India set to clock up to 8% GDP growth as it boosts manufacturing capacity, minister says
India could clock up to 8% annual GDP growth for several years as it focuses on boosting its manufacturing capabilities, a key government minister told CNBC.
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ASEAN launches guide for governing AI, but experts say there are challenges
The 10-nation bloc launched its first guide to AI governance, but experts say member states are at "different stages of digital development."
Millions in Indonesia head to the polls to elect Jokowi's presidential successor
Voters have six hours to cast their votes at one of more than 800,000 polling stations across Indonesia's 17,000 islands.
China and Russia no longer perceived as top security threats, research finds
China and Russia are considered less of a threat to Western populations now than a year ago, as public concern pivots to non-traditional risks, according to new research.
Why the Year of the Dragon doesn't bode well for China’s declining population
The Year of the Dragon is known to be an auspicious year to have a baby, but experts believe that China's birth rates are unlikely to see a big rise in 2024.
Barbara Corcoran says 'forget about Florida' and look elsewhere in the U.S. to buy a home
Barbara Corcoran thinks instead of buying a house in Florida, buyers should look at "go anywhere that has a poor school district where prices are really low."
Ukraine's Zelenskyy takes one of his 'biggest gambles' yet by replacing top military commander
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is thought to have taken one of his "biggest gambles" yet by dramatically replacing his top military commander.
Istanbul was the most-visited city in the world with over 20 million international travelers in 2023
Euromonitor International ranked cities worldwide with the most international arrivals in 2023.
From K-pop to ‘Top Gun,’ Indonesia's presidential hopefuls battle it out with TikTok gimmicks
In the country of 274 million, millennials and Gen Z voters make up 56.5% of the electorate — and campaigning on social media is heating up.
Japan is launching a digital nomad visa—you'll need an annual income of at least $67,500 to qualify
Japan is set to launch a digital nomad visa at the end of March and it will be offered to visitors from 49 countries and territories, including the U.S.
New Kia Carnival minivan will be offered as a hybrid and maintain its SUV design
Kia is adding a hybrid model to its Carnival minivan to meet increasing consumer demand for the technology and assist in meeting federal fuel economy standards.
China producer prices dip in January for a 16th month; consumer prices see biggest drop since 2009
Tepid prices highlight what China's top leaders labeled as a "tortuous" economic recovery.
World surpasses key warming threshold across an entire year for the first time
Scientists said the findings reaffirm the urgent need to slash planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions
'World is grateful': India keeps oil prices cheaper by buying from Russia, Indian oil minister says
Global markets are thankful to India for purchasing Russian oil as it keeps crude prices affordable, said India's oil minister, Hardeep Singh Puri.
Crisis-hit Paytm in talks with top India officials after $2.5 billion market cap wipeout
Paytm's chief executive was told to approach the country's central bank in a short meeting with India's finance minister, according to sources.
Social media chatter helps draw 3 million tourists in 3 days to a frigid city in northern China
Following a flurry of social media chatter, Harbin attracts a record-breaking number of visitors during the three-day New Year holiday.
China appoints 'Broker Butcher' Wu Qing as new chairman of securities regulator
China's Cabinet on Wednesday appointed markets veteran Wu Qing as chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, state media Xinhua said.
DBS slashes CEO's variable pay by 30% after multiple digital disruptions
DBS Group cut the variable compensation for its senior management to "hold them accountable" for a number of digital disruptions that year.
Emerging brands grab market share in China and South Korea, forcing established ones to reinvent
The rise of online shopping, social media and easier access to factories are driving the growth of new consumer brands in parts of Asia — putting pressure on traditional industry giants.
Bhutan's new 'Mindfulness City' is massive — with plans showing a city unlike any other in the world
Like Saudi Arabia's linear city, called The Line, Bhutan's "Gelephu Mindfulness City" shows how modern cities may look and function in the future.
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