Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s big schemes are in focus as he seeks a rare third term in the nation’s ongoing general elections. One of his flagship projects is the Make in India scheme, that aims to transform the country into a manufacturing hub. Ishan Garg pays a visit to…
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Speaking at the Singapore Airshow in February, Airbus Asia-Pacific’s president Anand Stanley told CNA about the backlog orders and that Asia-Pacific region is the fastest growing market, and also the largest market, in aviation. “We are talking about 19,000 to 20,000 aircraft over the next 20 years, so it is (an) unstoppable demand to be honest,” he said. The demand for aircraft has been going up post-pandemic, said Mr Stanley. “We are looking at 19,000…
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SINGAPORE: Instead of paying a noodle stall for his food order, a man transferred money between two of his bank accounts and then pretended that he had paid the stall’s operator. Siew Weng Chuin, 25, said that he would make the payment via PayNow and then changed the payee in the…
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An estate in the city’s Anderlecht district has meanwhile become a hotbed of crime and drug dealing for months. At its peak, police struggled to contain the influence of local criminals. Dealers even set up checkpoints, blocking roads and conducting ID checks for people entering the housing blocks. Law enforcement…
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TOKYO : Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Thursday the central bank will scrutinise the yen’s recent declines in guiding monetary policy.”Sharp, one-sided yen falls are negative for the economy and therefore undesirable,” as it makes it difficult for companies to set business plans, Ueda told parliament.”If currency…
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For some, hotels are mere stopovers in the journey, but seasoned travellers understand that the right choice can elevate an entire trip. With a global footprint spanning almost 1,200 locations, Holiday Inn is a familiar brand that has been catering to generations of guests seeking comfort and convenience. There are…
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