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04.01 / 01:51

markets UPS Digital Strategy Experts PAM Refinancing on agenda, Reliance raises dual currency loan of $3 billion

Reliance Industries (RIL), India's largest corporate by revenues, has raised $3 billion from 11 banks in what is the largest such deal by the company in almost two years.

03.01 / 15:43

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest person ever to hold the office, has declared assets totalling over $400 million. The declaration, filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Friday, detailed her substantial wealth, which includes luxury handbags, watches, and a collection of high-end vehicles. Among the assets reported were more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million, 75 luxury watches valued at nearly $5 million, and 23 vehicles, including a Bentley and a Rolls-Royce Phantom.

03.01 / 01:37

markets Strategy Analysis Research Trade Experts reports Asian stocks flat as Wall Street falls a fifth day

Wall Street that dragged US stocks lower for a fifth day, underscoring a cautious start to the year. Shares in Australia and South Korea edged higher, as did US equity futures, after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 both fell on Thursday. Equity trading in Japan is closed for a holiday.

02.01 / 22:31

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Blue Box Part 2, the Japanese Netflix Original anime, returns in January 2025. Adapted from Kouji Miura's manga, this series continues to explore the lives, struggles and emotions of its characters.

02.01 / 20:29

Provident Compilation Airlines performer reports International A data company has figured out which airlines fly on time most often

Aeromexico is the most on-time airline in the world, according to a data company that compiled figures for 2024

02.01 / 08:25

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02.01 / 01:33

markets Analysis economy Trade President show reports Asian shares kicks off New Year after ominous end to 2024

Asian stocks were primed to begin the New Year on a cautious note after an inauspicious end to an otherwise stellar 2024 for global equity investors. Futures on benchmarks in Shanghai declined after mainland Chinese gauges tumbled in December’s final day of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indexes dropped for a fourth consecutive session in a year-end pullback that shaved more than a trillion dollars from large-cap market values.

01.01 / 19:09

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01.01 / 17:47

Extreme Election community country travelers Sporting Japanese tourist wishes 'things were quieter' in India, says 'it's hard to be here.' Indians respond

01.01 / 02:25

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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Wednesday that he welcomed equal, dignified, healthy and orderly exchanges with China, but wondered whether there was goodwill from Beijing given what he said was their blocking of simple things like tourism.

01.01 / 00:47

markets Digital Strategy Experts PAM innovations testing The AI puzzle: Will it help you work fewer hours, or will AI take away your job?

generative AI technologies, the increasing business adoption of AI, as well as the emergence of the next generation of the technology--AI agents–that could potentially carry out activities autonomously without human intervention.

01.01 / 00:13

COST Fighting Strategy Universities War country When Russia fights the wrong enemy

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Like Czar Nicholas II, Russian President Vladimir Putin has misidentified his primary foe. Fighting a war of choice, he allows the real menace to his country to gather strength.

01.01 / 00:03

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. What happens to the world economy and global geopolitics in 2025 will depend significantly on China, the world’s largest exporter and second-largest consumer market. But prevailing assessments of China’s economic health are deeply flawed.

31.12 / 08:31

Provident Cooper security Celebrity country information peace QUAD Marks 20 Years of Cooperation: India Set to Host Key Summit in 2025

As the Quad grouping celebrates its 20th anniversary, the member nations—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering a free, open, and peaceful Indo-Pacific. With tensions rising due to China’s growing military assertiveness in the region, the Quad members pledged to intensify their efforts in maintaining regional stability. This renewed commitment comes at a crucial time, as India is set to host the next Quad Leaders’ Summit in the latter half of 2025, marking a significant milestone in the partnership’s evolution.

31.12 / 04:57

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deepfake images using generative AI. The survey, conducted between December 2023 and November 2024, showed that these sites received 59.73 million visits from the United States, followed by 24.57 million visits from India, and 18.43 million visits from Japan during this period, according to The Star.

31.12 / 03:43

markets IPO Manufacturing Healthcare trends Trade performer ETMarkets Smart Talk | IPO fundraising in 2025 set to cross Rs 2 lakh crore: Mahavir Lunawat of Pantomath Group

“With the continued momentum in the markets, we now project that equity raised through IPOs will cross Rs 2 lakh crore in the year 2025 as mentioned in our Calendar year report,” says Mahavir Lunawat, MD, Pantomath Group. In an interview with ETMarkets, Lunawat said: “In 2025, sectors like Consumer Technology, Telecommunications, Financial Services, Electric Vehicles, Healthcare, Logistics, new-age tech startups and Manufacturing are set to dominate IPO activity, driven by favorable market conditions and policy support,” Edited excerpts: How has the Indian IPO market managed to outperform global markets, especially those in the US, Japan, and China?

31.12 / 01:59

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technology sector extended losses on Wall Street for a third session. Australian stocks fell about 0.7% in early trade Tuesday, with futures also pointing to a downbeat open in Hong Kong. A gauge of regional equities is set for its first quarterly loss this year. US contracts edged lower in Asia, following declines for both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100.

31.12 / 01:59

markets UPS Analysis trends Trade Experts performer Dollar stands tall in 2024, propped up by cautious Fed, Trump trade

The dollar's ascent, buoyed by rising Treasury yields, has pushed the yen toward its lowest levels since July, when the Japanese authorities last intervened. On Tuesday, it was at 157.02 per dollar, on course for a 10% drop in 2024, its fourth straight year of decline against the dollar.

30.12 / 13:45

markets UPS Manufacturing Adidas Puma country reports Onitsuka Tiger considering India as manufacturing hub for regional growth

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : Japanese footwear brand Onitsuka Tiger, part of Asics Corporation, said it could consider India as a potential manufacturing hub to accelerate its growth in the region. “Establishing a manufacturing base in India is a strategic move that can significantly accelerate Onitsuka Tiger’s growth in the region.

30.12 / 02:51

markets UPS Analysis Research Trade Experts show Dollar reigns with the support of higher yields

Japanese yen traded around five-month lows on Monday against a dollar underpinned by rising U.S. yields as thin year-end liquidity kept most currencies in tight ranges. The yen was changing hands at 157.71 with only the risk of Japanese intervention preventing another test of the 160 level last seen in July.

30.12 / 00:05

MET Election President Photos country A PM who kept his words few and work eloquent

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. How will I be judged by history? Would this question have crossed Manmohan Singh’s mind? Maybe. That was why he once said, “History would judge me more kindly." He was right.

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