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Asia Pacific cities hold steady at the top amid global volatility, Kearney's latest report finds
Top five APAC cities including Tokyo, Singapore, Beijing, Hong Kong, and Shanghai remained in the top ten of Global Cities Index, underscoring resilience amid global volatility. Asian hubs such as Seoul and Singapore gained momentum on the Global...

Ivalua Selected by Pacific International Lines to Further Digitalise and Optimise Procurement
Global shipping leader partners with Ivalua and Deloitte to drive automation, compliance, and efficiency across Source-to-Contract processes. REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ivalua, a global leader in spend management, today...

Eurofins launches certification program to strengthen sports supplements, ingredients compliance
LUXEMBOURG – Eurofins Supplement Testing and Eurofins Assurance have introduced Clean Sport Certified, a new certification program designed to ensure the safety, quality, and integrity of sports supplements, ingredients, and foods. The initiative...

AP News: Trump is going to Asia — what happens next is anyone's guess
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to leave for Asia at the end of the week, betting that an around-the-world journey will help him untangle big issues that he can’t afford to get wrong. At stake is nothing less than the future...

Living spaces that support healthy ageing in demand
Homes and communities that support longevity are crucial for good ageing, the Bangkok Post Forum was told on Tuesday. Speaking during the panel “Smart Living: the Next Chapter of Ageing in Place”, the assembled experts agreed that these spaces...

Stocks hold steady on Wall Street as earnings reports roll in (Business)
Elaine Kurtenbach And Matt Ott, The Associated Press - Oct 21, 2025 / 6:46 am | Story: 579172 Photo: AP Photo/Richard Drew Trader Michael Capolino works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. The U.S. stock market...

flydubai expands reach to key destinations across Europe and Asia
Globetrotters, take note: Dubai-based carrier flydubai has just announced seven new interline agreements, which means customers now have access to more than 300 destinations across the globe. Thanks to a string of smart partnerships, flying with...

Asia Cup 2025 trophy fiasco: BCCI get backing of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, but Mohsin Naqvi…
Home Sports Asia Cup 2025 trophy fiasco: BCCI get backing of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, but Mohsin Naqvi… BCCI have got the support of Sri Lanka and Afghanistan cricket boards in the Asia Cup 2025 trophy fiasco with Pakistan's Mohsin Naqvi...

Business News | How SIDTM Pune is Shaping Future Leaders in Digital and Telecom Management Through Industry-Aligned Curriculum and Innovation
SMPL Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 21: The Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Telecom Management (SIDTM Pune), part of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), continues to lead in preparing future digital and telecom business leaders....

EBRD could lend up to $1.5 billion for Central Asia hydro plant
LONDON :The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development could lend up to $1.5 billion for a Central Asian hydropower plant, its president told Reuters, adding that demand for renewables is rising despite some opposition to funding green...

UAE halves trademark fees for small businesses
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism announced a new fee structure for trademark services, introducing major incentives for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and international brands as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s...

Business News | Record-breaking Diwali Sales Reflect India's Economic Strength and Swadeshi Spirit: CAIT
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): Record-breaking Diwali sales of Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and 65 thousand crores in services reflect India's economic strength and Swadeshi spirit, said trade body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT)....

Business News | The Biggest Meet & Greet Ever! Ofis Square X UP Yoddhas
VMPL New Delhi [India], October 21: Ofis Square, India's leading premium coworking space and managed office provider, recently hosted an exclusive Meet & Greet Diwali Bash featuring India's Pro Kabaddi League team, the UP Yoddhas. This grand...

Sports News | Ronaldo Not Part of India Trip, Al Nassr Still Pack a Punch Against FC Goa
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): India's FC Goa (FCG) is set to face a daunting test when they take on Saudi Pro League heavyweights Al Nassr FC in their third AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Group D encounter at Fatorda on Wednesday, as per...

Business News | From People to Possibilities, from Ideas to Impact - SHRM India Celebrates 20 Years of Purpose and Progress
VMPL New Delhi [India], October 21: SHRM India is all set to host the SHRM India Annual Conference & Expo 2025 on November 13-14, 2025, at Taj Palace, New Delhi. Marking 20 Years of Empowering People and Possibilities, this year's edition embraces...

Sports News | Indian Boxing Team Departs for Bahrain to Compete at 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025
New Delhi [India], October 21 (ANI): The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) dispatched a 23-member Indian boxing contingent to Manama, Bahrain, for the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, scheduled from October 23 to 30. The team will represent India across...

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI 2025: Will Virat Kohli Continue His Magical Run at Adelaide Oval?
Mumbai, October 21: When star Indian batter Virat Kohli enters the comfortable, lush-green and familiar field of Adelaide Oval for the second ODI against Australia on Thursday, it could be for the last time the legend could be making his...

India upset after not receiving the Asia Cup trophy
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav tosses the coin as Pakistan skipper Agha Salman looks on ahead of the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium. Photo: PCB KARACHI: India started to get...

BCCI contacts Mohsin Naqvi for Asia Cup trophy; PCB chief sets unreal condition as ICC action looms
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sent an official email to Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi regarding the return of the Asia Cup trophy to India. In response, Naqvi proposed conducting an official handover...

Mohsin Naqvi in big trouble as BCCI, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan join forces over Asia Cup trophy drama
The Asia Cup Trophy remains at the Asian Cricket Council headquarters in Dubai as Mohsin Naqvi defies handing it to the BCCI, if they do not travel to collect it in person, which has forced the Indian body to escalate matters to the ICC. The...