Singapore, December 10: The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) today released its annual economic outlook for 2026, revealing that Asia Pacific's growth remains broadly stable even as the global economy adapts to rapid tariff changes, accelerating AI investment, and evolving consumer trend
Teo Chee Hean, Chairman of Temasek and Senior Advisor to the Singapore Prime Minister, praised India's reforms, noting simplified GST and the consolidation of 29 labour laws into four codes. He said these changes improved ease of doing business and achieved what many once thought impossible.
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The Reserve Bank of India is set to inject liquidity into the banking system through a long-term USD/INR Buy/Sell Swap auction, marking a key move to ease financial conditions at a time when liquidity needs closer attention. According to an RBI press release on Monday, the central bank will
At the Doha Forum, regional envoys said Afghanistan should be seen as an opportunity, not a threat. Officials stressed economic cooperation, regional connectivity, and dialogue with Pakistan. Qatar offered to help ease tensions, while discussions also covered global issues including Gaza and
A day after heavy firing at the Chaman border, calm returned. Several people were injured on both sides. Pakistan and Afghanistan blamed each other for starting the clashes. Talks to ease tensions have stalled after multiple failed negotiation rounds in Doha and Istanbul.
Indian households are anticipating a notable softening in inflation expectations for the next three months and one year ahead, the Reserve Bank of India's latest Households' Inflation Expectations Survey showed.
"This budget reflects MCD's unwavering commitment to better service delivery, environmental sustainability, and citizen convenience, through MCD's initiative aimed at providing ease of doing business and ease of living--without increasing the tax burden. We are working consistently to ens
Indian Railways, in view of the surge in passenger demand following widespread flight cancellations, has taken extensive measures to ensure smooth travel and adequate availability of accommodation across the network. A total of 37 trains have been augmented with 116 additional coaches, op
Air India's new partnership with Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, gives travellers easy access to 16 lesser-known islands across the island nation, opening a wider route network for people flying between the two countries.
West Asia strategist Waiel Awwad on Thursday stated that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi's consistent message of ending the Russia-Ukraine war resonates strongly with President Putin during his upcoming state visit, it could see a reduction in mounting US tensions with New Delhi over energy
Despite the reform momentum, Shriram said delays in approvals remain a persistent challenge for companies. "Time is important for industry. For approvals, time is required. But quicker decisions and time-bound decision-making will help the Indian economy and industry grow faster," he told AN