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India's economy and exports seen resilient despite geo-political developments in West Asia
AKIpress News Agency
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India's economy and exports seen resilient despite geo-political developments in West Asia AKIPRESS.COM - The limited trade exposure to Israel and Iran, coupled with proactive engagement on infrastructure and technology, ensures that the ongoing...
Asia-Pacific left: ‘End the US-Israeli war on Iran’
Green Left
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July 1, 2025
Left organisations in the Asia-Pacific have responded to Israel’s illegal “pre-emptive” strikes on Iran, on June 13, and the bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan by the United States, on June 22. The Socialist Party...
China lifts Japanese seafood ban
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 1, 2025
BEIJING -- China has reopened its market to seafood from Japan after a nearly two-year ban over the discharge of slightly radioactive wastewater from the tsunami-destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant. A notice from the customs agency said the...
Business News | Boston Consulting Group Names Yasushi Sasaki as Next Asia Pacific Chair
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
PRNewswire Tokyo [Japan], July 1: Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the world's leading management consulting firms, today announced that Yasushi Sasaki has been appointed the firm's next Asia Pacific Chair, effective July 1, 2025. Sasaki is...
Why the contractor boom in Asia-Pacific demands a rethink on talent strategy
HRM Asia
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July 1, 2025
Across Asia-Pacific, organisations are riding a global wave of flexible hiring, increasingly relying on contractors and freelancers to drive growth, agility, and access to specialised skills. Yet as this trend gains momentum, organisations are...
Labubu and beyond -- Decoding the rise of China's 'IP economy'
China Daily
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A human-sized Labubu figurine is displayed before an auction in Beijing, China, June 6, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] BEIJING -- Until this year, few could have anticipated that a quirky, toothy plush doll would capture the hearts of social media users...
How AI-Powered Information Center Revolution Will Transform India's Economy
India Herald
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Withover 1.four billion humans, india has a large consumer base for net services, social media, e-trade and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital payments. This surge in...
Civilised people don’t eat like this: Indian-origin US politician Zohran Mamdani gets ridiculed for eating with hands
Mint
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July 1, 2025
Republican politician Brandon Gill reposted a video of New York City mayoral candidate and Indian-origin Democrat Zohran Mamdani eating rice with bare hands. He asked him “to adopt western customs” after stating that the civilised people don't eat...
Digital India Made Healthcare, Education, Business Inclusive, Innovative: Amit Shah
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The 10 years of digital India have made sectors from healthcare to education to business and commerce inclusive and innovative, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday.The Digital India mission,...
News Analysis: Labubu and beyond -- Decoding the rise of China's "IP economy"
China Internet Information Center
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BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) -- Until this year, few could have anticipated that a quirky, toothy plush doll would capture the hearts of social media users worldwide and ignite a global shopping frenzy. Labubu, created by Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, is...
Boston Consulting Group Names Yasushi Sasaki as Next Asia Pacific Chair
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 1, 2025
PRNewswire Tokyo [Japan], July 1: Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the world's leading management consulting firms, today announced that Yasushi Sasaki has been appointed the firm's next Asia Pacific Chair, effective July 1, 2025. Sasaki is...
India may finalise interim trade deal with US this week: Report
India Today
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July 1, 2025
India is inching closer to finalising an interim trade agreement with the United States, potentially as early as this week, according to a Financial Times report citing individuals briefed on the discussions. The deal, if concluded, would mark one...
India's manufacturing sector hits 14-month high in June
Awaz The Voice
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July 1, 2025
New Delhi India's manufacturing sector ended the first quarter of the financial year on a high note, as shown by the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which rose to 58.4 in June from 57.6 in May. According to HSBC, this is...
India was ready to get a new hill station near Mumbai. But, it is now a ghost town
The Economic Times
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July 1, 2025
In a country where cities often grow haphazardly and urban planning struggles to keep up, this one stood out—an entirely private city built from the ground up. While most Indian cities are overcrowded and cluttered, sharing roads with stray...
India-US Trade Talks Enter Critical Phase As New Delhi Stands Firm on Agriculture
Outlook Business
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July 1, 2025
The Indian delegation, led by chief negotiator and special secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal, had been expected to conclude discussions by last Friday. However, due to ongoing disagreements, both sides are now expected to...
India’s Manufacturing PMI Hits 14-Month High in June, But Business Confidence Eases
Outlook Business
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July 1, 2025
"Robust end-demand fuelled expansions in output, new orders, and job creation. To keep up with strong demand—particularly from international markets, as evidenced by the substantial rise in new export orders—Indian manufacturing firms had to tap...
India spends 5 lakh crore in power grid modernisation between 2027-32
Awaz The Voice
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July 1, 2025
New Delhi India is required to invest ₹4.91 lakh crore during the 2027-2032 period in order to expand and modernise its power transmission infrastructure, according to a report by financial consultancy firm InVed. The investments to focus on...
India-US trade deal expected ‘very soon’, White House also talks of ‘very good relationship’ between Trump and Modi
Tehelka
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July 1, 2025
India and the USA are said to be closing in on the trade deal but some sticking points remain, according to those familiar with the developments. Currently, negotiators from the two countries are in the thick of bilateral trade talks aimed at...
Japan Roadside Land Prices Up for 4th Year in Row
Nippon
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July 1, 2025
Newsfrom Japan Economy Jul 1, 2025 14:10 (JST) Tokyo, July 1 (Jiji Press)--Prices of land facing major roads in Japan as of Jan. 1 rose 2.7 pct from a year before on average, up for the fourth consecutive year, the National Tax Agency said...
China’s growth jolt masks deeper economic threat
Asia Times
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June 30, 2025
China’s economy is flashing mixed signals again – just when clarity is needed most. June’s factory and construction data came in stronger than expected, with the manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rising to 49.7 from 49.5. This small...