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JPMorgan Chase sees growth in Asia Pacific private credit market
SINGAPORE - JPMorgan Chase sees significant growth potential in Asia Pacific's private credit market, focusing on countries across Asia and including Australia and India, Thursday. The U.S. bank has been actively building its private credit...

Cathay Pacific launches new Aria Suite on flights from Canada
Cathay Pacific introduces its new state-of-the-art Aria Suite Business class experience along with new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy on flights between Hong Kong and Vancouver. HONG KONG – Cathay Pacific is setting a new benchmark for...

ADFD’s cumulative development financing hit Dhs216.5 billion, benefitting 107 countries
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has published its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing its pioneering achievements in advancing strategic objectives aligned with the UAE’s foreign aid policy. The report underscores the ADFD’s vital role in...

TotalSoft accelerates its international presence after completing digital transformation projects for Deutsche Leasing in 20 countries
TotalSoft, a leading provider of digital business solutions in Central and Eastern Europe, has successfully delivered two major transformation projects for Deutsche Leasing Group: a full-scale upgrade of the Charisma ERP platform and the rollout...
All-party delegation led by Shashi Tharoor meets US Vice President JD Vance
Washington DC [US], June 5 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met the Vice President of the US, JD Vance, on Thursday. Shashi Tharoor shared the meeting details in a post on X. He noted that deliberations took place...

EAM Jaishankar meets Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan in Delhi
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan on Thursday, ahead of the fourth edition of the India-Central Asia Dialogue. He shared the details of the...

Vietnamese PM meets President of Estonian Parliament
Tallinn (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had a meeting with President of the Riigikogu (the Parliament of Estonia) Lauri Hussar on June 5 afternoon (local time) as part of his ongoing official trip to Estonia, during which the latter...
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Kaptio strengthens its presence in Asia-Pacific
Global travel tech company, Kaptio, is expanding its global footprint into the Asia-Pacific region. The move comes on the heels of their successful Phase One product roll-out with Intrepid Travel. The expansion includes the launch of a new sales...

Asia rice: Indian rates fall to two-year low on robust rains, weaker rupee
Indian rice export prices fell to their lowest level in two years this week due to depreciation of the rupee and expectations that a second year of robust monsoon rains would lead to another bumper crop, while Thailand saw muted demand. India’s 5%...

Economic reasons for the political debacle
POLITICAL analysts, commentators and kibitzers are in agreement that one of the reasons why the administration's senatorial candidates fared badly in the recent election is the continuing popularity of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Chart 1 A...

Legacy Tech Still Plagues 95% of Asia Pacific Banks, Slowing Down Modernisation
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Philippines News once a month in your Inbox Banking institutions across Asia Pacific are under increasing pressure to modernise. Whether in current or emerging markets, banks are riding the tide of a rapidly...

4th meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue to take place New Delhi on 6 June
The Ministry of External Affairs has informed that External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar will host the Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of...

President Trump enacts travel ban on 19 countries
President Trump enacts travel ban on 19 countries Rebooting a policy from his first term, President Donald Trump announced a travel ban on 19 countries late Wednesday. Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 7:54 AM EDT Jun 5, 2025...

This BS again? Trump bans 12 countries, but white South Africans welcome
President Donald Trump has revived his abhorrent and racist travel ban from his first disastrous term in office, this time banning travel from 12 majority-minority countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Starting on Monday, people from...

Ship carrying 3,000 vehicles catches fire, abandoned in Pacific
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Industry News Vehicle types Electric Vehicles Smoke was first seen coming from the section of the ship carrying EVs of a yet-to-be-disclosed brand The Liberian-flagged Morning Midas vehicle carrier is pictured at the...

World News | All-party Delegation Led by Shashi Tharoor Meets US Vice President JD Vance
Washington DC [US], June 5 (ANI): The all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met the Vice President of the US, JD Vance, on Thursday. Shashi Tharoor shared the meeting details in a post on X. He noted that deliberations took place...

Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov arrives in India for 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue
New Delhi: Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov arrived in Delhi to participate in the fourth edition of the India-Central Asia Dialogue, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Randhir Jaiswal, shared on Thursday. In a...

Bilawal to U.S.: Peace in south asia needs dialogue, not intimidation
A high-level delegation led by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with members of the US Congress in Washington. The team stressed the urgent need for dialogue between Pakistan and India to bring lasting peace to the region. They emphasized...

India News | Jaishankar Meets Turkmenistan's Foreign Minister, Says Welcome His Strong Condemnation of Terrorism
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met his counterpart from Turkmenistan, Rashid Meredov, in Delhi and said they had a warm exchange on deepening bilateral cooperation. Jaishankar said he welcomed the...

Want to work abroad? Forget US or UK, Reddit says these countries are easiest for Indians to find jobs
In today’s competitive job market, many Indian professionals—both in IT and non-IT sectors—are actively exploring opportunities abroad. While some aim for higher salaries or better work-life balance, others seek global exposure and long-term...