Uber Technologies Inc will cut around 600 jobs in India as part of its plans to cut 23% of its global workforce, as the company navigates a lockdown that has brought businesses in the country to a ... ( read original story ...)
India combats locust attack amid Covid-19 pandemic
In neighbouring Pakistan, authorities declared a nationwide emergency in February, saying locust numbers were the worst in more than two decades. Local reports say that farmers are fighting the " ... ( read original story ...)
India coronavirus cases rise as millions return home
Indian states witnessing millions of migrant labourers returning from the big cities are recording rising coronavirus infections, officials said on Tuesday, fearing that the pandemic could spread ... ( read original story ...)
Uber cuts 25% of India workforce as virus halts growth
Uber is cutting 25 per cent of its workforce in India as the US ride-hailing group grapples with severe strain from the coronavirus crisis in its biggest market in Asia. The move to jettison the 600 ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India Reports Biggest Jump in Virus Cases Again
India reports biggest jump in virus cases for 7th straight day. — South Korean rights groups criticize smartphone anti-virus plans. — Philippines trying to ease quarantine congestion. NEW DELHI — For ... ( read original story ...)
India coronavirus: The businesses booming in the midst of lockdown
These firms are bucking the trend of businesses losing money and even shutting down to the pandemic. Many are optimistic that their newfound growth will continue even once the lockdown is fully lifted ... ( read original story ...)
Credit Suisse strategist expresses concern over India’s market
Dan Fineman of Credit Suisse explains why investors in India's market are "taking on a lot of risk at a very high price." ... ( read original story ...)
Parent of India’s Bharti Airtel seeks $1bn from stake sale
Bharti Airtel’s parent company is looking to sell a roughly $1bn stake in the mobile operator as India’s telecom groups try to cut debt, seizing on improving sentiment toward the troubled sector. ( read original story ...)
China’s Hong Kong law set to bar foreign judges from national security cases: sources
Beijing's planned national security legislation for Hong Kong is set to block its foreign judges from handling national security trials, people familiar with the matter said, which would exacerbate ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Impact: China To Focus On Domestic Consumption As It Prepares For ‘Worst Case Scenario’
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his top economic advisers Saturday that Beijing will be pursue a development plan focused on domestic consumption as the coronavirus pandemic devastates economies and ... ( read original story ...)