Zepto become India’s first unicorn in 2023
DELHI – Zepto, the Indian quick commerce company that delivers groceries and essentials within 10 minutes, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming India’s first unicorn in 2023. The company has raised USD 200 million in a Series B round … Continue reading Zepto become India’s first unicorn in 2023
Tesla: India critical about Chinese suppliers
NEW DELHI – As Tesla examines building a plant in India, officials have asked the company to find local firms to partner with any Chinese suppliers involved. The details of this request and its implications are discussed in this blog … Continue reading Tesla: India critical about Chinese suppliers
QuadGPT: AI powered Travel Itinerary Builder
GURGAON/INDIA – QuadGPT – the revolutionary AI powered Itinerary Builder experience that will – according to QuadLabs – change the way travelers can book their trip. With QuadGPT, the user can create a customized travel itinerary that perfectly matches his … Continue reading QuadGPT: AI powered Travel Itinerary Builder
Asia-Pacific in the focus of German investors
BERLIN – The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as a key destination for German investors, who are looking for opportunities to diversify their portfolios, tap into new markets, and contribute to sustainable development. In 2022, German investors deployed a record amount … Continue reading Asia-Pacific in the focus of German investors
Britain seeks closer ties with India: 1 billion investment
NEW DELHI/LONDON -Britain and India announced 1 billion pounds ($1.39 billion) of private-sector investment and committed to seek a free trade deal as Prime Minister Boris Johnson hailed a new era in bilateral relations on Tuesday. Johnson held a virtual … Continue reading Britain seeks closer ties with India: 1 billion investment
Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan, the Philippines
HONG KONG – Hong Kong will suspend flights from India, Pakistan and the Philippines from April 20 for two weeks after the N501Y mutant COVID-19 strain was detected in the Asian financial hub for the first time, authorities said in … Continue reading Hong Kong bans flights from India, Pakistan, the Philippines
India: Virus restriction rules relaxed
NEW DELHI — Many Indian states eased lockdown restrictions on Tuesday, allowing more businesses and public areas to reopen to reduce economic pain caused by the coronavirus, even as the country’s new daily infections remain the highest in the world … Continue reading India: Virus restriction rules relaxed
Coronavirus: Hong Kong bans Air India flights
Hong Kong – Air India has been banned from flying to Hong Kong for two weeks for carrying too many passengers infected with Covid-19. The government acted after linking 11 imported cases on an Air India flight from Delhi on August … Continue reading Coronavirus: Hong Kong bans Air India flights
India: Import hurdles for Chinese products
NEW DELHI/SHANGHAI – Chinese firms like Xiaomi are facing delays getting approvals from India’s quality control agency for their goods, five industry sources told Reuters, as the business environment deteriorates after a clash on their Himalayan border.Greater scrutiny of Chinese … Continue reading India: Import hurdles for Chinese products
Kamala Harris: Heritage formed her career
NEW DELHI — Kamala Harris is lending her prosecutor’s instincts to the U.S. Democratic Party’s battle against President Donald Trump, as Joe Biden’s running mate. She also brings lessons learned during walks on the beaches of India with her maternal … Continue reading Kamala Harris: Heritage formed her career