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CPSE Dividends To Centre To Exceed Budget Estimate By Rs 20,000-Crore In FY24

NEW DELHI: The Centre’s dividend receipts from the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) will likely exceed the budget estimate (BE) of Rs 43,000 crore for 2023-24 by close to Rs 20,000 crore, bridging partly the likely shortfall in disinvestment receipts. So far in the current financial year, around Rs 20,000 crore has been obtained through […]

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Senoko Energy teams up with The Straits Times to keep businesses updated on the latest ESG news

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 8 November 2023 – Looking to lead the charge towards achieving net-zero emissions, Senoko Energy is collaborating with The Straits Times (ST) to inspire and empower businesses to #TakeCharge in their sustainability journeys. With the upcoming alterations to ESG reporting regulations, it has become increasingly critical for businesses to adopt and embrace sustainability, a mission that poses significant hurdles. Businesses, especially small-medium […]

Fitch Upgrades India’s Medium-Term GDP Growth Projection To 6.2%

NEW DELHI: The Indian economy has the potential to clock 6.2 per cent annual average growth rate in the medium term during the 2019-27 period, credit rating agency Fitch ratings said in its latest Global Economic Outlook report on Monday. The agency raised the projection by 0.7 percentage points from 5.7 per cent estimated for […]

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Firms Dither On Hiring As Labour Market Stagnates, Says NCAER Survey

NEW DELHI: The share of companies looking to increase permanent employees in the next six months nearly halved to 15.9 per cent in the September quarter from 30.9 per cent in the previous quarter, reflecting the stress in the labour market. Similarly, the share of firms planning to add more temporary workers to their workforce […]

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In-person Hong Kong International Optical Fair returns

Showcase focuses on technologies and market trends HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 2 November 2023 – The 31st Hong Kong Optical Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and co-organised by the Hong Kong Optical Manufacturers Association (HKOMA), will return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) as a physical exhibition for the first time since 2019. The physical event […]

Singapore’s First Legacy Planning Game Championship to Launch in November

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 November 2023 – Immortalize, Singapore’s most comprehensive elderhood marketplace and information provider, is pleased to announce the start of a nationwide competition for Will of Fortune by Immortalize (“WOFI”), an immersive strategy card game that aims to break down the taboo surrounding legacy planning. The competitions are organized in conjunction with supporters like Metis Global (Singapore) Pte. Limited., and Huttons Asia […]

UAE Ministry of Education and its counterpart in India strengthen educational collaboration

ABU DHABI, 2nd November, 2023 (WAM) – The UAE Ministry of Education has signed a significant coope

No pacifier or electric shock for the Street

Matein Khalid The smoke signals from the FOMC conclave suggests that Jay Powell will not gift the Street a pacifier nor deliver an electric shock, so expect a hawkish pause with no rate hike. The trillion-dollar shrinkage in the Fed’s balance sheet (QT) amplifies the liquidity squeeze since the ECB, BOE, RBA, BOC and yes, even Ueda-san’s BOJ are also slimming down their bloated balance sheets. Is […]

Manufacturing PMI At Eight-Month Low In October Due To Decline In Demand

NEW DELHI: Heightened cost pressures and a decline in demand in the consumer goods sub-sector saw manufacturing activity fall to an eight-month low in October. During the month, the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell for the second consecutive month to 55.5 from 57.5 in September, the latest survey released by S&P Global on Wednesday showed. […]

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DIEZ launches AED500 million venture capital fund to finance technology startups

DUBAI, 1st November, 2023 (WAM) — Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al

Navigating the Online Trading Landscape in the UAE

As the financial hub of the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates offers a dynamic and technologically advanced setting for trading activities. Online trading in UAE is particularly attractive, marked by strong regulatory frameworks and diverse market opportunities. With this guide, we aim to navigate you through the intricacies and possibilities of this vibrant trading landscape, starting with top-tier platforms like HF Markets. Why the UAE Stands […]

Festive October Witnessed Fading Output, Demand, Employment

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Deceleration in India’s manufacturing sector growth was the worst in the last eight months since February this year, reflecting fading of output, demand, and employment generation in the country. It is particularly ominous, since it’s a festive season and the first month of the busy second-half of the India economy when […]

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Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2023 Kicks Off

The Forum’s Inauguration Celebrates 6th Anniversary of Cyberport Investors Network (CIN), Standing as a Network of Over 170 Members Facilitated an Accumulated Investment of over HK$ 2 billion (US$ 255 Million) HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 1 November 2023 – Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2023, an annual premier event in the global venture capital scene organised by Cyberport, inaugurated yesterday. Themed “Venture Forward: Game Changing […]

Nahyan bin Mubarak opens ‘Najah 2023 Education Fair’ amid significant turnout

ABU DHABI, 30th October, 2023 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance an

【Sustainable Chic in Action】 Unveiling Hong Kong as the International Hub of Sustainable Fashion: Spectacular Two-Day Event Showcases Unmatched Lineup

Four Incredible Highlights at Fashion Summit (Hong Kong) 2023! HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 30 October 2023 – “Fashion Summit (HK) 2023″ which is organized by the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) with Create Hong Kong of the HKSAR Government as the lead sponsor, demonstrates the determination of Hong Kong to develop sustainable fashion. From 11th to 12th October at Xiqu Centre in the West […]

Cortina Watch: Responding to the Evolving Trends of Time

Changing Landscapes of the Luxury Watch Market and Cortina’s Adaptive Approach. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 27 October 2023 – In the face of dynamic shifts in the luxury watch market, Cortina Watch positions itself as a proactive and adaptive player, embracing change to meet the diverse and evolving needs of the modern timepiece connoisseur. The Luxury Watch Market and Emerging Consumer Behaviour The luxury watch […]

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2023

“Mapping the Future of Built Environment: The Roles of Quantity Surveyors” HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 28 October 2023 – The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) Quantity Surveying Division hosted the HKIS Quantity Surveying Division Conference 2023 (the Conference) at the Royal Plaza Hotel today. Themed “Mapping the Future of Built Environment: The Roles of Quantity Surveyors” this year, the Conference gathered over 240 […]

JP Morgan Upgrades India To ‘Overweight’ From ‘Neutral’ Ahead Of Elections

MUMBAI: JPMorgan has upgraded the domestic markets to ‘overweight’ (OW) from ‘neutral’ on the “positive historical seasonality to general elections.” The investment bank joins US-based peer Morgan Stanley to flag preference for the Indian markets, which has been the leading performer in the emerging market (EM) pack since 2021. JPMorgan sees cyclical and structural tailwinds […]

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Emotional Response To Murthy’s Call For 70 Hours Work Disguises Real Problems

By K Raveendran Infosys founder Narayana Murthy’s call to the youth of the nation to declare ‘this is my country, I want to work for 70 hours a week’ has created such a storm that it has elicited response from every section of the society, including the veteran technocrat’s peers, employers, corporate personalities and of […]

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NITI Aayog To Develop Action Plan To Bridge Trade Deficit With China

NEW DELHI: Government think tank NITI Aayog has initiated a study to develop a comprehensive action plan to bridge India’s trade deficit with China over time and align trading strategies with emerging geopolitical situation and potential risks to safeguard supply chains. The Aayog has invited bids from consultants to lead the two studies in areas […]

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Gleneagles Hospital Medini Johor Honoured with Malaysian Healthcare Icon Leadership Award at the Malaysian Health and Wellness Summit 2023

Johor Medical Institution Raises the Bar for Healthcare Excellence. ISKANDAR PUTERI, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 26 October 2023 – Gleneagles Hospital Medini Johor (GHMJ) has been acknowledged with the Malaysian Healthcare Icon Leadership Award during the recent Malaysian Health and Wellness Summit 2023, held at Berjaya Times Square Hotel. This accolade reflects GHMJ’s consistent commitment to healthcare excellence and its established presence in the healthcare sector. […]

UAE raises its rule of law score despite the world faring poorly

K Raveendran The United Arab Emirates is among the few countries in the world to see the Rule of Law Index score increase this year.  The UAE achievement is all the more remarkable as a majority of countries have seen rule of law being eroded this year.  The UAE ranks 37th out of 142 countries worldwide and 36th out of 46 among the high income countries in […]

Coofandy’s Sustainable Yoga&Meditation Series Tops E-Commerce Charts

Coofandy has ascended its new Yoga&Meditation Series, reflecting the brand’s dual focus on style and sustainability. Centennial, Colorado, United States – October 25, 2023 /Anne Schulze/ — Coofandy’s Earth-Friendly and Responsible Fashion Incorporating natural fibers and sustainability practices, the Yoga&Meditation Series aims to significantly contribute to environmentally responsible fashion, crafted to balance style with ecological consciousness. Made from 100% linen and linen blends, the new line has […]

Detection and response tools increasingly important as cyber claims surge: Allianz

Ransomware incidents rising again as criminals use data exfiltration and supply chain attacks to maximize their leverage. Allianz Commercial analysis of large cyber losses shows the number of cases in which data is exfiltrated is soaring, as is the number of incidents becoming public. Cyber breaches that are not detected and contained early can be 1,000 times more expensive than those that are. Companies’ cyber security priorities […]