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OctaFX joined its local partner in providing emergency aid for the victims of intense flooding in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 3 February 2023 – The international broker OctaFX provided emergency aid in the state of Kelantan, Malaysia, where over 17,000 people had to be evacuated because of the intense flooding in the area at the end of December 2022. […]

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach – 3 February 2023 – Colony Coworking Space, a leading provider of flexible office solutions, has just announced the introduction of their new “Best Price Guarantee” for private offices at its wholly-owned Jerry Coworking Space. With this guarantee, businesses and entrepreneurs can show Jerry Coworking Space their best competing price of any coworking space in Klang Valley, and Jerry Coworking Space […]

By Saifur Rahman The International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week approved a 42-month credit line of US$4.7 billion including US$3.3 billion under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF), as well as US$1.4 billion under the newly created Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). This approval enables the immediate disbursement of US$476 million. Bangladesh is the first Asian country to access the RSF. “The 42-month […]

Let’s be honest: our workstations could all use a little bit of sprucing up. Whether you’ve got a cubicle, a corner office, or your own home office, our workspaces can […]

By Dr. Gyan Pathak Union Budget 2023-24 betrays India’s workforce though it sings its song of achievement under Modi rule since 2014 and eulogizing its “Big Tent accommodating all”. In contrast this “Big Tent” is too small to accommodate the majority of the workforce. The budget tried to create hope for the workforce by simply […]

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By Dr Arun Mitra Much was expected from the budget presented by the Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 2023. As this was the last budget of the present government before the upcoming elections to the parliament next year, people had high hopes of relief in various sectors including the health. Thumping the […]

The post Poor Allocation To Health In The Budget Will Have Serious Implications first appeared on IPA Newspack.

By Sushil Kutty The day after, and Budget 23-24 stands out in stark relief, warts and all. February 1, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was the picture of animated tranquillity when she read out Budget 2023-24 dressed in red, both the minister as well as the country’s ‘bahi-khata’. She did not miss a trick in […]

The post MGNREGA Outlay Cut In 2023-24 Budget Brings Bad Days For Rural Poor first appeared on IPA Newspack.

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By P. Sudhir A small US investor firm has challenged the Indian behemoth, the Adani group, and shaken it to its foundations.  The Hindenburg Research, a short selling firm, brought out a 129-page report on the Adani group marshalling evidence of all the funding operations and offshore activities of the 578 subsidiaries and shell companies […]

The post Investigation Into The Entire Business Activities Of Adani Group Is Imperative first appeared on IPA Newspack.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 February 2023 – M1 Limited (M1), one of Singapore’s leading Mobile Network Operators, today announced that the eagerly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S23, Samsung Galaxy S23+ and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are available for pre-order from today until 16 February. Carefully crafted from the toughest ever metal and glass, the Samsung Galaxy S23 series features an enhanced durability and nightography for crisp […]

The Revolutionary 456 Learning Experience Alters Skills Learning & Development in 3 Stages SEAC, Southeast Asia’s SMART Learning leader (meeting modern learning needs) has integrated content, technology, design, and learning experience expertise to reimagine learning for today’s learners using their patented 456 methodologies. Both individuals’ and economies’ futures require more people of all ages and walks of life to have access to upskilling opportunities to create life-changing […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 2 February 2023 – Harnessing the scale of two million listings listed in the electronics category every quarter, leading multi-category platform for secondhand in Greater Southeast Asia Carousell Group has doubled down on driving electronics recommerce across the region since acquiring control of Laku6, the leading AI-first end-to-end electronics recommerce platform in Indonesia. The Group has integrated the Laku6 team’s expertise and […]

ShopUp, the largest full-stack B2B commerce platform in Bangladesh, announces a major milestone in securing $30 million in debt financing. The $30 million financing round was comprised of $20 million from Lendable, the global provider of debt to fintech companies in emerging markets, marking their first investment in South Asia. DHAKA, BANGLADESH – Media OutReach – 2 February 2023 – ShopUp, the largest full-stack B2B commerce platform […]

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By Dr. Gyan Pathak “The fundamentals of the Indian Economy are sound as it enters its Amrit Kaal, the 25-year journey towards its centenary as a modern, independent nation. Policies pursued carefully and consciously to ensure …” was of course noisy and highly opinionated statement of the Economic Survey 2022-23, but the Union Budget 2023-24, […]

The post Union Budget 2023-24 Is Not Fair To The Vulnerable Sections first appeared on IPA Newspack.

By Sushil Kutty What does the 2023-24 budget mean for the BJP in fighting the coming polls, including the nine in 2023, and the one in 2024? A simple question, with a simple answer: Budget 2023-24 has been drafted as a saviour! The BJP wants to win as many of the nine assembly elections as […]

The post Last Full Budget Before 2024 Polls Has Potential To Help BJP In Its Campaign first appeared on IPA Newspack.

By K Raveendran Increased tax collections in view of a post-Covid pickup in the economy, easing of commodity prices as part of a global trend and lower subsidies on account of a reduction in food and fertilizer subsidy, apart from the withdrawal of Covid-related reliefs have given finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman a lot of elbow […]

The post Relatively Favourable Conditions Help Finance Minister Go For A Capex Boost first appeared on IPA Newspack.

The central government today made the much-awaited mega announcement on increasing the earnings level up to which no income tax is payable: Rs 7 lakh a year from the 2023-24 financial year. It was Rs 5 lakh so far. Under a new five-slab structure, those making even a rupee above it will have to pay tax. For […]

The post Income tax rebate limit up to Rs 7 lakh in New Regime first appeared on IPA Newspack.

Robust and resilient Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) exists at the vanguard of identity security SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 February 2023 – Okta, Inc. (NASDAQ: OKTA), the leading independent identity provider, today unveiled the APAC findings of its second annual State of Secure Identity Report highlighting key areas of concern for security professionals tasked with managing digital identities, including the exponential rise of fraudulent […]

Advanced Wireless Camera Enables 4G and Wi-Fi Connectivity, Perfect for Monitoring Vacation Homes, Construction Sites, Commercial Properties, Trails and More Dear Editors and Journalists, Arlo Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: ARLO), a leading smart home security brand, today announced the new Arlo Go 2 4G + Wi-Fi Mobile Security Camera is now available in Singapore through participating retailers at a RRP of $399 SGD. Please find the full press […]

WeTV reaffirms its commitments to Southeast Asia with quarterly roadshows on local projects and collaborations SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 February 2023 – WeTV, Southeast Asia’s leading video-on-demand (VOD) and over-the-top platform (OTT), has achieved resounding success in its premium subscription services. Additionally, WeTV’s transactional subscription services (including fast track, rent, and EXPRESS) made up around 10% of its 2022’s annual income. Reflecting its ongoing appeal […]

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 1 February 2023 – Chubb has announced the appointment of Omar Ghaznawi as Regional Head of International Personal Lines (IPL) for the Asia Pacific region, effective 1 February 2023. He will be responsible for managing and developing the region’s automobile, residential, specialty personal lines, and high-net-worth insurance businesses. Omar is currently based in New York as Vice President, Global Head of Residential, […]

DUBAI:  Middle East-based investors are highly attracted to the U.S. real estate market due to its stability, security, and growth.  To meet this increased investor demand, Glenwood Equity has partnered with U.S.-based Patel Family Office to set up new bases of operation in Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Sharjah, Kuwait, Bahrain, Istanbul, Jeddah, Oman, Qatar, and Doha.  The local bases will liaise with the partnership’s Dubai hub to support high net worth private investors, wealth advisers, and strategic […]

By Sushil Kutty It’s over. Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, after 3750 km on the trot, from Kanyakumari to Kashmir in 134 days. News agency Reuters headlined it ‘India’s Gandhi ends 135-day march to revive Congress party in snowy Kashmir’. So, did Gandhi revive the Congress party? Opinion is divided. By the way, there isn’t […]

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By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As if the plethora of problems plaguing the Congress in Kerala is not enough, the party has been hit by ‘son stroke’! The man in focus is, Anil Antony, son of veteran Congress leader A K Antony. Anil had to quit as chairman of the digital communication cell of the State […]

The post ‘Son Stroke’ Singes Congress In Kerala Politics first appeared on IPA Newspack.

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