Cost of Living City Ranking 2024: According to the Mercer Survey of Cost of Living 2024, Mumbai and Pune (both in Maharashtra) remain the most expensive cities in terms of energy and cost. Do you know that the most expensive cities in Asia and in the world Which is the city (in terms of cost […]
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to visit West Asia next week to advance efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza. The US State Department said on Friday that Blinken will visit Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Qatar from Monday to Wednesday. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said, “The ministers will discuss the need […]
The largest attack on Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) took place in southern Gaza. Eight IDF soldiers are reported to have been killed in this attack. A fierce war has been going on between Israel and Hamas for the last eight months. All efforts for ceasefire are proving unsuccessful. Meanwhile, the largest attack on Israeli Defense […]
Prime Minister Georgia Meloni said G-7 leaders have expressed strong support for a fair international taxation system through a global minimum tax base. A multilateral convention on global minimum tax is ready to be signed at the technical level. Now it is up to the countries to express their political will. Italy is in support […]
Washington: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to visit West Asia next week to advance efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza. The US State Department said on Friday that Blinken will visit Egypt, Israel, Jordan and Qatar from Monday to Wednesday. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said, “The ministers will discuss the need […]
There were 152 members present during the voting on the gay marriage bill in the Senate, the upper house of Thailand’s National Assembly. Out of these, 130 members have voted in favor of the bill, that is, this law has been passed with full majority. With this, this country has become the first in South-East […]
Gurugram. A plan is being prepared to make Millennium City the most beautiful city of Asia. To implement this step effectively, a special cleanliness campaign is being run in the city. Complete the cleaning work along with ensuring presence of ward wise employees at designated places at 7 am and 2 pm. The government is […]
Following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago, more than three dozen countries, led by the West, imposed economic sanctions on Russia. These sanctions were unprecedented in their scope for a target of its size, covering energy, finance, technology, travel, shipping, and more. Their aim was to raise the cost to Russia of continuing […]
Priyanka Kishore, the founder and principal economist at Asia Decoded in Singapore, highlights the ripple effects of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s 11-month hold on interest rates on Asian economies. The Fed’s stance has far-reaching implications, drawing global capital flows towards the U.S. and impacting Asian currencies and economies. This article delves into the various facets […]
Just like college rankings, the league table of the world’s largest economies experiences shifts that intrigue the obsessives while offering no real surprises. While Harvard remains Harvard, the minor movements in the rankings of other prestigious institutions like Princeton and Yale often seem inconsequential. Similarly, the recent adjustments in the world’s economic rankings reflect predictable […]
Before Eric Chan ventured into selling the world’s smelliest fruit, durian, he had a lucrative career writing code for satellites and robots. His shift from a high-tech job to fruit selling baffled his family and friends. However, his decision paved the way for a remarkable entrepreneurial journey that has seen significant growth and success. The […]
When a group of Generation-Z employees from Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo gets together in one place, the ensuing conversation is usually conducted in decent English. These participants are equally fluent in another common language—corporate despair. The inflexible hierarchies, long hours, and culture of presenteeism that pervade Asia Inc have left many young workers deeply […]
On June 15, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged the world to unite in the pursuit of “fair and lasting peace” in Ukraine. His call to action came during his attendance at the peace summit in Buergenstock, Switzerland, where he stood as one of the few Asian leaders present. Despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s plea […]
India’s economy is poised for significant growth in 2024, maintaining its position as the fastest-growing economy in the Asia-Pacific region. This forecast is supported by Moody’s latest report, which attributes the sustained growth to a continuation of policies focusing on infrastructure development and encouraging private sector investment. Let’s delve into the factors driving this economic […]
The Indian women’s cricket team is set to embark on an all-format home series against South Africa, starting with the first ODI at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. In a pre-match press conference, head coach and former first-class cricketer Amol Muzumdar assured fans that the team will be well-prepared for the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup […]
Navigating the hidden world beneath Paris is like stepping into a labyrinth of history and mystery. The headlamp I brought from Temu flickered out just when I was half a dozen levels above the subterranean gallery. I carefully picked my way to the circular staircase that led to the secret ossuary of the Carthusian monks, […]
