World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war endsWorld Bank President Ajay Banga says he's determined to ensure that finance officials stay focused on those longer-term challenges like cre...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
The pen, the promise and the illusionA CEO, lawyer, and consultant negotiate over a pen. The consultant profits by renting it. An election candidate promises free global travel...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
'India committed to bridging gender pay gap, digital divide'At the UN Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference, India pledged to boost women's participation in non-traditional sectors, address gender pay ...
20 Nov, 2024, 12.21 AM IST
Thai ties in mind, currency deal may help popularise the RupeeHow about leaving a tip in rupees at a beach bar in Pattaya or a spa in Bangkok? Well, that could be a reality if India can pull off a curr...
15 Apr, 2024, 01.18 AM IST
Demand props up Indian rice rates, Vietnam prices to remain higherTop exporter India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $383 to $389 per tonne this week, up from the last week's $380 to $385.
09 Apr, 2023, 11.10 AM IST
Jungle Ventures closes Fund-III at $240 millionJungle Ventures’ latest fund is backed by Cisco Investments, German development finance institution DEG, and Singapore government-backed in...
30 Oct, 2019, 11.41 AM IST
HSBC-ING complete blockchain-based transaction for Reliance IndustriesThe payment, a first-ever for India, massively reduced the time taken for processing the documents.
04 Nov, 2018, 05.37 PM IST
West Bengal bypolls to test NDA Govt’s money movesTrinamool Congress has sharpened its attack on BJP and PM Narendra Modi by highlighting the sufferings faced by common people.
19 Nov, 2016, 12.42 AM IST
Purchases made on international flights to & from India can be paid for in RupeesPassengers on international flights from and to India will soon be able to pay for merchandise or refreshments on board in rupees, as the g...
23 Jul, 2015, 01.59 AM IST
Tigerair launches special Singapore offer for ICICI Bank customersDuring the offer period, the debit, credit and pre-paid card holders of ICICI Bank can avail the opportunity to pay fares only for one way ...
19 Jun, 2014, 08.13 PM IST
- Thailand may buy 300,000 tonne rubber to lift prices
Thailand, the world's biggest natural rubber producer, will spend 30 billion baht to buy the commodity from farmers at above-market rates t...
14 Sep, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
- Climate-change adaptation to cost $75-90 bn a year: World Bank
Climate-change adaptation is likely to cost developing countries $75-90 bn annually from 2010 to 2050, according to a study released Wednes...
30 Sep, 2009, 05.39 PM IST
- Thai Airways to seek Airbus delivery delay
Thai Airways International said on Thursday it planned to ask European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to postpone the delivery of six A330 ai...
08 Jan, 2009, 02.39 PM IST
- ASEAN summit venue changed from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
Thailand has changed the venue for a series of summit meetings involving ASEAN and its major trading partners in mid-December from Bangkok ...
25 Oct, 2008, 02.47 PM IST
- China biggest bank to buy 20 pc stake in Standard Bank
China's biggest bank, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, (ICBC), on Sunday said it has received approval to buy a 20 per cent sta...
03 Feb, 2008, 07.47 PM IST
- Thai officials rush home: IMF chief
Thai financial officials attending an annual IMF-World Bank meeting in Singapore were rushing home following a military coup in Bangkok ear...
20 Sep, 2006, 12.45 PM IST
- Emergency declared in Thailand
Thailand prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra declared a state of emergency before demonstrations intended to oust him were due to take place,...
20 Sep, 2006, 02.46 AM IST