan for the 1971 atrocities, raising "historically unresolved issues" during the first foreign secretary-level talks between the two countries in 15 years. Dhaka also asked Islamabad to pay USD 4.3 billion as its share from the combined assets at the time of East Pakistan's split from West Pakistan in 1971 to form an independent Bangladesh.

OIL eyeing foreign acquisitions

OIL eyeing foreign acquisitions

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

State-run Oil India Ltd, which got listed on the bourses on Wednesday, is looking at acquisition of assets or companies in Australia, South-East Asia, Africa, Russia and Latin America.

Feeling warm? Read this!

Feeling warm? Read this!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

The global mean surface temperature is currently estimated by the World Meteorological Organisation to be 0.42 Celsius above the 1961-1990 annual average of 14C.

Mgmt reshuffle at StanChart

Mgmt reshuffle at StanChart

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

Standard Chartered Bank on Monday announced key changes in the top management of its global positions.

Be part of IT.com 2004!

Be part of IT.com 2004!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

IT.com 2004 seeks to be an interface between CEOs, CTOs, presidents, managers, IT professionals, delegates and visitors from USA, Europe, India and South East Asia.

Major defence deals on PM's agenda in South Korea

Major defence deals on PM's agenda in South Korea

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to South Korea is considered essential in strengthening defence ties, enhancing economic cooperation and forging cultural ties between the two countries, says Dr Rahul Mishra

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

While Narendra Modi spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor -- 275 days versus Dr Singh's 306 - he has travelled more widely than any other Indian PM.

Wockhardt inks pact with UK co

Wockhardt inks pact with UK co

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Wockhardt Ltd has signed an In-licensing agreement with UK-based LSI to market Vitix, a drug used for treating pigmentation disorder.

IIM Kozhikode grads get 228 offers

IIM Kozhikode grads get 228 offers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

The highest domestic offer stood at Rs 24 lakhs (Rs 2.4 million) made by an investment bank based out of Mumbai. Though this is a decrease from what was achieved last year, the institute managed to minimise the impact on both the average salary and the median package. Despite the global economic slowdown, IIMK students ended the placements with an average annual salary of Rs 10,56,000.

Partial solar eclipse on Republic Day

Partial solar eclipse on Republic Day

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

While star gazers in north-eastern, eastern and southern parts of the country will witness a partial eclipse of the sun, those in southern parts of Africa, Antarctica, South East Asia and Australia will be treated to a rare annular solar eclipse.

From the skies to the seas, Armed Forces celebrate Yoga Day

From the skies to the seas, Armed Forces celebrate Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Members of Indian Armed Forces on Thursday morning celebrated the fourth International Yoga Day in some the most difficult terrains. Spectacular pictures showed the Armed Forces practising yoga asanas in desert, river and on naval ships.

Satyam not to affect India investment: Intel

Satyam not to affect India investment: Intel

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Intel Capital has announced an investment of $23 million (about Rs 1.15 billion) in three Indian companies -- Indiamart.com, One97 Communications and Global Talent Track. However, figures were not disclosed. The funding will come from the $250 million Intel Capital India technology fund. The fund invests in Indian technology companies to help stimulate local technology innovation.

French tourist office sets up base

French tourist office sets up base

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

War, flu boost domestic tourism

War, flu boost domestic tourism

Rediff.com4 Apr 2003

In export push, govt steps in to raise container capacity

In export push, govt steps in to raise container capacity

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Concerned over the fallout of the Red Sea crisis and severe shortage of containers against the backdrop of a steep decline in merchandise exports in August, the Union government is pulling out all the stops to find a solution. To begin with, the government has devised a strategy aimed at boosting container supply and supporting exporters.

Pay taxi fare by credit card in Bangkok

Pay taxi fare by credit card in Bangkok

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

Taxi passengers in Bangkok will soon be able to pay their fares with a credit card, making Thailand the first country in South East Asia to use the integrated system that comprises an automatic controller, handheld card reader, printer, meter and dis

National champ Bhat ousted by qualifier

National champ Bhat ousted by qualifier

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

National men's singles champion Arvind Bhat of Petroleum Sports Promotion Board was knocked out by beaten 19-21, 16-21 by unheralded Andhra Pradesh shuttler K Tanishaq in 40 minutes in the opening round of the second Tata Open All India Badminton Tournament at the CCI in Mumbai on Friday.

India-ASEAN car rally begins

India-ASEAN car rally begins

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

The inaugural India-ASEAN Car Rally on Tuesday kicked off from the historic Judges field in Guwahati.