South Asia

Royal Enfield Opens Its First Ever Showroom In Vietnam

CarAndBike Team | Thursday October 12, 2017

Royal Enfield has opened its first ever store at Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. The company is looking to expand its footprint in South East Asia with retail outlets already present in Bangkok, Jakarta and Bali.

Facebook India Head Umang Bedi Resigns; Sandeep Bhushan Named Interim Managing Director

Manish Singh | Wednesday October 11, 2017

Facebook India MD Umang Bedi has quit the company 14 months after joining it, and will stay on for another three months for a smooth transition.

US, India Working To Turn Big Words Into Pragmatic Realities: Defence Secretary Jim Mattis

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 5, 2017

Describing India as a force for stability in South Asia, US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis today said the two countries are working to turn "big words" on strengthening their ties into "pragmatic realities".

US Concerned Over Future Of Government In Pakistan: Rex Tillerson

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 5, 2017

The US is concerned about the future of the government in Pakistan and wants to ensure long-term stability in the country, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said today as he sought to allay Pakistan's concerns over President Donald Trump's new South Asia policy

Nobody Finished The Formula 4 South East Asia Race In Malaysia

Sameer Contractor | Saturday September 30, 2017

In what would go down as one of the most bizarre moments in motorsport history, the Formula 4 series saw zero cars making it to the finish line at the end of the eight-lap race. To put it simply, nobody finished the race!

With North Korea In Spotlight, Donald Trump To Visit Asia In November

World News | Reuters | Saturday September 30, 2017

Donald Trump will travel to Asia in November for the first time since becoming president, stopping in Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam and the Philippines on a trip expected to be dominated by the North Korea nuclear threat.

You Won't Find Any Women On Boards Of These Asian Billionaires

World News | Bruce Einhorn, Bloomberg | Tuesday September 26, 2017

Even by Asia's low standards when it comes to having women on corporate boards, the progress of the region's billionaires is lagging: Most of the richest men in China, Japan and South Korea run companies with few, if any, female board members.

Scientists Warn Of Global Threat Of 'Super Malaria'

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The rapid spread of "super malaria" in the South East Asia is an alarming global threat and there is an urgent need to eliminate it before the drug-resistant strain of malaria becomes untreatable again, scientists have warned.

Threats Endangering South Asia's Peace On Rise: Sushma Swaraj

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 23, 2017

The number of threats and incidents endangering South Asia's peace and stability are on the rise, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today said, in an apparent reference to Pakistan.

China Opens Highway To Nepal Via Tibet, Ready For Military Use If Needed

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday September 18, 2017

China has opened a strategic highway in Tibet to the Nepal border which could be used for civilian and defence purposes, a move that Chinese experts say will enable Beijing to make forays into South Asia, according to a media report today.

Foreign Media On Security Concerns Over Rohingyas In Nations Like India

World News | Arun Devnath, Jason Koutsoukis and Iain Marlow, Bloomberg | Friday September 15, 2017

Violence in Myanmar that's pushed nearly 400,000 Muslim refugees into neighboring Bangladesh is threatening to deepen sectarian tensions across the region.

We Share US' Concerns Over Pakistan Giving Safe Havens To Terrorists: Indian Envoy Navtej Sarna

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday September 1, 2017

India welcomes US President Donald Trump's Afghan and South Asia policy, India's envoy to the US has said, underlining that New Delhi shares America's concern over Pakistan which provides safe havens to terrorists.

Pak Foreign Minister To Visit China, Russia And Turkey Over US' Afghan Policy

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 26, 2017

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif will visit Turkey, Russia and "all-weather ally" China next week for consultations on the new US policy for Afghanistan and South Asia, according to a media report today.

Russia Seeking To Undermine US Reputation In Afghanistan: US Official

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 26, 2017

Russia is seeking to undermine American reputation in Afghanistan and South Asia region, a senior US official has said after Moscow called President Donald Trump's new strategy for Afghanistan as a "dead end"

41 Million Affected By South Asia Flooding, Situation Could Worsen: United Nations

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 25, 2017

Almost 41 million people have been affected by flooding and landslides in India, Bangladesh and Nepal and there is possibility the situation could deteriorate further as rains continue in some flood- affected areas, a UN agency said.

Aware Of India's Stand On Terror, Have Asked Pak To Act, Says US

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 25, 2017

The US is aware of India's position that talks and terrorism cannot go together and has asked Pakistan to crackdown on terror groups like the Lashkar-e-Taiba and the Jaish-e-Mohammed that are responsible for attacks inside India, a senior White House official has said.

Donald Trump Nudges India: You Make Billions With US, Help More In Afghanistan

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 22, 2017

US President Donald Trump today said he will work to boost strategic partnership with India for achieving peace and stability in Afghanistan, and asked New Delhi to provide more economic assistance to the war-torn country since "India makes billions of dollars in trade with the US"

'We Want India To Help Us More In Afghanistan,' Says Donald Trump

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 22, 2017

The US today ruled out a hasty withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan as President Donald Trump warned Pakistan of consequences if it continues to provide safe havens to terror groups and sought an enhanced role for India to bring peace in the war-torn country

Donald Trump To Discuss South Asia Strategy With Top Aides

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 17, 2017

President Donald Trump is set to discuss the US' strategy in South Asia with his national security team, including developing a new regional policy for resolving the long-running conflict in Afghanistan that may include both India and Pakistan.

Pakistan Hoists 'Largest' National Flag To Mark 70th Independence Day: Reports

World News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 14, 2017

Pakistan's national flag today flew at 400 feet, the highest in South Asia, at the Attari-Wagah border with India to mark the country's 70th Independence Day.

Australia, Japan, US Call For South China Sea Code To Be Legally Binding

World News | Reuters | Monday August 7, 2017

Australia, Japan and the United States on Monday urged Southeast Asia and China to ensure that a South China Sea code of conduct they have committed to draw up will be legally binding and said they strongly opposed "coercive unilateral actions".

Would-Be Suicide Bomber Sheds Light On Suspected Pakistani Terrorist Web

World News | Reuters | Monday August 7, 2017

The confession of a Pakistani teenager who was captured moments before carrying out a suicide attack has given police a rare glimpse into a terrorist network they say is behind the recent surge in sectarian violence.

Passenger Lights Cigar Inside AirAsia Flight, Fined By Police

Chennai News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 3, 2017

A passenger on a Bangkok-bound flight was handed over to police after he lit a cigarette on board, airport sources said today.

Donald Trump, Frustrated By Afghan War, Suggests Firing US Commander: Officials

World News | Reuters | Thursday August 3, 2017

President Donald Trump's doubts about the war in Afghanistan has led to a delay in completing a new US strategy in South Asia, skepticism that included a suggestion that the US military commander in the region be fired, US officials said on Wednesday.

'RBI Rate Cut To Boost Housing Sales This Festive Season'

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 2, 2017

The RBI decision to cut repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent - a 7 year low - is in line with industry expectations amidst low inflationary trends, CBRE Chairman (India and South East Asia) Anshuman Magazine said.

Chinese Brands Hold 48 Percent Smartphone Market Share Globally: Counterpoint

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 2, 2017

Counterpoint Research says India, South Asia, and Africa remain key focus geographies for Chinese smartphone brands.

Boeing Expects Indian Airlines To Order Up To 2,100 Aircraft

Thomson Reuters | Monday July 31, 2017

Boeing Co said it expected passenger growth of about 8 per cent in South Asia, dominated by India, over the next 20 years, compared with the world average of about 4.7 per cent.

Boeing Expects India To Order Up To 2,100 Aircraft Over 20 Years

India News | Reuters | Monday July 31, 2017

Boeing Co said today that it expects Indian airlines to order up to 2,100 new aircrafts worth $290 billion over the next 20 years, calling it the highest forecast ever for Asia's third-largest economy.

Indian Economy On Track To Grow At 7.4% In 2017: Asian Development Bank

Press Trust of India | Thursday July 20, 2017

South Asia will be the fastest growing of all sub-regions in Asia and the Pacific, with growth on track to meet original projections of 7 per cent in 2017 and 7.2 per cent in 2018, according to Asian Development Bank.

Jet Airways In Massive Expansion Mode; Adds 96 New Weekly Flights

Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 18, 2017

Jet Airways Group connect 65 destinations, including domestic and overseas which include Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East, Europe and North America.