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• Sentiment index falls to 62 in Q4 from 66 in Q3 • Biggest risk is global economic uncertainty • Southeast Asia hit by political crisis, typhoon • Upbeat sentiment in China and India Reuters – 18 December 2013 By Joyce Lee Business sentiment among Asia’s top companies dropped sharply in the fourth quarter, extending …
In the first nine months of 2013, international tourism grew by 5% according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. The number of international tourist arrivals reported by destinations around the world increased by some 41 million between January and September, growing above UNWTO’s initial forecast and creating an important stimulus to the receiving economies. …
The Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh and the President of the United States of America Barack Obama met this morning followed by a working luncheon at the White House. Marking their third bilateral summit, the two leaders reflected proudly on the transformation of United States-India relations during the last decade, affirming that the …
Kolkata, 24th September 2013: Mr. Yohei Sasakawa, WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Elimination of Leprosy & Chairman of The Nippon Foundation, Japan, along with Shri Dinesh Trivedi, MP & former Railways Minister, visited the self settled leprosy colonies in Asansol. The purpose of Mr. Yohei Sasakawa visit to West Bengal to cast light on leprosy …
– Over $135,000 now raised for local charities around the globe The ISS Lighthouse Relay Voyage baton, which is raising money for local charities supporting sick and disadvantaged people around the globe, has left the USA and is now making its way to Central and South America. Having raised over $135,000 since its journey began …
The Minister of Commerce and Industry of India, H.E. Anand Sharma, and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, H.E. Toshimitsu Motegi reaffirmed their expectation to advance cooperation between the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan in the framework of India’s …
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 4 September 2013 CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has released the new version of its popular career development tool to help students and young professionals launch successful careers in the Asia-Pacific finance and investment industry. The CFA Institute Asia-Pacific Career Guide (2014 edition) serves as a navigational tool …
The penetration of life insurance sector in India has increased from 2.15% in 2001 to 3.17% in 2012 which is above Brazil, Russia, Malaysia, Pakistan, China, Srilanka, Australia, Germany but below France, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. As per information furnished by Insurance Regulatory and …
Two in three worried about inflation; half have used coupons in bid to curb spending 16 August, 2013, SINGAPORE – In a relatively safe and stable country such as Singapore, many locals are largely more concerned about issues directly related to the economy and finances over others such as crime and lawlessness as well as …
High level of concerns towards inflation in Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand; Aussies are most careful spenders 13 August, 2013, SINGAPORE – Economy-related matters appear to be on top of the list of concerns for today’s Asia Pacific consumers. According to the latest global survey by GfK, two in every five surveyed are worried about recession …