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High crude oil prices a cause for concern, India's oil secretary says: Rising crude oil prices are a cause for concern for the world's third-largest importer of ...
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High crude oil prices a cause for concern, India's oil secretary says
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India begins voting in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term: Indians began voting on Friday in the world's largest election as Prime Minister ...
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India begins voting in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term
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TSMC's first quarter profit rises 9%, beats forecasts: TSMC , the world's largest chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, forecast second-quarter sales ...
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TSMC's first quarter profit rises 9%, beats forecasts
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India’s Lok Sabha election 2024: What you need to know: India is holding the world's biggest election starting this month, with nearly 1 billion people eligible ...
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India’s Lok Sabha election 2024: What you need to know
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Tesla's Elon Musk postpones India trip, sources say: Tesla chief Elon Musk has postponed a planned trip to India where he was to meet Prime Minister Narendra ...
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Tesla's Elon Musk postpones India trip, sources say
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Postpones India Trip, Sources Say
  • Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has postponed a planned trip to India where he was to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce plans to enter the South Asian market, according to three people familiar with the matter.

  • Musk was expected to announce an investment of $2 billion to $3 billion, mainly to build a factory in India, following the government's policy of lowering high tariffs on imported cars if companies invest locally.

  • His planned Sunday arrival was set to follow two days after the start of India's national elections, where Modi is projected to secure a rare third term.

  • Reasons for the trip postponement were not immediately disclosed, and neither Tesla nor Modi's office responded promptly to requests for comments.
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Hindu-Muslim divisions sway voting in Indian district scarred by deadly riots: Hindu-Muslim enmity made way for peace in an Indian district that saw deadly riots ...
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Hindu-Muslim divisions sway voting in Indian district scarred by deadly ...
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South Korea's LG Electronics raises $800 million dollar bond, term sheet shows: South Korea's LG Electronics has raised $800 million through a dollar bond deal ...
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South Korea's LG Electronics raises $800 million dollar bond ...
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TSMC estimates losses of $92.4 mln due to Taiwan earthquake: Taiwan chipmaker TSMC said the biggest earthquake in at least 25 years that struck the island on ...
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TSMC estimates losses of $92.4 mln due to Taiwan earthquake
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India's Modi promises to create jobs, boost infrastructure if BJP wins third term
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India's Modi promises to create jobs, boost infrastructure if BJP wins ...
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Asia braces for unwanted, but unavoidable FX battle: McGeever: Asian countries probably don't want it and they certainly didn't cause it, but a 'beggar thy ...
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Asia braces for unwanted, but unavoidable FX battle: McGeever
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India's Modi warns of 'black money' in political funding after old system scrapped by court
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India's Modi warns of 'black money' in political funding after old system ...
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Thomson Reuters unveils CoCounsel, leveraging generative AI for legal professionals
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Thomson Reuters unveils CoCounsel, leveraging generative AI for legal ...
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BirminghamLive named UK's biggest regional news brand: Latest data shows more than 37% of the entire West Midlands read our stories online or on our dedicated ...
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BirminghamLive named UK's biggest regional news brand
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GQG, SBI funds eye investments in Vodafone Idea $2.16 bln share sale, sources say
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GQG, SBI funds eye investments in Vodafone Idea $2.16 bln share sale ...
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Philippine protesters trample on Xi effigy, condemn China's maritime 'aggression'
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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
  • President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

  • The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

  • The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

  • The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
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ADB forecasts Developing Asia growth at 4.9% in 2024, says risks persist: Developing Asia's growth this year is expected to be slightly stronger than previously ...
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ADB forecasts Developing Asia growth at 4.9% in 2024, says risks persist
Quick Glance: ADB Forecasts Developing Asia Growth at 4.9% in 2024, Risks Persist
  • ADB raised its growth forecast for Developing Asia to 4.9% in 2024, highlighting ongoing challenges like escalating geopolitical tensions.

  • China remains a concern for regional growth due to a prolonged property crisis and other issues.

  • The ADB predicts regional inflation to decrease to 3.0% by 2025.

  • Detailed GDP growth and inflation forecasts for various Asian countries were also provided.
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Tesla's Musk to meet Modi in India, announce investment plans, sources say: Tesla chief Elon Musk will visit India this month to meet Prime Minister Narendra ...
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Tesla's Musk to meet Modi in India, announce investment plans, sources say
Quick Glance: Musk to Meet Modi in India and Announce Investment Plans
  • Elon Musk plans to visit India to meet Narendra Modi and announce investment plans.

  • Musk expected to open a new factory in India and will be accompanied by other executives.

  • India reduces import taxes on electric vehicles to attract foreign investments.

  • Tesla plans manufacturing plant in India with around $2 billion investment to tap into the growing EV market.
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Modi eyes a third win in India election. Who is he and how did he come to power?: Narendra Modi often says he likes to think big, dream big and act big.
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Modi eyes a third win in India election. Who is he and how did he come to ...
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India, China should urgently address 'prolonged situation' on borders, Modi says: India and China should urgently address the
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Quick Glance: India, China urged to address 'prolonged situation' on borders, Modi says
  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India and China should urgently address the 'prolonged situation' on their border, emphasizing the strained relations between the two countries since a clash between their troops in the disputed Himalayan frontier in 2020.

  • Modi highlighted the importance of peace on the border for normal relations with China, expressing India's commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and dignity. He has focused on internal security and strong foreign policy as key campaign themes for his third term bid.

  • Emphasizing the significance of the relationship with China, Modi stressed the importance of peaceful relations between the two neighbors for the entire region and the world. The India-China border, spanning 3,800 km, much of it poorly demarcated, has been a historical point of contention, including a war in 1962.
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India's Ola to stop ride-hailing operations in international markets: Ola said on Tuesday it was exiting its ride-hailing businesses in the UK ...
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India's Ola to stop ride-hailing operations in international markets
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Thai central bank holds key rate, defies government calls for cuts: Thailand's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged for a third straight meeting on ...
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Thai central bank holds key rate, defies government calls for cuts
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Apple's India iPhone output hits $14 bln, Bloomberg News reports: Apple Inc has assembled $14 billion worth of iPhones in India in fiscal 2024 ...
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Apple's India iPhone output hits $14 bln, Bloomberg News reports
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Blackstone nears deal to take L'Occitane private, Bloomberg News reports: Blackstone Inc is closing in on a deal to take Hong Kong-listed skincare company ...
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Blackstone nears deal to take L'Occitane private, Bloomberg News reports
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Opinion: Lame duck government uses delaying tactics: As we near a general election the government seems to have given up on making major decisions - and is just ...
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Opinion: Lame duck government uses delaying tactics
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Shares wilt as Middle East tension heats up crude oil: Global shares retreated on Friday as geopolitical tension kept crude oil above $90 a barrel ahead of U.S ...
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Shares wilt as Middle East tension heats up crude oil
Quick Glance: Fed Rates: US Economy Strong, Rate Cuts Uncertain
  • Following the Federal Reserve's decision to halt rate hikes, debates arise on the necessity of rate cuts.

  • Strong economic performance and unexpected growth may challenge the Fed's planned rate reductions.

  • Experts are divided on whether the US economy actually requires rate cuts as employment figures and production increase.

  • High inflation and economic uncertainty spark discussions on the need for rate cuts.
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Exclusive: Modi sets ambitious India economic goals for probable third term: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, confident of winning a national election ...
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Exclusive: Modi sets ambitious India economic goals for probable third ...
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South Korea factory activity contracts in March as weak domestic demand drags, PMI shows
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South Korea factory activity contracts in March as weak domestic demand ...
Quick Glance: Asia Factory Activity Slumps, Bright Spots in China
  • Factory activity in many Asian economies weakened in March, but there were some positive signs in China and South Korea.

  • China saw the strongest rise in the Caixin/S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in 13 months in March, while South Korea also showed positive export data.

  • Despite weak manufacturing activity in Japan, South Korea, and other parts of Asia, there are indications of an economic recovery in China.

  • Experts emphasize the challenge the region faces in competing with China for demand and adapting to uncertain global growth prospects.
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Korea Zinc agrees 40% fee cut to turn Teck's mined zinc into metal, sources say: Canadian miner Teck Resources has agreed to pay Korea Zinc $165 per metric ton ...
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Quick Glance: Korea Zinc agrees to 40% fee cut for Teck's mined zinc into metal, sources say
  • Canadian miner Teck Resources will pay Korea Zinc $165 per metric ton, the lowest in three years, to convert its zinc concentrate into refined metal, according to two sources.

  • The annual agreement between Teck and Korea Zinc, setting the processing charges that miners pay to smelters, is often used as an industry benchmark.

  • The fee Teck has agreed with Korea Zinc has dropped by 40% from $274 per ton last year, marking the lowest since 2021.

  • Recent low zinc prices have resulted in mine closures, such as Boliden's Tara operation in Ireland and Glencore's McArthur River zinc and lead mine in Australia suspending operations due to extreme weather.
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Morning Bid: All bow to the mighty dollar: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
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Morning Bid: All bow to the mighty dollar
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Zee CEO Punit Goenka takes 20% pay cut in cost-cut push: India's Zee Entertainment said on Tuesday its CEO Punit Goenka will take a 20% pay cut ...
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Zee CEO Punit Goenka takes 20% pay cut in cost-cut push
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April 2024’s Book Releases: See the best new book releases curated by NYLON, including a new novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley ...
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April 2024’s Book Releases
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Dev Patel's debut film 'Monkey Man' a crash course in multitasking | Reuters: British actor Dev Patel makes his feature film directorial debut with
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Adani Energy mulls borrowing up to $600 mln from banks, Bloomberg News reports: India's Adani Energy Solutions is looking to borrow as much as $600 million to ...
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Adani Energy mulls borrowing up to $600 mln from banks, Bloomberg News ...
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Japan tees up Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump: Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe's side, helping Japan's ...
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Japan tees up Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump
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India to spend $3.7 bln to fence Myanmar border, source says: India plans to spend nearly $3.7 billion to fence its 1,610-km (1,000-mile) porous border with ...
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India to spend $3.7 bln to fence Myanmar border, source says
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South Korea's medical professors join protests, reduce hours in practice: Medical professors in South Korea said they will cut back on the hours they spend in ...
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South Korea's medical professors join protests, reduce hours in practice
Quick Glance: South Korea's medical professors reduce practice hours
  • Medical professors in South Korea have announced plans to reduce their practice hours starting on Monday to support striking trainee doctors protesting against a government proposal to increase medical school admissions.

  • The professors intend to scale back outpatient treatment and focus on emergencies and severely ill patients, with some planning to submit resignations.

  • The government argues that the plan to increase the number of medical students admitted annually from 2025 is crucial to address the doctor shortage in one of the world's fastest-aging societies.

  • Despite government threats to suspend licenses of striking doctors, President Yoon Suk Yeol urged for a more conciliatory approach and flexible measures to address the situation.
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Morning Bid: China profits eyed as Xi meets US biz chiefs: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.
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Morning Bid: China profits eyed as Xi meets US biz chiefs
Quick Glance: China Profits in Focus as Xi Meets US Business Leaders
  • Chinese industrial profits and Australian inflation take center stage in the Asian and Pacific economic calendar.

  • President Xi Jinping will meet with U.S. business leaders to discuss economic, business, and political spheres.

  • Insights into the profitability of Chinese industrial firms and Australian consumer inflation are anticipated.

  • Japanese officials express concerns over the yen as significant economic developments unfold in China and Australia.
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‘HOMESTEAD’ Bring Werewolves to the Wild West [New Blood News]: Western horror meets werewolves in this upcoming graphic novel from Dirk Manning! Read more from ...
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‘HOMESTEAD’ Bring Werewolves to the Wild West [New Blood News]
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LG Group to invest $74.4 bln over next 5 years: South Korean conglomerate LG Group will invest 100 trillion won ($74.42 billion) within the country over the next ...
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LG Group to invest $74.4 bln over next 5 years
Quick Glance: LG Group to Invest $74.4 Bln Over 5 Years
  • LG Group plans to invest 100 trillion won ($74.42 billion) domestically over the next five years to maintain competitiveness.

  • Half of this investment will be directed towards future technologies such as artificial intelligence, environmentally friendly technologies, batteries, auto parts, and displays.

  • A detailed breakdown of the investments by affiliate companies like LG Electronics, LG Chem, and LG Energy Solution has not been provided yet.

  • The LG Group aims to strengthen its position in various growth fields and drive technological advancements through these investments.
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‘Russian elites are still sharks’ Journalist Catherine Belton on how Putin remade Russia in the KGB’s image and then took on the West — Meduza
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India brings back 35 Somali pirates as part of operations near Red Sea: The Indian navy handed over 35 Somali pirates to the police in Mumbai on Saturday ...
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India brings back 35 Somali pirates as part of operations near Red Sea
Quick Glance: India Repatriates 35 Somali Pirates After Anti-Piracy Operations
  • After 100 days of anti-piracy operations east of the Red Sea, the Indian navy handed over 35 Somali pirates to the police in Mumbai.

  • The pirates were captured from a cargo ship named Ruen that was hijacked off the Somali coast three months ago.

  • India has been actively engaging with 18 incidents, utilizing a fleet of 21 ships and rotating 5,000 personnel to board and investigate over 1,000 vessels.

  • During their mission since mid-December, there have been 57 drone or missile attacks or sightings, with the Indian navy assisting in securing some of the targeted ships.
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Naveen Jindal leaves Congress Party to join BJP before India election: A billionaire industrialist and a former Indian Air Force chief on Sunday became the ...
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Naveen Jindal leaves Congress Party to join BJP before India election
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Asia private equity deals set for worst Q1 since 2015, data shows: Private equity-backed mergers and acquisitions in Asia are set for their worst start to the ...
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Asia private equity deals set for worst Q1 since 2015, data shows
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Westpac CEO says he is positive on Australia's housing market: Australia's housing shortage is creating challenges for first-time homeowners and migrants but ...
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Westpac CEO says he is positive on Australia's housing market
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Vietnam legislature approves resignation of president, state media says: Vietnam's legislature on Thursday approved the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong ...
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Vietnam legislature approves resignation of president, state media says
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Top donors to Indian PM Modi's party include Vedanta, Reliance-affiliate, under opaque scheme
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Beyond Modi, India's opposition struggles with financial crime agency: India's main financial crime fighting agency has investigated well over a hundred ...
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Beyond Modi, India's opposition struggles with financial crime agency
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San Antonio panel denies request to demolish historic buildings: The owners say efforts to sell, lease or rehabilitate Rich Book and another building have failed ...
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San Antonio panel denies request to demolish historic buildings
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Australia's central bank holds rates, waters down tightening bias: Australia's central bank held interest rates steady on Tuesday and watered down its tightening ...
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Australia's central bank holds rates, waters down tightening bias
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CAA: Why is India's citizenship law contentious?: India this week implemented the contentious 2019 Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), sparking sporadic protests ...
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CAA: Why is India's citizenship law contentious?
Quick Glance: India to Enforce Migrant Law Excluding Muslims
  • India's government plans to enact a controversial citizenship law criticized for being anti-Muslim.

  • The law will allow non-Muslim religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan to seek citizenship.

  • Critics argue that the law is exclusionary and violates the secular principles enshrined in the constitution.

  • The announcement of the law implementation has raised concerns among the opposition, accusing the government of trying to influence the upcoming elections.
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Australia's Boral urges shareholders to reject Seven Group's $1.3 bln offer: Australia's Boral on Tuesday recommended investors reject its largest shareholder ...
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Australia's Boral urges shareholders to reject Seven Group's $1 ...
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India's Reliance to buy Paramount's stake in Viacom18: India's Reliance Industries has agreed to buy Paramount Global's entire 13.01% stake in local ...
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India's Reliance to buy Paramount's stake in Viacom18
Quick Glance: India's Reliance to Acquire Paramount's Stake in Viacom18
  • India's Reliance Industries has agreed to purchase Paramount Global's entire 13.01% stake in local entertainment network Viacom 18 Media for about $517 million.

  • Viacom18 is majority-owned by Reliance and operates 40 television channels, including Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and MTV.

  • Paramount will continue to license content to Viacom18 post-deal closure and currently streams content through Reliance's JioCinema.

  • The transaction is also linked to Reliance's previously announced merger with Walt Disney for their India TV and streaming media assets.
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India rejects China's objections to Modi's visit to Himalayan border state: India on Tuesday rejected Chinese objections to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ...
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India rejects China's objections to Modi's visit to Himalayan border state
Quick Glance: India Rejects China's Objections to Modi's Visit to Himalayan Border State
  • India on Tuesday rejected Chinese objections to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's weekend visit to Arunachal Pradesh, emphasizing that the northeastern border state has always been an integral and inalienable part of India.

  • China claims Arunachal Pradesh to be a part of southern Tibet, while New Delhi rejects the claim, stating that Arunachal Pradesh has always been a part of India.

  • The nuclear-armed neighbors share a 3,000-km frontier, much of it poorly demarcated, and have been uneasy neighbors for decades after a bloody border war in 1962.

  • In 2020, at least 20 Indian soldiers and four Chinese troops were killed in clashes along their border in the western Himalayas. Both militaries have fortified positions and deployed extra troops and equipment since then.
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Economists upgrade Singapore 2024 growth forecast, survey shows: Economists have upgraded Singapore's 2024 growth forecast, according to a survey by the ...
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Economists upgrade Singapore 2024 growth forecast, survey shows
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MACROSS Shooting Insight Gearing Up for Western Release on PS5, PS4: Franchise making its official Western debut
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MACROSS Shooting Insight Gearing Up for Western Release on PS5, PS4
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National Bank of Canada weighs sale of Cambodian unit, Bloomberg News reports: National Bank of Canada is exploring options for its Cambodian unit ABA Bank ...
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National Bank of Canada weighs sale of Cambodian unit, Bloomberg News ...
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India announces $1.2 bln investment in AI projects: India on Thursday approved a 103 billion rupee ($1.25 billion) investment in artificial intelligence projects ...
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India announces $1.2 bln investment in AI projects
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Malaysia ready to re-open probe of missing MH370 if new evidence emerges: Malaysia is willing to re-open an investigation into one of the world's greatest ...
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Malaysia ready to re-open probe of missing MH370 if new evidence emerges
Quick Glance: Families Advocate New Search for Malaysia Plane
  • Relatives of the victims of the mysteriously vanished Malaysia Airlines flight from 10 years ago are calling for a new search.

  • Despite the plane never being found, about 500 family members and supporters gathered for remembrance.

  • Calls for justice and continued search efforts were made by the relatives and the Chinese community.

  • Past search operations were unsuccessful, but the Malaysian government expresses ongoing commitment.
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Swifties make pricey pilgrimage to star's only Southeast Asian stop: Filipina Charlyn Suizo is in Singapore this week for one reason only: Taylor Swift.
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Swifties make pricey pilgrimage to star's only Southeast Asian stop
Quick Glance: Swifties' Pricey Pilgrimage to Star's Southeast Asian Stop
  • Filipina Charlyn Suizo is in Singapore for one reason: Taylor Swift.

  • The 30-year-old software engineer from the Philippines, part of a Swiftie group, is spending over $6,000 on flights, concert tickets, and accommodation.

  • An estimated 7 in 10 of the 300,000 concertgoers will be coming from abroad, spending between $260 million and $370 million on hotels, food, and entertainment.

  • Swift's concerts in Singapore are expected to generate significant economic benefits, especially in the tourism sector.
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Moody's raises India's 2024 GDP forecast sharply: Moody's Investor Service sharply raised its gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for India on Monday ...
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Moody's raises India's 2024 GDP forecast sharply
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Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai had the “final say” over the editorial direction of Apple Daily, a publisher of the pro-democracy tabloid that closed in 2021 ... Show more   buff.ly/3IoAkZn
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Reliance-Disney India merger draws Nita Ambani back to business spotlight: The Reliance-Disney India merger has attracted Nita Ambani, wife of Reliance boss ...
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Reliance-Disney India merger draws Nita Ambani back to business spotlight
Quick Glance: Disney and Reliance Industries Seal $8.5 Billion Agreement
  • Disney and Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries have signed a deal for a joint venture that merges the assets of Viacom18 and Star India.

  • The combined entity will become a leading TV and digital streaming platform in India, providing access to popular events through JioCinema and Hotstar.

  • Furthermore, the joint venture will hold exclusive distribution rights for Disney films and productions in India, along with a license for a variety of content.

  • Reliance is set to invest $1.4 billion in the joint venture for its growth strategy. There is also a possibility for Disney to contribute additional media assets to the partnership, pending regulatory and third-party approvals.
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Asia's factories struggle for growth as China, Japan falter: Asia's major manufacturing economies struggled to claw their way out of decline in February with ...
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Asia's factories struggle for growth as China, Japan falter
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New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban: New Zealand will repeal on Tuesday a world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations ...
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New Zealand set to scrap world-first tobacco ban
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BHP to restructure some global corporate roles as it looks to trim costs: The world's biggest listed miner BHP Group said on Thursday it was disbanding some ...
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BHP to restructure some global corporate roles as it looks to trim costs
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Warner Bros Discovery plans to close New Zealand TV news provider: One of New Zealand's two free-to-air television networks said on Wednesday it was proposing to ...
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Warner Bros Discovery plans to close New Zealand TV news provider
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Chan Pui-man, former associate publisher of Apple Daily, testified on Friday that Jimmy Lai became sympathetic towards “non-peaceful means” during the 2019 ... Show more   buff.ly/49FAiss
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Japan's Nikkei hits record high as Nvidia lifts Asian tech: Japan's Nikkei share average topped its all-time peak on Thursday, after unexpectedly strong revenue ...
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Japan's Nikkei hits record high as Nvidia lifts Asian tech
Quick Glance: Nvidia's Hardware Drives Market Value Beyond Australia's GDP
  • Nvidia opened its doors for business in 1993, producing hardware that enables the development of AI applications.

  • The company posted revenue of $22.1 billion in the December quarter of 2023, marking a 265 percent increase from the previous year.

  • Investors reacted to the news by increasing the company's market valuation by $250 billion, the largest one-day gain in Wall Street's history.

  • Nvidia's recent success is attributed to the surge in demand for products utilizing its chips, like Microsoft's ChatGPT, as well as investments in AI infrastructure.
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India regulator finds $240 mln diverted out of Zee's books, sources say: India's market regulator has made a preliminary finding that 20 billion rupees ($240 ...
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India regulator finds $240 mln diverted out of Zee's books, sources say
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Grab forecasts weak 2024 revenue after profitable quarter, buyback plan: Grab Holdings reported its first quarterly profit on Thursday and unveiled a maiden ...
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Grab forecasts weak 2024 revenue after profitable quarter, buyback plan
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Singapore lures Taylor Swift with grant for sold-out March concerts: Singapore has awarded Taylor Swift a grant to perform in the city-state ...
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Singapore lures Taylor Swift with grant for sold-out March concerts
Quick Glance: Singapore Grants Taylor Swift Exclusive Concerts
  • Taylor Swift attends a premiere for Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour in Los Angeles.

  • Singapore awards Taylor Swift a grant for six sold-out concerts in March.

  • The government highlights the economic benefits of Swift's concerts.

  • Swift will perform exclusively in Singapore, with VIP tickets starting at S$1,228 ($913.55).
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Chinese research vessels operating in the Indian Ocean: China's scientific survey fleet of ships is growing and although the government insists the vessels are ...
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Chinese research vessels operating in the Indian Ocean
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South Korea holds rates steady, talks down early rate cut chance: South Korea's central bank on Thursday joined its peers in the U.S. and Australia in seeking to ...
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South Korea holds rates steady, talks down early rate cut chance