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ICAO DGCA urges Asia-Pacific States to adopt ACI recommendations
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality August 2025 168 The Airports Council International Asia-Pacific & Middle East (ACI APAC & MID) has presented recommendations at the 60th ICAO Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, urging States to...
German minister warns of China’s aggressive stance in Asia-Pacific
The Sun Daily
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August 18, 2025
TOKYO: Germany’s foreign minister has condemned China for what he described as increasingly aggressive actions in the Asia-Pacific region, including threats to alter borders. Johann Wadephul accused Beijing of openly seeking to shift territorial...
“MSMEs Are the Backbone of India’s Economy, Poised to Lead Global Trade” says Speaker Vijender Gupta while addressing MSME Global…
The Impressive Times
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August 18, 2025
"Local to Global is not merely a slogan but the manifesto of India’s economic revolution" says Gupta New Delhi, 18 August 2025 – “MSMEs are the backbone of our economy. Today, this sector contributes nearly 45% of India’s total exports. With the...
TEA SATE Asia-Pacific 2025 ready to ‘entertain’ New Zealand for the first time
Conference & Meetings World
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August 18, 2025
A first of its kind partnership with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited and Wētā Workshop is set to welcome themed entertainment and leisure professionals from 12 countries to New Zealand for the TEA SATE Asia-Pacific Conference. The Themed Entertainment...
“We shared confidence to dispel interference, expand cooperation”: Wang Yi on China-India ties
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in a meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, highlighted ongoing cooperation and confidence-building measures between China and India. Speaking during the meeting,...
Maharashtra: Lodha Foundation Launches India’s First Private Mathematical Sciences Institute To Boost Global Research
Free Press Journal
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August 18, 2025
The Lodha Foundation on Monday inaugurated the Lodha Mathematical Sciences Institute (LMSI) in Mumbai. | X @ANI Mumbai: The Lodha Foundation on Monday inaugurated the Lodha Mathematical Sciences Institute (LMSI) in Mumbai, marking the...
Nirmala Sitharaman birthday: From BJP spokesperson to leading India's economy, tracing her remarkable journey
DNA India
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August 18, 2025
As Nirmala Sitharaman marks her 66th birthday, her journey from BJP spokesperson to India’s first woman finance minister highlights her resilience, leadership, and remarkable political growth. On her 66th birthday, Nirmala Sitharaman stands out as...
India rushes to secure urea imports as demand surges, stocks dwindle
The Hindu Business Line
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August 18, 2025
India is taking urgent steps to secure its urea supply as soaring demand from the ongoing kharif sowing season has put a strain on domestic stocks. National Fertilizers (NFL) has floated a tender to import 20 lakh tonnes (lt) of urea, a move that...
China Focus: China's summer box office surpasses 10 billion yuan, led by domestic films
Xinhua News Agency
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by Xinhua writer Zhang Yunlong BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- China's summer box office revenue has surpassed 10 billion yuan (about 1.4 billion U.S. dollars) as of Monday, with homegrown titles dominating the season's top earners. According to...
China provides ‘crucial’ support that enables Putin’s war, Germany warns
Politico Europe
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August 18, 2025
"80 percent of the dual-use goods that Russia uses come from China," the German top diplomat added. "And at the same time, China is the largest buyer of Russian oil and gas. And this is a development that of course not only runs massively counter...
China's central bank official highlights role of movable property financing
Xinhua News Agency
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BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Zou Lan, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, highlighted the important role of movable property financing in an article made public on Monday. Movable property financing, as an...
Japanese Consortium Develops AI for Information Verification
Tempo.co
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August 18, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A consortium in Japan involving Fujitsu Ltd. is developing an AI-based fact-checking platform to verify online disinformation. False information is more likely to emerge during disasters and in the lead-up to elections....
Indian Hotels signs 10 Ginger hotels in South India
The Hindu Business Line
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August 18, 2025
File pic of Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) on Monday signed 10 new hotels in South India under the Ginger...
India accelerates AI adoption but faces skills and infrastructure gaps: Report
TechCircle
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August 18, 2025
India is emerging as one of the leading countries in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across Asia-Pacific, according to new research commissioned by Dell Technologies and NVIDIA and conducted by IDC. The study, titled Creating Your AI...
Business News | From Strategy to Sustainability: IIM Kozhikode Launches CXO Programme with the S.T.A.R. Leadership Framework
Latestly
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August 18, 2025
PNN Kozhikode (Kerala) [India], August 18: As businesses undergo significant transformations driven by geopolitical and economic shifts, it has become essential for leaders to pivot and broaden their expertise across domains. Addressing these...
India, China to discuss border peace ahead of Wang Yi’s visit
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 18, 2025
China’s foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday said Beijing is ready to work with India to “sustain lasting peace and tranquillity in the border areas”. Mao Ning, a spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry, made the remarks in China just a...
China says Wang Yi’s India visit aims to strengthen cooperation, enhance mutual trust
The News Mill
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August 18, 2025
China on Monday said it is willing to use Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to India and the upcoming 24th round of talks between the Special Representatives on the Boundary Question as an opportunity to strengthen relations with New Delhi....
China Responds to Germany Over Criticism of Its Regional Actions
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com China has warned Germany against “inciting confrontation” after a German official accused Beijing of becoming more aggressive in the Asia-Pacific region. Germany’s foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, made...
Japanese Manufacturers Boosting Digital Camera Lineups
Nippon
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August 18, 2025
Newsfrom Japan Economy Technology Aug 18, 2025 16:11 (JST) Tokyo, Aug. 18 (Jiji Press)--Japanese camera manufacturers are introducing unique digital cameras, aiming to attract young people who love taking eye-catching photographs for social media....
India's unemployment rate eases to 5.2% in July
Zawya
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India's unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in July from 5.6% in the previous month, the statistics ministry said on Monday, as rural hiring picked up ahead of the festival season and on agricultural activity. The jobless rate among those aged 15 years...