Sales prices for residential property in Dubai have risen by up to 34 per cent in some areas in the last year, with commercial property increasing as much as 29 per cent, according to real estate advisory, Chestertons MENA. Rental rates for homes have climbed by up to 36 per cent, with commercial leasing rates seeing hikes of more than a third in some business zones. Chestertons […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is renowned for its opulent skyscrapers, sprawling deserts, and booming businesses. But beyond the glitz and glamour lies a thriving financial market that is rapidly becoming a hotspot for online trading. With the advent of technology and digitization, online trading in UAE has emerged as an enticing arena for investors, both seasoned and novices. For beginners, this journey might appear daunting, but […]
NEW DELHI: Deloitte India on Wednesday said it expects GDP growth in the current fiscal to be in the range of 6.5-6.8 per cent primarily due to upcoming festive spending as well as higher government expenditure before the national elections mid-next year. In its India economic outlook report, released earlier this month, Deloitte said India […]
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NEW DELHI: India and the United Kingdom (UK) are unlikely to ink the much-anticipated trade deal by the end of October as differences are yet to be ironed out, it is learnt. A top official aware of the development told Business Standard Wednesday late evening that although negotiations are on in full swing, a timeline […]
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NEW DELHI: India and China are projected to jointly contribute about half of the world’s growth in both 2023 and 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its latest Regional Economic Outlook (Asia and Pacific) report. India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.3% in FY24 and FY25 – the fastest among the major […]
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NEW DELHI: Extreme poverty in India declined by 38 million in 2021 to 167.49 million after a surge in the two preceding years, but remained above the 2018 level, the latest World Bank data shows. While for most countries poverty rose in 2020, when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the global economy, the data shows poverty […]
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Five winning teams were selected as winners of the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge in recognition of their innovative solutions in the “Inspiration for People” and “Inspiration for the Planet” categories Winners of the People’s Choice and Media Choice Awards were also announced at the event SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 19 October 2023 – OPPO yesterday announced the five winning proposals of 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge following […]
Call for stronger ageing policies and public/private collaboration to develop senior housing market HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 October 2023 – Nearly one in three residents in Hong Kong will be seniors aged above 65 by 2038 and 70 per cent may require healthcare support due to chronic diseases. Yet, there is a shortage of senior housing units available in the market to meet […]
The tragic, ongoing Israel-Hamas war is a harrowing reminder of the enduring geopolitical turmoil in the Middle East. Amidst this appalling crisis, the value of Bitcoin, a digital currency often categorised as a “risk on” asset class, has dropped, alongside most other riskier assets, including global stock markets. However, there are reasons, and also historical context, to suggest that due to its underlying core characteristics, should the […]
MUMBAI: There is still some way until India’s dependence on imports of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates from China reduces, but the growth rate of imports has come down. While the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for bulk drugs (APIs) has boosted local production of some key APIs here, industry insiders say it would take […]
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New Delhi: India will spend nearly ₹ 143 lakh crore on infrastructure between fiscals 2024 and 2030, more than twice the ₹ 67 lakh crore spent in the past seven financial years starting 2017, rating agency Crisil said today. Of the total, ₹ 36.6 lakh crore will be green investments, marking a five times rise compared with the amount spent during fiscals […]
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NEW DELHI: The demand for steel in India is expected to register a ‘healthy growth’ of 8.6 per cent against the overall global rise of 1.8 per cent in 2023, worldsteel said on Tuesday. It forecasts that global steel demand will grow 1.8 per cent in 2023 and reach 1,814.5 MT after having contracted by […]
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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach – 18 October 2023 – Bybit, the world’s third most visited crypto exchange, held a remarkable collaboration with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) at the Future Blockchain Summit from Oct. 15-18 at the Dubai Harbor. At the Future Blockchain Summit, Bybit and DMCC’s booth was more than just a display; it was a window into the concept of The Crypto […]
Hani Abuagla The company famous for Mickey Mouse celebrates its first centenary in the midst of a restructuring process. This conglomerate is made up of three divisions, first of all theme parks, resorts, cruises and consumer products. Secondly, a complete portfolio of content and media businesses, including Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, Lucas Film, 20th Century Studios, ABC, FX, National Geographic and Hulu, among others. Finally, ESPN, […]
Imagine yourself in the following situation: you are about to make a purchase and are faced with a decision: do you want to buy in a digital marketplace using traditional cash or do you want to explore the world of cryptocurrencies? A remarkable confluence of virtual assets and online transactions has resulted from the enticing intersection of the e-commerce and cryptocurrency worlds. In the paragraphs that follow, […]
MUMBAI: Global banking major HSBC is looking to get into funding real estate development in India through the FPI route. It might also enter the private debt space in other sectors as well, sources said. “They are big in Asia in real estate private debt. They want to explore it in India,” the source said. […]
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NEW DELHI: The inaugural India-UK ‘2+2’ foreign and defence dialogue on Monday saw the two sides focusing on ways to boost cooperation in a range of key areas such as trade and investment, defence, critical technologies, civil aviation, health and energy. At the senior official-level dialogue, the two sides also discussed international developments including in […]
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Swiggy, the food delivery platform, increased its platform fee on food delivery orders from Rs 2 to Rs 3 on October 4. At first, the fare hike was introduced in Hyderabad and Bengaluru and later extended nationwide. Presently, Swiggy imposes a platform fee of Rs 5 but offers a Rs 2 discount, hinting at the […]
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The Indian economy is projected to grow by 6.3 per cent in FY24 with a minimum and maximum growth estimate of 6.0 per cent and 6.6 per cent respectively, according to the latest Economic Outlook Survey released by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) on Monday. As per the chamber, the […]
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India‘s markets regulator and its central bank are investigating about a dozen cases of alternate investment funds (AIFs) allegedly being used to circumvent regulations, including “evergreening” of stressed loans, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the matter. The investigations could lead to increased disclosures and greater scrutiny for an investment category including private […]
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 October 2023 – The 36th Tokyo International Film Festival (“TIFF 2023”) will open on October 23. The organizers previously announced that Chinese director Gu Xiaogang has garnered the “2023 Kurosawa Akira Award”, and Chinese actress Zhao Tao will serve as a fellow juror under the International Competition Jury section. Several Chinese films, including “Dwelling by the West Lake” (草木人間), […]
Startups battle for up to US$5 million in venture funding, US$240,000 in cash prizes, plus unrivalled partnership and funding opportunities HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 17 October 2023 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) is kicking off its eighth and biggest ever global Elevator Pitch Competition 2024 (EPiC 2024), by inviting leading tech startups around the world to join the four-city global […]
