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"Threat Environment" Rising Faster, Pacific Island Nations At Risk Of Becoming Footholds: UN
Pacific Island nations are at risk of becoming bases for global criminal gangs, a report by the United Nations drug authority said on Friday, as criminal activity surges across the isolated and economically vulnerable region.
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Bangladesh's Power Demand Rises 7% Amid Protests And Economic Halt
Bangladesh's electricity demand grew 7% over three weeks of deadly nationwide protests that disrupted industrial and commercial activity, data showed, as households cranked up air-conditioners to cool down amid searing heat.
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International Tea Day 2024: A Toast To History, Sustainability, And Habit
International Tea Day, celebrated on May 21st, highlights tea's cultural and economic significance, its health benefits, and the essential role of sustainable production.
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Dubai-Based Economic Freezone DIFC Gets Rules to Govern Web3 Firms: All Details Here
A new set of regulations called the Digital Assets Law has now been deployed over the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This legislation adds some new Web3-centric rules while also making changes to existing laws around contracts, obligations, security, damages, remedies, and foundations.
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"If India Has To Turn Into Technology-Based Country In Coming Years...": ISRO Chief
The Indian space sector is changing from a "closed" and "secretive" society to an open one and the objective behind it is to turn it into an economic or business activity instead of government programme, ISRO Chairman S Somanath said here on Saturday
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Will There Be A Recession In 2024? Here's What Internet Has To Say
A recession is an economic term that refers to a period of decline in the overall economic activity of a country or region.
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China's Economic Recovery "Still At Critical Stage", Says Xi Jinping: Report
President Xi Jinping said that China's economic recovery is at a "critical stage", state broadcaster CCTV reported Friday, as sluggish domestic activity and property sector problems drag on a post-pandemic rebound.
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India Suggests G20 Nations To Cooperate To Deal With Fugitive Economic Offenders
India has suggested to all G-20 nations to actively cooperate to deal comprehensively and efficiently with fugitive economic offenders as part of the action against them and recovery of the assets.
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Meta's Facebook Reports 3.03 Billion Monthly Active Users in Q2 2023, Posts Strong Rise in Advertising Revenue
Facebook parent Meta on Wednesday beat market expectations for quarterly earnings, powered by reviving digital ad business. Meta reported a profit of $7.8 billion (roughly Rs. 63,949 crore) on $32 billion (roughly Rs. 2,62,358 crore) in revenue during Q2, as the number of people using Facebook monthly rose to 3.03 billion.
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US Coast Guard Seeks To Expand Role To Search, Board Vessels In Pacific
The United States Coast Guard is in talks with Pacific Island countries to expand its maritime law enforcement role by allowing U.S. officers to board and search vessels suspected of illegal activity within their economic zones.
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Deal-Making Slows Due To Economic Challenges, Down 78% In 6 Months: Report
Merger and acquisition activity suffered the most, with the values down 92 per cent to USD 6.685 billion, the report said.
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UK Could Soon Legalise Freezing, Seizure of Crypto Assets Linked to Criminal Activities: Report
The UK Lords have reportedly passed the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill. This gives UK’s law enforcement agencies the authority to freeze and confiscate crypto assets linked to busted crimes. The approval from both of UK’s Houses will make the bill eligible to be signed into a law with the signature of King Charles attesting it.
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Internet Shutdowns in India Cost $1.9 Billion to the Country's Economy in the First Half of 2023: Report
Internet shutdowns by law enforcement agencies like the one in Manipur and Punjab cost $1.9 billion (nearly Rs. 15,590 crore) to the Indian economy in the first half of 2023, a report said on Thursday. The shutdowns also led to a loss of nearly $118 million (nearly Rs. 968 crore) in foreign investment and triggered over 21,000 job losses, the globa...
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Net Direct Tax Collection Grows 11% To 3.80 Lakh Crore So Far This Year
Higher advance tax collection helped net direct tax kitty swell 11 per cent to Rs 3.80 lakh crore so far this fiscal, a reflection of economic activity gaining traction.
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India's Economy Is Buzzing But Weaker Exports Could Be A Drag
India's economic activity picked up pace in April on record tax collections and a booming services sector though rising unemployment and weaker trade metrics could sap some sentiment.
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"Threat Environment" Rising Faster, Pacific Island Nations At Risk Of Becoming Footholds: UN
Pacific Island nations are at risk of becoming bases for global criminal gangs, a report by the United Nations drug authority said on Friday, as criminal activity surges across the isolated and economically vulnerable region.
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Bangladesh's Power Demand Rises 7% Amid Protests And Economic Halt
Bangladesh's electricity demand grew 7% over three weeks of deadly nationwide protests that disrupted industrial and commercial activity, data showed, as households cranked up air-conditioners to cool down amid searing heat.
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International Tea Day 2024: A Toast To History, Sustainability, And Habit
International Tea Day, celebrated on May 21st, highlights tea's cultural and economic significance, its health benefits, and the essential role of sustainable production.
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Dubai-Based Economic Freezone DIFC Gets Rules to Govern Web3 Firms: All Details Here
A new set of regulations called the Digital Assets Law has now been deployed over the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This legislation adds some new Web3-centric rules while also making changes to existing laws around contracts, obligations, security, damages, remedies, and foundations.
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"If India Has To Turn Into Technology-Based Country In Coming Years...": ISRO Chief
The Indian space sector is changing from a "closed" and "secretive" society to an open one and the objective behind it is to turn it into an economic or business activity instead of government programme, ISRO Chairman S Somanath said here on Saturday
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Will There Be A Recession In 2024? Here's What Internet Has To Say
A recession is an economic term that refers to a period of decline in the overall economic activity of a country or region.
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China's Economic Recovery "Still At Critical Stage", Says Xi Jinping: Report
President Xi Jinping said that China's economic recovery is at a "critical stage", state broadcaster CCTV reported Friday, as sluggish domestic activity and property sector problems drag on a post-pandemic rebound.
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India Suggests G20 Nations To Cooperate To Deal With Fugitive Economic Offenders
India has suggested to all G-20 nations to actively cooperate to deal comprehensively and efficiently with fugitive economic offenders as part of the action against them and recovery of the assets.
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Meta's Facebook Reports 3.03 Billion Monthly Active Users in Q2 2023, Posts Strong Rise in Advertising Revenue
Facebook parent Meta on Wednesday beat market expectations for quarterly earnings, powered by reviving digital ad business. Meta reported a profit of $7.8 billion (roughly Rs. 63,949 crore) on $32 billion (roughly Rs. 2,62,358 crore) in revenue during Q2, as the number of people using Facebook monthly rose to 3.03 billion.
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US Coast Guard Seeks To Expand Role To Search, Board Vessels In Pacific
The United States Coast Guard is in talks with Pacific Island countries to expand its maritime law enforcement role by allowing U.S. officers to board and search vessels suspected of illegal activity within their economic zones.
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Deal-Making Slows Due To Economic Challenges, Down 78% In 6 Months: Report
Merger and acquisition activity suffered the most, with the values down 92 per cent to USD 6.685 billion, the report said.
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UK Could Soon Legalise Freezing, Seizure of Crypto Assets Linked to Criminal Activities: Report
The UK Lords have reportedly passed the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill. This gives UK’s law enforcement agencies the authority to freeze and confiscate crypto assets linked to busted crimes. The approval from both of UK’s Houses will make the bill eligible to be signed into a law with the signature of King Charles attesting it.
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Internet Shutdowns in India Cost $1.9 Billion to the Country's Economy in the First Half of 2023: Report
Internet shutdowns by law enforcement agencies like the one in Manipur and Punjab cost $1.9 billion (nearly Rs. 15,590 crore) to the Indian economy in the first half of 2023, a report said on Thursday. The shutdowns also led to a loss of nearly $118 million (nearly Rs. 968 crore) in foreign investment and triggered over 21,000 job losses, the globa...
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Net Direct Tax Collection Grows 11% To 3.80 Lakh Crore So Far This Year
Higher advance tax collection helped net direct tax kitty swell 11 per cent to Rs 3.80 lakh crore so far this fiscal, a reflection of economic activity gaining traction.
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India's Economy Is Buzzing But Weaker Exports Could Be A Drag
India's economic activity picked up pace in April on record tax collections and a booming services sector though rising unemployment and weaker trade metrics could sap some sentiment.
