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
India: SoftBank’s next big crisis ?
New Delhi — In India, tech startups have been caught in SoftBank’s cycle of overfunding, bloated valuations and vague paths to profit. Some, sensing danger, have corrected course. Others may hold the seeds of the investment giant’s next crisis. (Nikkei)
Singapore: Qoo10 e-commerce platform acquires ShopClues
New Delhi – Online marketplace ShopClues is being acquired by Singapore-based e-commerce platform Qoo10 in an all-stock deal bringing to an end a prolonged hunt by the Indian e-tailer for a buyer. The transaction is learnt to have valued ShopClues … Continue reading Singapore: Qoo10 e-commerce platform acquires ShopClues
PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2019 in India
BANGKOK –The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has gathered a diverse line-up of thought leaders, innovators and pioneers to share their insights and knowledge on one of the fastest growing tourism sectors of travel at the upcoming PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference … Continue reading PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2019 in India
India: Foxconn to begin assembling top-end iPhones
Mumbai/Delhi – Apple Inc will begin assembling its top-end iPhones in India through the local unit of Foxconn as early as 2019, the first time the Taiwanese contract manufacturer will have made the product in the country, according to a … Continue reading India: Foxconn to begin assembling top-end iPhones
JetSetGo launches Sky Shuttle service
Mumbai -JetSetGo, an aircraft management and air charter company, has introduced its Sky Shuttle service from Mumbai, providing seats in private jets and helicopters to air passengers on demand. Initially, the service has been introduced in three key sectors: Mumbai-Bengaluru, … Continue reading JetSetGo launches Sky Shuttle service
India-Japan-US trilateral summit this week
New Delhi – New Delhi will host the strategically important trilateral dialogue between India, Japan and the US this week ahead of the summit between US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at Mar-a-Lago later this month, … Continue reading India-Japan-US trilateral summit this week
ASEAN and India Reaffirm Strategic Partnership
New Delhi – ASEAN and India reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen and advance the Strategic Partnership and agreed to step-up cooperation at the recent 17th ASEAN-India Senior Officials’ Meeting (17th AISOM) held in New Delhi on March 14. In the course … Continue reading ASEAN and India Reaffirm Strategic Partnership
Indian President says Vietnam important in “Look East” policy
Hanoi – Vietnam is an important pillar in India’s “Look East” policy and India wishes to further promote traditional friendship and a strategic partnership between the two countries. A statement made by the Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday in … Continue reading Indian President says Vietnam important in “Look East” policy
India, U.S. agree to establish civil aviation equipment safety testing
New Delhi – India and the United States have agreed to establish an equipment testing and evaluation program as part of their strategic partnership to increase aviation safety, said Press Trust of India Friday. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency entered … Continue reading India, U.S. agree to establish civil aviation equipment safety testing