According to Startup Genome’s 2019 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, only one out of every 12 businesses that start, succeed. That’s a piddling success rate of 8% or a sobering 92% failure rate. Of course, most entrepreneurs feel optimistic that they will become part of the 8%. However, as the above statistic shows, the odds are against it. To put it simply, businesses are much more likely to […]
The field of finance has the fastest-growing number of jobs related to business and accounting. In fact, financial analyst positions alone are projected to grow by six percent in 2030, with around 41,000 jobs created annually. This explains the growing number of aspirants taking certifications under the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and undergoing CIA training to become certified internal auditors. Still, it’s no secret that […]
Arabian Post Staff Abu Dhabi has taken a significant step forward in creating the framework to meet the country’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative with the release of the regulatory policy for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the emirate. Announced today by the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), the policy sets out the stipulations and criteria for establishing a network of electric vehicle charging stations […]
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 25 May 2022 – Two years on, various activities in the community have been gradually resuming amid the COVID-19 pandemic as social distancing measures are further relaxed. Living under the shadow of the pandemic has been exhausting, many are not only tired of battling COVID, but also exhibit different levels of mental distress or even trauma. Unhealthy mental status is […]
By Sushil Kutty One can be forgiven for coming to the hasty conclusion that External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is another Modi-bot in the long line of them. For when Jaishankar writes “As the world marks Africa Day today, it may be appropriate to assess how much the India-Africa partnership has grown on Narendra Modi’s […]
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By Ashis Biswas In recent weeks, the value of Bangladeshi Taka (tk) has been declining sharply, as the US dollar has emerged as the strongest currency in the aftermath of the Ukraine war. According to reports from Dhaka this morning, the Bangladeshi tk further declined by 40 paise vis-à-vis the US $. Early market reports […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of the United States, Japan and Australia attended the second in-person meeting of Quad leaders in Tokyo today. In his opening remarks, PM Modi said that the Quad has gained a significant place on the world stage in a short span of time, and it is moving ahead with a constructive agenda […]
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By Nora Garcia Nieves “Neither war that destroys us, nor peace that oppresses us.” This historic anti-war slogan of the Spanish feminist movement holds one of the fundamental keys to building a horizon of peace. It claims that peace is not just a ceasefire, nor is it surrender, or silence before those who impose their […]
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Annual benefit limit up to MOP40million and no lifetime benefit limit Fully cover1 prescribed medical treatments with no waiting period “Noble” benefit level provides worldwide2 medical coverage MACAU SAR – Media OutReach – 23 May 2022 – AXA Hong Kong and Macau (AXA) today announced the launch of “WiseProtect Pro Medical Insurance Plan” (“WiseProtect Pro”), which offers customers a comprehensive and quality protection with medical coverage including […]
As any home or business owner will tell you, pest control in Dubai can get way out of hand if you’re not careful enough to keep your space under control. It might be difficult to know where to turn when pests have invaded your home or business, and you’re looking for help, so it’s important to make sure you choose the right Pest control before signing on […]
Have you recently found yourself owing a lot of money, and does it feel like it is taking over your life? Do you want to know how you can quickly find your way out of this issue and be debt-free? As soon as you start owing someone money, whether it is a bank or even just a friend or family member, you are in debt. Debt can […]
By Dipankar Bhattacharya As India observes the 250th birth anniversary of Rammohan Roy, one of the earliest and greatest campaigners for modern India, on May 22, 2022, we are faced with one of history’s cruel ironies. The incumbent regime is pushing 21st century India into revenge-fuelled mass violence by distorting history and using the perceived […]
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By Amulya Ganguli The one significant outcome of the Congress’s recent Chintan Shivir in Rajasthan was Rahul Gandhi’s acknowledgement that the party has lost touch with the people. Nothing demonstrated this disconnect more than the steep fall in the party’s Lok Sabha tally to 44 in 2014 and 53 five years later. However, what the […]
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By Sushil Kutty Sitting abroad and lashing out at the government, is not going to help the Opposition win the people at home over to its side. The ploy will boomerang even before the opposition leader tightens his seat belt on the return flight. Similarly, a pair of journalists writing anti-Modi pieces in the New […]
The post Winning The Hearts Of Foreigners Abroad Is Not Going To Help Rahul Gandhi first appeared on IPA Newspack.
UAE is aggressively amplifying its Digital Transformation, by incorporating a fruitful, long-term Digital Landscape, fostering technology growth, across the region. Not only that, the consumers in UAE have adapted to the Digital Landscape to an extent that their main Payment Mechanism, is through Digital Payment Gateways. Digital Payment ways are now the go-to in the region, and there’s no going back, given how much the Fintech Sector […]
By Subrata Majumder With China sinking into economic turmoil, the global supply chain industry is under dire threat. China is the global powerhouse, accounting for about one-fourth of the world supply chain manufacturing. Hamstrung by Covid-19, followed by unabated Russia-Ukraine war prompting global sanctions against Russia, China’s supply chain industry is under massive distress. However, […]
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By Sushil Kutty Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter Misa Bharati was named after the infamous Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA). The dreaded MISA was invoked to send many to jail before it was consigned to the pages of history. Lalu himself has had several jail visits, and it was only recently that he stepped out […]
The post Behind The Bars: Time Looms For Sidhu, Karti And Even Lalu Prasad first appeared on IPA Newspack.
By Rahil Nora Chopra Despite his differences with the ally BJP, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has decided to call an all-party meeting to discuss the issue of caste-based census. While communicating with the mediapersons in Patna, CM Nitish Kumar said that a meeting would soon be held to discuss the matter. Nitish Kumar, and […]
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Gamified finance is gaining traction and the blockchain game industry is experiencing strong growth, with its value reaching HK$78 billion Offers free workshops and seminars to promote and democratise blockchain game on 22 May, the Guild 22 day Blockchain and Game-Fi expert Ronald Chiu offers play-to-earn tips onsite HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 20 May 2022 – Playing video games is an investment nowadays as […]
By Sanjay Roy The country is in the grip of an inflationary spiral resulting in galloping price rise of all essential goods used by the people. This crushing price burden is making life exceedingly difficult for the rural and urban poor. The retail inflation rate stood at 7.8 per cent for May, the highest in […]
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By Dr. Gyan Pathak Since May 2014, when Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of India, Union government has introduced a variety of measures to reduce poverty and enhance employment that enabled the country to withstand the shock of COVID-19, claim our PM and officials downwards and his fan club. However, the Economic Advisory Council […]
The post Inequality Is Only Rising In Modi Raj With The Rich Flourishing first appeared on IPA Newspack.
By Dr Arun Mitra Speaking at a book release in New Delhi, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana pointed out that “several false cases are being lodged against upright and hardworking doctors” and that “they need a better and more secure working environment”. He said that “this is where professional medical associations […]
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By Sushil Kutty Coming on the heels of the Udaipur Chintan Shivir, Hardik Patel’s exit from the Congress is a matter of ‘chintan’ for the Grand Old Party. Reports that Acharya Promod Krishnam had also quit the party was another setback. Earlier, on the first day of the chintan shivir, Punjab Congress leader Sunil Jakhar […]
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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 19 May 2022 – HSBC and The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) Youth Research Centre today (19 May) published a study on The Competitiveness of Hong Kong’s Young People in the Greater Bay Area. The respondents – 720 local university students who have shown an interest in developing their careers in the mainland cities in the Greater Bay […]
