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India-New Zealand FTA: Expanding India’s footprint in Oceania

More than a trade deal, the India-New Zealand FTA is a strategic gateway to new markets, fresh investment and stronger capabilities, positioning India to compete, connect, and grow across the Asia-Pacific.

The Economic Times · 12h ago

Japan Goes Bolsonaro by 80%, New Zealand Goes Lula by the Same — Brazil's Overseas Split Explained

Brazilian voters abroad split sharply in the presidential runoff, with Bolsonaro dominant in Japan and Lula sweeping New Zealand, while Europe and Asia-Pacific reflected broader diaspora divisions.

Latin Times · Oct 25

Putin, Xi and Trump could meet at China summit, Kremlin says

The Russian, Chinese and US presidents, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, could potentially meet at an upcoming Asia-Pacific summit in China, the Kremlin said on Monday. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group is to hold a summit in the Chinese city of Shenzhen between November 18-19.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Babcock & Wilcox Bags $22M Waste-To-Energy Technology Contract

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc (NYSE:BW) business segment B&W Renewable has secured a contract for ~$22 million to help a power producer in Asia reduce its reliance on coal and decrease the amount of waste sent to landfills. B&W Renewable will design and supply a 440-ton-per-day waste-to-energy boiler, DynaGrate combustion grate, and other…

Benzinga · Feb 14, 2022

Indonesia Signs Deal with France to Buy 6 Rafale Warplanes

Indonesia signed a deal with France Thursday to buy six Rafale warplanes as part of an anticipated total order of 42, Jakarta's defense minister said, as Paris bolsters military ties in the Asia-Pacific. "We agreed on the purchase of 42 Rafale.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2022

Coty Q2 Bottom-Line Beats Street View; Raises FY22 Adjusted EPS Outlook

Coty Inc (NYSE:COTY) reported second-quarter FY22 sales growth of 11.5% year-on-year, to $1.58 billion, missing the analyst consensus of $1.60 billion. Like-For-Like (LFL) revenue increased 12% Y/Y, driven by a 12% increase in both Prestige and Consumer Beauty segments. Revenue in the Americas rose 9% Y/Y, EMEA increased 12%, and Asia-Pacific grew 17%.…

Benzinga · Feb 8, 2022

Hotels in Asia-Pacific likely to see surge in investment as Covid-19 restrictions ease

HONG KONG: Hotels in Asia-Pacific are likely to receive investment of more than US$9 billion this year, a 30% increase from 2021, as countries begin to ease their Covid-19 restrictions and some confidence returns to the hospitality sector, according to JLL.

Bangkok Post · Jan 26, 2022

Govt 'ready' to host 2022 Apec meet

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has announced that Thailand is fully prepared to serve as host this year for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, says government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

Bangkok Post · Jan 22, 2022

After COVID, Asia must bolster social safety net: UN labour chief

International Labour Organization head expresses optimism Asia-Pacific will not abandon globalisation post-pandemic.

Al Jazeera · Jan 21, 2022

Biden, Japan's Kishida to Discuss Asia Security, Ukraine

US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will discuss deterrence in the Asia-Pacific region and a "united" Western alliance against Russian threats to Ukraine in a virtual meeting Friday, officials said. Biden has made restoring the importance of the US-Japanese relationship a priority since taking office exactly…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 21, 2022