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Community Composting Can Be an Economic Powerhouse, Coalition Says
Composting isn’t just an effective way to turn food waste into plant food. When scaled across communities, this backyard pastime can be an economic and educational powerhouse. Just ask the members of the Community Composter Coalition, a network of...

Huawei Wants More AI Chip Customers In The Middle East, Southeast Asia
Huawei is desperate to become a major global player in the AI Chip market but as of now, it’s cautiously taking baby steps and targeting markets in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, according to a report by Bloomberg. That’s going to be an...

Kazakhstan Leads Central Asia in Sustainable Finance, OECD Reports
ASTANA – Kazakhstan has positioned itself as Central Asia’s frontrunner in sustainable finance, according to a June 16 report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Responsible Business Conduct for Sustainable...

Business News | Tariff War is Because of Economic Imbalances Between Countries: SBI Report
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The recent surge in the trade wars impacting global economy is due to the trade imbalances between the countries, according to a report by SBI Funds Management. The report noted that tensions between the United...

Asia Cup 2025 under cloud as India, Sri Lanka skip key ACC meet in Dhaka amid political tensions
Daijiworld Media Network- New Delhi New Delhi, Jul 12: The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after India and Sri Lanka reportedly declined to attend the crucial Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting slated to be held in...

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The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Asia Pacific has released its 2025 Asia Pacific Home Attainability Index, revealing persistent challenges to affordable or accessible housing across the region. The fourth edition of the report assesses 51 market...

Business News | India's Food-First Cancer Fight Gets Global Spotlight: Dr. Naval Kumar Verma Honoured in Edinburgh
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 11: As the global cancer burden continues to surge, India is charting a bold new course--one that fuses ancient wisdom with modern science. Leading this transformation is Dr. Naval Kumar Verma, a noted expert in...

Business News | India's Quick Commerce Grew at a CAGR of 142% Between FY22-25, Gross Orders to Touch Rs 2 Lakh Cr by 2028: CareEdge
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): India's Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) market is estimated to have reached around Rs 64,000 crore in FY25, growing at a staggering Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 142 per cent during FY22-FY25, said market...
First Love And Deepspace pop-up exhibition in S-E Asia headed for RWS from July 18-31
SINGAPORE - Love-struck fans of the popular 3D romance game Love And Deepspace are in for a treat at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) this July. A collaboration exhibition between Infold Games - the global brand of the game’s developer Papergames - and...

Business News | India Shines at CJ Vietnam Open 2025: Peace Taekwondo Academy Athletes Bring Home 1 Gold, 2 Bronze
VMPL Gurugram (Haryana) [India], July 11: In a proud moment for Indian Taekwondo, three athletes from Peace Taekwondo Academy in Gurugram clinched medals at the prestigious CJ Vietnam Open 2025, a G1-ranked international Taekwondo tournament held...

Business News | KALKI Unveils Its Boldest Chapter Yet with Grammy-Nominated Artist Raja Kumari
HT Syndication Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 11: When KALKI, one of India's beloved luxury fashion houses, joined hands with global music icon and unapologetic style force Raja Kumari, it wasn't just to design a capsule collection -- it was...

Business News | "Kashmir Awakens in Noida: 'Chaand Saaz' - A Soul-Stirring Tribute to Folk Music at At Live Cafe"
VMPL Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 11: Prepare to be transported to the mystic mountains and timeless traditions of Kashmir as At Live, Noida hosts "Chaand Saaz", a one-of-a-kind evening dedicated to the ethereal charm of Kashmiri folk...

Business News | Wholesale Inflation Likely Rose to 0.8% in June on Food, Fuel Price Surge: Union Bank of India Report
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Wholesale inflation in India likely surged to 0.80 per cent year-on-year in June 2025 from 0.39 per cent in May, mainly due to a month-on-month rise in food, fuel and core inflation, according to a report by Union...

Southeast Asia gets its first hybrid quantum AI testbed in Singapore
BDx Data Centres has partnered with Anyon Technologies to deploy Southeast Asia’s first hybrid quantum computing system. It is at its SIN1 data centre in Paya Lebar, Singapore. The initiative establishes a regional AI Testbed, enabling startups,...
Bird & Bird descends on Riyadh amid Saudi-Asia activity
London-based Bird & Bird is set to grow its Middle East presence with a Riyadh office launch within this year in an expansion coming at a time of Saudi Arabia’s significant activity and trade flow with China and Singapore, the UK firm said. Anders...

Brunello Cucinelli Boosts Global Presence with 10.7% Sales Increase in Asia and America
Brunello Cucinelli is holding its own in a context of global uncertainty. The Italian luxury company closed the first half of the year with a growth of 10.7% at constant exchange rates, reaching a turnover of €684 million. The increase exceeds...

Business News | Nifty Down 90 Points, Sensex Lost 370 Points in Opening Amid Weak IT Earnings and Tariff Jitters
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Indian stock markets opened under pressure on Friday as continued tariff tensions led by US President Donald Trump and weak earnings from the IT sector weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark Nifty 50 index...

Australian PM To Depart For China For Talks Focused On Security, Economic Ties
Home Australia Australian PM To Depart For China For Talks Focused On Security, Economic... Albanese’s second visit to Beijing, including talks with Xi Jinping, follows tighter Chinese investment scrutiny and Trump’s global economic disruption...

Business News | India's Retail Credit Growth Will Be Driven Mainly by Housing Loans, Credit Per Borrower to Rise: Bernstein
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): The next phase of India's retail credit growth is expected to come from a rise in credit per borrower, mainly driven by the housing loan segment, according to a report by Bernstein. A major part of this growth is...

Foreign ministers express concern over trade at East Asia Summit
Southeast Asian foreign ministers met with other regional powers on Friday in Kuala Lumpur for the East Asia Summit. The summit is part of the ASEAN meeting hosted by this year's chair, Malaysia. The country's foreign minister, Mohamad Hasan, made...