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Adcock said there will be no immediate product shake-up, while the partnership will allow it to expand into new markets beyond Southern Africa. India's Natco Pharma will acquire significant stakes in 135-year-old South African pharmaceutical giant Adcock Ingram.....
Operating in the electric bus, heavy and light commercial vehicle segments through Switch Mobility and Ashok Leyland, the company anticipates strong demand momentum. With the rising demand for Electric Vehicles, the Hinduja Group is looking to increase its electric vehicle penetration across the bus and commercial vehicle segments by 2030.....
“Indian firms getting ready to compete with big global firms will need to open more branches, employ more people; All these will require financial resource--ICAI is preparing a report to help in this direction” In order to facilitate the government’s vision for developing big desi firms to compete with the big four audit, accounting and advisory firms, the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India (ICAI) on Sunday said it is studying ways to help such Indian companies in getting financial s…
· ICAI mulling ways to help desi firms to gain financial strength to compete with big four audit, accounting & advisory firms https://bit.ly/438xUJe · Final Phase: NIA begins technical equipment trials for December opening https://bit.ly/470JGGH · Q2FY26 preview: Infosys may report best sequential growth among tier-I IT peers https://bit.ly/3W2pzTy · Air India working on product enhancements, says senior executive https://bit.ly/3WA3OdX · …
Tourism now contributes over Rs 20 trillion to our national GDP. It provides livelihood to more than 84 million people, he said Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday said the tourism sector contributes Rs 20 trillion to India's GDP, and is expected to grow at a rate of more than 25 per cent. "Tourism now contributes over Rs 20 trillion to our national GDP. It provides livelihood to more than 84 million people," he said, addressing the 'MP Travel Mart', an event organised by the Mad…
Despite the market volatility and benchmark indices not delivering much return in this year, investors are betting big on MFs to tap the long-term India growth story Mutual funds investment in initial public offerings of corporates have been increasing steadily on the back of consistent inflows in equity schemes through systematic investment plan and lumpsum investments.....
India's domestic tractor sales hit an all-time record of over 146,000 units in September 2025, driven by the recent reduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on tractors to 5% and robust festive-season demand. A reduction in the goods and services tax (GST) rate on tractors, coupled with festive demand, drove monthly sales to an all-time high in September.
Trading in these contracts will begin from Monday in NSE-IX At a time when the market regulator is contemplating ending weekly options and pushing for long-term derivatives, famously known as LEAPS, the NSE International Exchange (NSE-IX) based in GIFT City has announced the launch of zero-day-to-expiry (0DTE) options contracts on the Nifty 50 Index...... More https://bit.ly/4oi05xz Via thehindubusinessline.com
India is building 25 new expressways covering 10,000 km. This massive infrastructure project costs ₹6 lakh crore. These highways will significantly lower logistics expenses. The nation's automobile industry is also set for global leadership. India aims to become the world's number one auto market within five years. This progress reduces reliance on fuel imports. The government is constructing 25 greenfield expressways, totalling 10,000 km across the country, at a cost of ₹ 6 lakh crore, road…
Under the agreement, Avaada Group will establish 5 GW capacity of Solar Power Projects, 1 GW capacity of Wind Power Project and 5 GWh capacity of BESS Projects across Kutch, Banaskantha and Surendranagar districts of Gujarat. Avaada Group, a diversified energy conglomerate, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat for investing an aggregate amount of ₹36,000 crore across Solar, Wind and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in the State.....
Middle East
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, celebrates another milestone for Saudi Arabia’s luxury hospitality sector, as five of its flagship resorts were recognized in the prestigious Michelin Key Selection announced in Paris this week. Shebara Resort, Six Senses Southern Dunes, Desert Rock Resort, and Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, were each awarded two Michelin Keys, marking them among the world’s most exceptional stays. Additiona…
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), welcomed HE Tracy Reynolds, Consul General of Canada in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, to explore opportunities for collaboration in clean energy and digital transformation. HE Al Tayer highlighted DEWA’s keenness to strengthen co-operation and exchange best practices with Canadian institutions and companies, especially in the sustainability and clean and renewable energy sectors. This is expected to enhanc…
- The forum featured insightful talks and discussions with representatives from DP World Foundation, Furjan Dubai, Emirates Nature–WWF, and the Dubai Community Contributions Establishment (Jood). - Participants explored innovative approaches to measuring success in community empowerment beyond traditional metrics. - Sessions identified frameworks to strengthen the integration between corporate philanthropy and community initiatives for lasting social impact. - The event underlined Dubai Cham…
DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end logistics solutions, has entered into a joint venture with Tashkent Invest, a subsidiary of the Tashkent City Administration, to develop and manage a state-of-the-art multimodal logistics terminal near the Uzbek capital. The partnership marks a significant step in advancing Uzbekistan’s logistics infrastructure and its ambition to become a regional trade hub. The new terminal in the Yangi Avlod Special Industrial Zone, located in the Yan…
Emirates has unveiled its highly acclaimed Premium Economy Cabin on flights EK376/377 between Dubai and Bangkok, operated by its newly retrofitted A380 aircraft. The latest product introduction reaffirms the airline’s ongoing investment to elevating travel experiences for customers travelling to and from Thailand and beyond. With the deployment of Emirates' newly retrofitted A380 to Bangkok, the airline extends its Premium Economy experience to over 70 cities globally. Located at the front of …
“The opening of our Swedish office marks a significant step in our global expansion and reinforces our strategic focus on the Nordic region. Sweden's dynamic and innovative business landscape presents immense opportunities for collaboration.” - H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah - Non-oil bilateral trade between Dubai and Sweden achieved annual growth of 5.3% during 2024 to reach a value of AED 3.9 billion. - The number of active Swedish members of Dubai Chamber of Commerce stood at 940 at the…
In addition to USD 1bn of assets under administration, further USD 340mn of funds have been paid out to savers “Reaching over USD 1bn in assets under administration in just over five years is a remarkable achievement for DEWS. This groundbreaking scheme has safeguarded the financial futures of close to 75,000 employees. Additionally, it has strengthened Dubai and DIFC’s ability to further attract and retain the very best global talent to work for companies in the region’s pre-eminent globa…
- Appointment of National Engineering Bureau (NEB) furthers delivery of Crypto Tower in JLT - Dedicated commercial tower tailored to blockchain, crypto and digital asset companies positions Dubai as a global Web3 focal point - Crypto Tower to act as cornerstone of DMCC’s thriving community of more than 700 crypto, blockchain and Web3 firms DMCC and REIT Development have announced the appointment of the National Engineering Bureau (NEB) as the official design and supervision consultant for Cryp…
- The UAE’s MICE Market will expand 8.96% annually to 2030, while Saudi Arabia’s will grow 10.93%, reinforcing the Middle East’s rise as a global business events hub - IBTM @ ATM 2026 will bring together global and regional business events professionals to connect, collaborate and capture opportunities in this high-growth market - The dedicated business events hub returns to ATM 2026, taking place from 4-7 May at Dubai World Trade Centre, with a dedicated zone in Hall 3 Building on the s…
21-23 Oct 2025 Dubai World Trade Centre Attend inspirational keynotes, get direct access to impactful HR solutions, make genuine connections, and much more.- Join experts during this interactive masterclass, to explore real-life AI successes from selecting the right tech stack to retaining employees, upskilling and overcoming resistance. A closed-door summit for HR leaders driving real impact. From nationalisation to AI, leadership to transformation, join the region's boldest voices shaping the …
South East Asia
As the Philippines’ population growth rate has drastically slowed down, the country now has a window of opportunity to experience faster economic growth, as the working population makes up a larger share of the total population, according to an expert. “We have an opportunity to experience an economic growth that we have not seen before or could not have imagined,” said Jose “Oying” G. Rimon II, founding director of the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Hea…
Green technology in packaging production, particularly within high-consumption industries like F&B, presents vast opportunities for Vietnamese businesses to enhance brand reputation, attract green investment, and gain global competitiveness through “green certification.” Packaging waste has emerged as one of the most formidable challenges to sustainable development in Vietnam, forcing a rapid shift toward green technologies in packaging production and recycling to advance the circular econom…
Circles.Life has started legal proceedings against M1 over their virtual mobile telco arrangement, amid the proposed sale of M1 to Simba Telecom. In a filing on the Singapore Exchange on Oct 13, Keppel, which owns M1, said Liberty Wireless, the parent company of Circles.Life, had commenced a High Court action against M1 over their contract dated May 22, 2019.....
Singapore · Megaspeed, Singapore firm at centre of US chip probe, goes dark https://bit.ly/4q6MpqN · OpenAI eyes S’pore as springboard to Asia-Pacific in its global strategy https://bit.ly/4nKt3pU · Seatrium shares hit after customer terminates $616m contract for almost completed wind vessel https://bit.ly/4h3Wpx0 · Ant International’s Antom eyes more S’pore merchants as it grows payments, digitalisation services https://bit.ly/4nNT8Vl …
Emirates has unveiled its highly acclaimed Premium Economy Cabin on flights EK376/377 between Dubai and Bangkok, operated by its newly retrofitted A380 aircraft. The latest product introduction reaffirms the airline’s ongoing investment to elevating travel experiences for customers travelling to and from Thailand and beyond. With the deployment of Emirates' newly retrofitted A380 to Bangkok, the airline extends its Premium Economy experience to over 70 cities globally. Located at the front of …
Artificial intelligence (AI) firm OpenAI, whose deals have been hogging the headlines recently, has marked Singapore as a key pillar in its global strategy to be a dominant player in the technology. It has been setting up its Asia-Pacific base here since November 2024, and plans to ramp up its employee headcount to between 50 and 70 by end-December.... More https://bit.ly/4nKt3pU Via straitstimes.com
Singapore · Reits in Singapore and the region stage a comeback, delivering 16% returns since January https://bit.ly/4h3zxh1 · Retail investors trading more intensively in new listings: SGX CEO https://bit.ly/3KFdn8R · Bank-led dividend growth puts Singapore ahead of most global peers in first half of 2025 https://bit.ly/4nIfCH9 · Johor–Singapore SEZ draws new wave of investors with 2-in-1 appeal https://bit.ly/48RpXfe · Clear pa…
The acquisition adds around 300 MW of operational solar power project with a 25 year PPA and ISTS-connectivity to its portfolio Sembcorp Industries said on Wednesday that its subsidiary, Sembcorp Green Infra, will acquire ReNew Sun Bright for around Singapore $246 million, or roughly (US) $191 million, its third acquisition in the Indian renewables space in the last 36 months....
Singapore · Industrial real estate developer Soon Hock Enterprise launches IPO at 58 cents apiece https://bit.ly/4mW351x · Thai hospitality giant Minor International stays on growth track despite uncertainties: Founder https://bit.ly/4mZBX1R · Project creating jobs for those with disabilities among 25 lauded for social, environmental impact https://bit.ly/3KLfO9Q · Fragrance Group tycoon Koh Wee Meng, Aspial launch bid to take AF Global privat…
Singapore · New grant of up to $100k to help Singapore SMEs deal with US tariffs opens for applications https://bit.ly/4n3JgWk · Singapore-listed palm oil stocks seen benefiting as prices rise, ESG risks ease https://bit.ly/4pWC5le · Legacy planning is no longer just for the wealthy or elderly: DBS group head of wealth management https://bit.ly/4nI6nqv · Former chief investment officer of firm that invested in $1.46b nickel trading scam fined …