Union Budget 2025-26: A Bold, Inclusive, and Growth-Driven Blueprint for India’s Future, Says EEPC India

Union Budget 2025-26: A Bold, Inclusive, and Growth-Driven Blueprint for India’s Future, Says EEPC India

February 2: The Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) India has hailed the Union Budget 2025-26 as a bold, inclusive, and growth-oriented roadmap that reinforces India’s economic ambitions. EEPC India Chairman Pankaj Chadha commended the government’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure development, with a record-breaking capital expenditure of ₹11.21 lakh crore for 2025-26. This robust public spending […]

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Thailand’s High-Speed Rail to China Set for 2030 Completion—A Decade Behind Schedule

Thailand’s High-Speed Rail to China Set for 2030 Completion—A Decade Behind Schedule

BANGKOK: Thailand’s long-awaited high-speed rail link to China, passing through Laos, is now expected to commence operations in 2030—almost ten years later than initially planned, the Thai government confirmed on Wednesday (Jan 29). The 609-km (378-mile) Thai section of the railway, which connects the capital Bangkok to Nong Khai at the Laos border, has made […]

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Southeast Asian Cities Rank Among World’s Most Polluted, IQAir Reports

Southeast Asian Cities Rank Among World’s Most Polluted, IQAir Reports

Southeast Asia continues to grapple with alarming air pollution levels, with several cities ranking among the world’s most polluted, according to air-monitoring organization IQAir. As of Friday, Ho Chi Minh City held the unenviable title of the world’s second-most polluted city, followed by Phnom Penh in third and Bangkok in fifth place. In Bangkok, a […]

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Apple Faces Stiff Competition in China as Q4 iPhone Shipments Drop 25%

Apple Faces Stiff Competition in China as Q4 iPhone Shipments Drop 25%

BEIJING – Apple’s iPhone shipments in China experienced a sharp 25% decline in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to data from research firm Canalys, underscoring the growing pressure from a resurgent Huawei in one of the world’s largest smartphone markets. The U.S. tech giant shipped 13.1 million units during the quarter, retaining a narrow […]

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CS Nominee Kagwe Pledges to Revolutionize Agriculture for Kenyan Youth

CS Nominee Kagwe Pledges to Revolutionize Agriculture for Kenyan Youth

Nairobi, Kenya – Agriculture Cabinet Secretary nominee Mutahi Kagwe has vowed to transform farming into an appealing and profitable venture for Kenyan youth, shedding its current image as a “boring” occupation. Kagwe, who addressed the National Assembly Committee on Appointments on Tuesday, emphasized the need to integrate cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches to reinvigorate the […]

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