Successive Indian governments have tried to do what they can’t: target economic growth and equitable distribution simultaneously …
India’s colourful heritage comes alive in Republic Day Google doodle
The artwork showcases beautiful old buildings in the backdrop in light saffron hue along with people in the front in green shade, with the letters of the company’s name in blue emblazoned in the …
Thai hotel outlook remains bleak for 2021
Sharp drops in hotel occupancy as a result of January’s soft shutdown to deal with Thailand’s second Covid-19 outbreak as well as various challenges, including unequal domestic travel rebound and …
UK PM Boris Johnson greets India on R-Day, says working together to eliminate COVID
Mr. Johnson was due to be in New Delhi as the chief guest at the annual parade to mark the India’s Republic Day but had to call off the visit …
Unchanged Corporate Tax, Benefits on CSR: What Corporate India Can Expect from Union Budget 2021
In line with earlier relief packages, there is a lot of expectation from the upcoming Union Budget 2021 on 1 February.
Vietnam shows its ‘firm stuff’ after five years of difficulties
The US-China trade war, Brexit, the US withdrawal from TPP, Covid-19 and internal difficulties all have affected Vietnam’s economy in the last five years.
Vietnam’s Communists Look to Biden to Offset Growing Chinese Power
As officials in Vietnam’s Communist Party jockey for position during a twice-a-decade meeting to refresh the leadership ranks, they largely agree on one thing: Closer ties with the U.S. are set to …
Philippine firms face 2021 with ‘reserved optimism’
Philippine companies are preparing for an economic recovery and are prioritising the use of technology to meet an expected uptick in business activity this year, but many face a shortage of financial …
UPDATE 1-Indonesia raises economic recovery budget to $39 bln
Indonesia has raised its budget for the National Economic Recovery programme to 553.09 trillion rupiah ($39.4 billion), increasing fiscal support for a country struggling to contain its coronvirus …
Mercedes-Benz expects ‘substantial’ growth in India this year: CEO Martin Schwenk
The company, however, sees reaching its peak level of 2018 in India, only in 2022, due to supply-chain constraints especially in Europe.