India Leverages 32-Million Diaspora, Scales Up Aid
India is attempting to run a 21st-century foreign policy on what remains, by global standards, a modest diplomatic budget—lean in size but increasingly stretched in ambition—leaning heavily on its 32-million-strong diaspora and a widening arc of development assistance to project influence far beyond its borders.
India’s Economy: Sustaining Growth Momentum in a New Phase
Over three decades of sustained 6%-7% annual growth has transformed India from a half-trillion-dollar economy to a $4 trillion powerhouse.
Vietnam, Armenia Promote Trade, Investment, and Technological Cooperation
Recently, Vietnam Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang held a working session with Suren Baghdararyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Vietnam. Attending the meeting on the Vietnam side were representatives from the Department of Foreign Market Development, the Agency of Foreign Trade, and the Trade Promotion Agency.
PM Modi inaugurates APSEZ’s fully automated Haldia bulk terminal
With an annual capacity of 4 million metric tonnes, the terminal is India’s first fully automated dry bulk facility on the Hooghly river
India Plans New $11 Billion Fund to Support Local Chipmaking
India plans to unveil a more than 1 trillion rupees (US$10.8 billion) fund to boost domestic chipmaking and may launch it within two to three months, people familiar with the matter said.
Growing empowerment of women reflects changing social landscape in India’s village
At the 61st session of the United Nations Council in Geneva, Darakshan Hassan Bhat, representing Rashtriya Sewa Kendra Sangh (RSKS), highlighted the growing empowerment of JK women and girls, pointing to significant social and economic transformations in the region.
"Created for Ease": ECOVACS Brand Campaign Honors Caregivers Across the APAC Region
ECOVACS Robotics, a global leader in home service robotics, is bringing its global "ECOVACS, Created for Ease" brand idea to the APAC region with a local twist: "Always in Your Corner". With this, ECOVACS is underscoring its commitment to understanding and meeting the unique needs of users in the APAC region.
GrabForGood Fund Increases Commitment to US$3.2 Million for 2026 to Education and Community Resilience Programmes across Southeast Asia
Grab, a leading super app in Southeast Asia, today announced a US$3.2 million commitment for 2026 from the GrabForGood Fund, an endowment dedicated to supporting its partners and the community-at-large. This latest allocation will fund programmes across Southeast Asia to support the Fund's three core pillars: Education, Community Care, and Disaster Relief.
KCM Trade Launches KCM Trade Copy, Strengthening Its Digital Offering
KCM Trade, a leading global CFD broker, has recently announced the launch of KCM Trade Copy, a new mobile copy trading platform officially released in February and now available on both iOS and Android. The launch comes as the company marks its 10th anniversary, highlighting a decade of growth and innovation in the global trading industry.
Confidence of Foreign Business Community in Vietnam
From the perspective of a business executive who has lived and managed enterprises across several continents, Santiago de los Reyes (Uruguay), International Market Development Manager at NSCA (Starduct), believes that policy stability, an open business environment, and dialogue between policymakers and the business community are key factors enabling Vietnam to continue attracting investment and achieving sustainable development.
How India became one of the world’s fastest growing economies
India has emerged as one of the most dynamic economic success stories of the twenty first century. Over the past two decades, the country has transformed from a largely developing economy into one of the world’s fastest growing major economic powers.
Daikin’s new head office building in Vietnam conceptualized and designed by Nikken Sekkei, has achieved the world’s first three Platinum certifications for environmental and health standards
Nikken Sekkei Ltd announces that Daikin Air Tower, Daikin's new head office building in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam conceptualized and designed by Nikken Sekkei, achieved the highest Platinum rating for LEED, the global environmental certification, and WELL, the global health certification, as well as LOTUS, Vietnam's national environmental certification.
KCM Trade Awarded "Best Forex Trading Platform 2026" by FX Daily Info
KCM Trade, a leading global CFD broker, has been honored with the "Best Forex Trading Platform 2026" award at the 2026 Industry Awards hosted by international financial media outlet FX Daily Info in March 2026, underscoring the Group's brand strength and industry influence built over a decade of development.
Media OutReach Newswire Appoints Kitty Lee as Managing Partner, Greater China to Spearhead Chinese Brand Expansion into Global Markets
Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific's first and only global newswire, has appointed Ms Kitty Lee as Managing Partner, Greater China. This is a newly created role designed to accelerate the company's growth across GBA and Greater China.
Media OutReach Newswire Launches Schema Markup to Boost PR Visibility in the Age of AI
Media OutReach Newswire, Asia Pacific's Global Newswire, has introduced functionality for AI search, empowering brands and boosting PR visibility.
As live events boom, India's hotels ride the experience economy
International music concerts and marquee sporting events are fast becoming a key growth driver for India's hotel industry, as younger consumers increasingly prioritise live experiences over big-ticket shopping, hotel executives said.
Huawei, Meralco, and SANXING Ningbo Launch Intelligent Distribution Solution and Lighthouse Initiative
During MWC2026, Huawei hosted a forum themed "Advancing All Intelligence, Empowering the Future Power System." Together with Meralco (Philippines) and SANXING Ningbo, Huawei launched the Intelligent Distribution Solution (IDS) and announced a joint lighthouse initiative to advance power system development.
How India Is Advancing Human Rights Through Inclusive Housing
In India, the push for “Housing for All” has increasingly been framed as a human rights agenda that links shelter with equality, social security and self respect for the poorest citizens.
Zoho Corporation Surpasses One Million Paying Organisations as Customers
Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, today marked its 30th anniversary with the announcement of two major company milestones. Zoho Corporation, consisting of Zoho, ManageEngine, Qntrl, and TrainerCentral, is now a trusted technology provider to more than one million paying customers and more than 150 million users globally. Today's announcement follows significant YoY customer (32%) and revenue (20%) growth in 2025.
India's January industrial output growth slows to 3-month low of 4.8%
India's industrial output expanded 4.8% year-on-year in January, a three-month low, as manufacturing activity slowed and fast-moving consumer goods output declined, government data showed on Monday.
