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By Subrata Majumder RBI decision to permit rupee convertible in export and import is a precursor to make rupee an international currency.  Although the convertibility is limited to current account, RBI’s decision demonstrates India’s readiness to move forward for full convertibility. Essence of rupee convertibility is a challenge to the global economy by India’s strong […]

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By Devasis Chattopadhyay Globally, most business and tech media, both online and offline (read print), for the past few days are discussing the muted and declining revenue of the Facebook parent Meta Platforms in the face of growing competition from TikTok. When I look at both these organisations, I often wonder, is it time to […]

The post Bridging The Technology Paradox – Metaverse Versus Universe first appeared on IPA Newspack.

By K Raveendran Developments in Sri Lanka have served as an eye-opener to the inherent dangers of prodigal spending by governments and the implications of freebies model. Unprecedented visuals from the island nation — of people dropping dead while waiting in multi-kms long queue for petrol and diesel, a sea of humanity swarming the presidential […]

The post Arvind Kejriwal Beating Narendra Modi In His Own Game Of Sops first appeared on IPA Newspack.

2.8 billion malware attacks (+11%) recorded in the first half of 2022 — first escalation of global malware volume in more than three years While ransomware volume shrunk 23% worldwide, Europe saw 63% increase Even in decline, year-to-date ransomware volume exceeded full-year totals of 2017, 2018 and 2019 Financial sector saw cyberattacks climb drastically: malware up 100%, a 243% spike in ransomware, and a 269% increase in […]

By Kalyani Shankar Dynastic politics is perhaps the antithesis of democracy. Critics say it is amongst many political evils in the Indian democratic setup where most parties, including the Congress, are being run like family enterprises. The paradox is many regional satraps have emerged in the past 75 years and co-exist in a democracy. More […]

The post Major Theme For 2024 Lok Sabha Polls Is ’Dynast Free Bharat’ first appeared on IPA Newspack.

Nowadays, many young recent graduates decide to take a chance and try their luck in a foreign country to look for job offers. One of the favourite destinations is the Middle East, because the salary offered there is quite high. One of the places that hires the most foreigners is the United Arab Emirates. Therefore, if you think you might have the profile that the country’s famous […]

By M A Hossain Since the fall of the Ottoman Empire post World War-l, the Islamic religio-political movement accelerated its activities to revive and embolden the antecedent Islamic systems around the world. After a long battle, the Taliban’s victory over the superpower America has re-energized the other mujahideen in their goal to establish Islamic emirate […]

The post Changing Calculus Of Indo-Pacific Region’s Political Dynamics first appeared on IPA Newspack.

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Ransomware, multi-modal attacks, and cyber supply chain compromises emerge as key cyber threat trends impacting organisations in 2022 SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 21 July 2022 – Ensign InfoSecurity (Ensign), Asia’s largest pure-play end-to-end cybersecurity services provider, today unveiled the findings of its Cyber Threat Landscape 2022 report, which found that the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) and Transport industry groups were the top targets for cyber […]

By Saifur Rahman Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday broke ground to launch the US$500 million (Dh1.83 billion) Zim Cyber City – a state-of-the-art mixed-use hi-tech park at the outskirts of Zimbabwe’s capital city Harare – that is being developed by UAE-based diversified industrial conglomerate Mulk International. Sprawled across 2.5 million square feet, Zim Cyber City is currently under construction in Mount Hampden, New Harare. Mount Hampden’s master plan includes […]

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Higher education in India has been going out of reach for the poor students of the country due to a range of issues which chiefly includes financial lack of affordability that prevents them to access reading and writing materials and the ever increasing tuition and other fees in educational institutions. Ever […]

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By Anjan Roy For people life begins at forty. For the Indian rupee, life is beginning to be exciting at 80. The Indian rupee crossed the psychological barrier of 80 to a US dollar on Tuesday in trading on foreign exchange markets. On Wednesday, it recovered a wee bit. Now, it is becoming exciting to […]

The post Rupee Touching Rs. 80 Per US$ Is On Line With Global Developments first appeared on IPA Newspack.

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 19 July 2022 – VinFuture Foundation officially launched a series of six InnovaTalk webinars focusing on key areas of science and technology to introduce new technology trends that may provide grounds for solutions to urgent global issues. The series was launched by the VinFuture Foundation with the goal of promoting the community-oriented values of science and technology, inspiring domestic and international […]

Global Claims Review 2022: Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty analyzed more than 530,000 insurance claims from 2017 to 2021 with a value of €88.7bn (US$90.4bn). Claims severity has increased while inflation will further challenge costs. Updating valuations of assets is key for companies and insurers. Contingent business interruption claims reach a new level driven by broken supply chains. Cyber claims remain elevated. Ukraine war: claims activity manageable […]

An all-in-one solution for participants to restore and build a healthy lifestyle Expert trio to formulate health improvement plans through professional consultations, self-monitoring and laboratory tests HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 18 July 2022 – AXA Hong Kong and Macau (AXA) today announced the launch of its “BeOnTrack Programme” (“BeOnTrack” or the “Programme”). At only HKD10 per day[1], our expert trio will help formulate solutions, […]

As the world’s growth engine, Asia Pacific’s technology-focused start-ups are leveraging innovations and new sector verticals to blaze a digital trail forward SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 18 July 2022 – KPMG and HSBC have released the Emerging Giants in Asia Pacific report, which examines new economy businesses across the region with strong potential to impact the global business landscape over the next decade. Over 6,472 technology-focused […]

Our 2022 report takes a magnifying glass to global luxury brand engagement in China, delivering four key consumer and market trends at the intersection of technology, culture, and brand experience. HONG KONG SAR – News Direct – 13 July 2022 – Global omnichannel agency Assembly is back with our much-anticipated global luxury brand reports. In 2022, we release a first-of-its kind-installment, focused on the market quickly becoming […]

Medical, sports and wellness sectors to become the new growth drivers of the post-pandemic leasing market Overall Grade A office rental level in Q2 2022 fell by 0.8% q-o-q, slightly less than the 0.9% q-o-q drop seen in Q1, with a 2022 full-year decline now predicted at 2% to 3% Increased demand from the healthcare and medical aesthetics sector, together with serviced offices and co-working space operators, […]

By Anjan Roy It is symptomatic of the ultra-nationalistic indoctrination of China under Xi that news of the attack on former Japanese prime minister, Shinzo Abe, was greeted with celebrations on their internet social media. Shinzo Abe had reversed two of Japan’s self-inflicted restraints or flagellation. Shinzo Abe had visited the Yakusuni Temple and he […]

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By Gyan Pathak Social protection for rural workers in ‘remains a dream’ though 80 per cent of the poor of the world live in rural areas. Inadequate safety at work, low wage, lack of stability and security, and excessive working hours are the grinding stones for them in which women and young workers are the […]

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By Dr. Gyan Pathak Political signals emanating from Bihar are important for two major reasons – first, these could drastically alter the contours of politics in the state, and secondly, it could potentially impact the communal politics across the country. The most recent changes include defection in All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) led by Asaduddin […]

The post RJD’s Expanding Base Is Worrying Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar first appeared on IPA Newspack.

PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach – 7 July 2022 – Light is pure energy, emanating from the sun and stars, interacting with the world around us, revealing its many expressions. It can flash with intensity or radiate softness. Highlight shapes or create shadows. Shine with clarity or conjure optical illusions. When it touches a diamond, its colour, cut and the way it is set makes the relationship […]

By Arun Kumar Shrivastav The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global tourism industry left not only tourism companies but also the tourism-driven economy in dire straits. Shutdowns and travel restrictions led to the disappearance of international travel. For example, China opened international flights after nearly two years on July 5, with India still […]

The post Global Tourism Industry Is Recovering After Pandemic With New Mantras first appeared on IPA Newspack.

Gambling laws across the world can vary wildly from the liberal ones of France and the United Kingdom to the strict restrictions of Brunei and Indonesia. Despite the significant revenue streams that are seen in some countries in Europe and the west, many other nations have refused to be drawn into legalizing gambling to the masses. However, things may be changing, and some emerging markets are opening […]

By Anjan Roy Renowned US based bank, J.P. Morgan, has observed that oil prices could top $380 per barrel in a short time. The bank made its prediction on the basis of trends in the oil markets and supplies from major producers. The current geo-politics, in which Russia faces extensive sanctions from America and its […]

The post Further Steep Rise In Energy Prices Looms Large As Ukraine War Continues first appeared on IPA Newspack.

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