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Philippines’ small businesses top growth forecast for second consecutive year. Seven-in-10 found investment in technology improved profitability in 2022. Rising costs, particularly materials, were most detrimental to businesses. MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Media OutReach – 9 May 2023 – Nearly nine-in-10 Filipino small businesses expect to grow this year, with technology investment driving momentum. That’s according to a new survey by one of the world’s largest professional accounting […]

By Arun Srivastava Veteran of many electoral battles, Narendra Modi, has been forced to adopt a defensive strategy in the face of critical ethical attack from Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi. It may look like an incredulous argument, but the bare fact is it was in riposte to the aggressive attack from Priyanka at her […]

The post Narendra Modi Has Turned The Karnataka Assembly Polls Into A Referendum On Him first appeared on IPA Newspack.

The Taliban agreed with China and Pakistan to extend the Belt and Road Initiative to Afghanistan, potentially drawing in billions of dollars to fund infrastructure projects in the sanctions-hit country. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met in Islamabad on Saturday and pledged to work together on Afghanistan’s reconstruction […]

The post Deal between China, Pakistan, Taliban at Islamabad meeting first appeared on IPA Newspack.

By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Will the controversial film, “The Kerala Story”, further the propaganda of the Sangh Parivar? That is the million dollar question resonating in the political corridors of Kerala. Secular parties in the state say that the film seeks to portray Kerala, a bastion of secularism, as the epicentre of religious terrorism.  The […]

The post ‘The Kerala Story’ Won’t Further Sangh Parivar Agenda first appeared on IPA Newspack.

Recognising Companies as Drivers For Change SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 May 2023 – Brands For Good, a Singapore-based non-profit organisation founded in 2017, is proud to announce the 5th edition of the Brands For Good Awards for 2022/2023. At the forefront of promoting businesses that embrace “goodness” and that make initiating positive change a part of their DNA and culture. Each year Brands For Good […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 7 May 2023 – The Wealth Management Expo 2023 presented by Bank of China (Hong Kong) and organized by Metro Finance FM 104 was successfully staged on 6 May at the JW Marriott in Hong Kong. Themed “Forecasting Economic and Trade Trends, Embracing Wealth Opportunities.”, a number of top-tier financial and economic experts, as well as political and business celebrities, […]

By Arun Kumar Shrivastav The last time Karnataka went to the polls in 2018, the keenly-fought election had given a fractured mandate, with BJP winning 104 seats in a 224-member Assembly. However, the BJP could not get the magic number of 113 and remained out of power despite all the manoeuvring it claimed it did […]

The post In The Last Leg Of Campaign In Karnataka Polls, BJP Is Focusing On Hindutva first appeared on IPA Newspack.

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By K Raveendran A reported impasse in the use of rupee for trade between India and Russia is seen more as posturing rather than a failure of the arrangement as both sides cannot manage without each other in the context of the prevailing global political situation. There have been reports that India and Russia have […]

The post Trouble In India, Russia Talks On Rupee Trade Mostly The Result Of Posturing first appeared on IPA Newspack.

Quantified progress across ESG-related targets Good start towards meeting full-year sustainability impact targets HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 4 May 2023 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the 2023 first quarter results of its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program, alongside its financial results for the quarter. Coming just one month after the Intergovernmental Panel on […]

Provides bill waivers for retrenched Singaporeans impacted by volatile labour market, among other benefits SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 May 2023 – Singtel and Etiqa Insurance Singapore today launched Singtel Bill Protect, a first-of-its-kind complimentary insurance plan to cushion Singaporeans from adverse economic situations and stay connected even if they face financial difficulty. Against the backdrop of rising economic and job uncertainty, the complimentary Bill Protect […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 4 May 2023 – Landmark Commerce Pte. Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Landmark”), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the KVB Global Capital Group and has recently commenced its operations in Singapore after acquiring a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Singapore enterprises now have access to Landmark’s comprehensive set of worldwide payment solutions that comprise global account […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 5 May 2023 – BingX, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchange, is pleased to announce that it has initiated research on BRC-20, an emerging token standard on blockchain. The recent popularity of the BRC-20 token standard of Bitcoin, particularly after the recent rise of the memecoin, has resulted in the creation of over 8,000 unique tokens using the BRC-20 standard, with the […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 5 May 2023 – Institute of ESG & Benchmark (IESGB) is pleased to announce the launch of the ESG Achievement Awards 2022/2023. Returning for its third year, the awards continue to promote pioneering initiatives for all businesses and stakeholders to flourish through demonstration of commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The awards is supported by Hang Seng Indexes […]

Well-known cryptocurrency advocacy group Blockchain Association has decided to relocate to Washington, DC from its present location in New York State.

Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith wrote in a letter to Coindesk that the organisation is shifting resources out of New York State and e…

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Hounding the leaders of opposition, allegedly by Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Centre through Enforcement Directorate (ED), has reached an unprecedented level under directorship of Sanjay K Mishra, and hence his extension of service has been naturally opposed by the forces against abuse of power. However, extension of ED Chief Sanjay […]

The post Extension Of ED Chief’s Tenure Is Still Puzzling first appeared on IPA Newspack.

The latest PM-Kisan Aadhaar leak has caused worry among Indians, with the personal data of over 1 million farmers being exposed. Learn more about the leak and its implications here.

India’s small businesses crowned innovation leaders for third year. Record high recruitment and strong expansion planned for 2023. Increasing costs, especially fuel, and internet connectivity are key challenges. NEW DELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach – 3 May 2023 – Over three quarters of India’s small businesses are primed for growth in 2023, driven by innovation, digital technologies and customer satisfaction, a new survey shows. Indian small businesses […]

Arabian Post Staff UAE Etisalat reported consolidated revenues of AED 13.0 billion by e& in the first quarter of 2023. At constant exchange rates, revenue increased by 6.6 per cent. Consolidated net profit recorded AED 2.2 billion while consolidated EBITDA reached AED 6.2 billion, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 48 per cent. In the UAE etisalat by e& recorded 13.9 million subscribers an increase of 6 […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 3 May 2023 – Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, has released its 2022-2023 Global Wellbeing Survey, wherein – among other key findings – global data shows that improving employee wellbeing factors can enhance company performance by at least 11 percent and up to 55 percent. There is a relationship between wellbeing and a sustainable working life, which […]

MENA consumer technology holding group Astra Tech has announced the launch of Botim 3.0, the world’s first “Ultra app”. The term “Ultra App” has been coined to distinguish the platform from the crowded super app space. The platform aims to become an all-inclusive digital platform for its users by incubating fintech, e-commerce, GPT, and communications into a single user experience. Botim is a powerful digital tool that […]

By Arun Srivastava Farmers of Karnataka, under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Panchayat declared an open war against the Narendra Modi government from Bengaluru and called upon the farmers who constitute 65 per cent of the total population of the state, to ensure the defeat of BJP, Narendra Modi resorted to his tested theatrics and […]

The post Farmers Of Karnataka Resolve At Their Meet To Defeat BJP In Assembly Polls first appeared on IPA Newspack.

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach – 2 May 2023 – Xapo Bank, the world’s first international private bank to combine traditional banking with Bitcoin, has welcomed Jirayut (Topp) Srupsrisopa as a guest on its Maverick podcast to share his thoughts on the evolution and future of blockchain, crypto and decentralised finance in Southeast Asia. The episode is available now via Xapo Bank’s website. The Mavericks podcast series […]

PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS – EQS Newswire – 27 April 2023 – On Wednesday 19 April 2023, The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (“MCB”) (www.MCB.mu) successfully launched and priced its inaugural USD 300 million 5-year senior unsecured notes issuance (the “Notes”) under its USD 3 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme (the “Programme”). This Programme, rated Baa3 by Moody’s, was established on 28 October 2022 and approved for listing […]

LUZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach – 1 May 2023 – During April 26th to 27th, Guojiao1573’s “Let the World Savor China” global tour arrived in Singapore, commencing a new chapter of exploration for Chinese Baijiu. Together with representatives from various fields, including the economy, culture, art, academia, and others, Luzhou Laojiao collaborated in exchange activities such as the “Culture and Innovation Forum” and school-enterprise visits, fostering cultural […]

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