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Start-up ecosystem: Kerala ranks top in Asia in global report

State improves global ranking from 20th to fourth

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2022

Tata airlines' consolidation begins: CCI approves Air India acquiring entire stake in AirAsia India

NEW DELHI: Paving way for consolidation among the four Tata Group airlines, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved acquisition of entire shareholding in Air Asia India by Air India.

The Times of India · Jun 14, 2022

Sequoia Capital Closes Largest India and Southeast Asia Dedicated Fund: Reuters

As Sequoia Capital looks beyond current investment weakness in new companies in Asia, it has raised $2.85 billion to fund Indian and Southeast Asian startups.

Benzinga · Jun 14, 2022

India, China growing markets for shunned Russian oil

India and other Asian nations are becoming an increasingly vital source of oil revenues for Moscow as the U.S. and other Western countries cut their energy imports from Russia in line with sanctions over its war on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

Sahal is living his dream in Stimac's confident and fearless team

KOLKATA: In Igor Stimac's football factory, one of the key features is the former Croatian World Cupper's distinct focus on future. In a team that boasts of veterans like Sunil Chhetri and Gurpreet Singh, Sahal Abdul Samad represents the face of young India: Vibrant, determined and fearless. And it's this…

The Times of India · Jun 13, 2022

Asian shares sink after inflation-driven retreat on Wall St

Shares are lower in Asia after benchmarks on Wall Street tumbled on with a report that U.S. inflation worsened last month

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

New Asean-US era

The special summit held last month in Washington between US President Joe Biden and nine Southeast Asian leaders clearly emphasised his administration's attempts to engage the region it sees as central to countering China's rising influence in Asia and beyond.

Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2022

US makes Asia inroads by playing down need to side against China

The U.S. sought to bolster its support in Asia this weekend by reassuring nations they don’t need to join a coalition against China, drawing a stark contrast with Beijing’s threats to defend its interests with military force.

Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022

Indian pro boxer Sabari Jaishankar enters WBC World Rankings

PUNE: Indian pro boxer Sabari Jaishankar, who had won the Australasia title in the Welterweight division, has become the third Indian to enter the ranking list issued by the Word Boxing Council (WBC).

The Times of India · Jun 12, 2022

South Korea Says it Will Boost Defense Capacity to Counter North Korean Threat

South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup said on Sunday that his country would enhance its defense capabilities and work closely with the United States and Japan to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile threat. Lee, speaking at an Asian security meeting in Singapore, said the situation on the Korean peninsula…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 12, 2022