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tesla to set up electric car manufacturing unit in southern india

16Mar

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tesla to set up electric car manufacturing unit in southern india

TESLA TO SET UP ELECTRIC CAR MANUFACTURING UNIT IN SOUTHERN INDIA By Reuters Billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla Inc will set up an electric-car manufacturing unit in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, according to a government document seen by Reuters on Saturday. "The U.S. firm Tesla will be opening an electric car manufacturing unit in Karnataka," the state government said in a brief statement. The statement was part of a broader document outlining the highlights of India's budget to its people in the local language of Kannada. Last month, the electric carmaker incorporated Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA) India and Energy Private Limited with its registered office in the city of Bengaluru in Karnataka, a hub for global technology companies. State Chief Minister B.S. Yediy...

most expensive hotel suites in the world

18Feb

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Business, News

most expensive hotel suites in the world

MOST EXPENSIVE HOTEL SUITES IN THE WORLD THE EMPATHY SUITE, PALMS CASINO RESORT, LAS VEGAS, USA Located 2 km (1.2 mi) from The Strip, this boutique Las Vegas resort features a one-of-a-kind art program interwoven throughout the property with works by globally famous artists. The hotel is home to the world’s most expensive hotel room, The Empathy Suite Sky Villa, which comes at $100,000 USD per night. Designed by British artist Damien Hirst, this suite includes two master bedrooms, massage tables, a salt relaxation room, and a cantilevered jacuzzi that overlooks the Strip. ROYAL PENTHOUSE SUITE, HOTEL PRESIDENT WILSON, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND Facing Lake Geneva, the iconic Hotel President Wilson, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is one of the most contemporary addresses in Geneva, set against...

how to start a business during economic instability?

11Feb

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how to start a business during economic instability?

HOW TO START A BUSINESS DURING ECONOMIC INSTABILITY? Reality hits us hard. 2020 was one of the worst years for many of us. Various businesses have to be closed down and workers are laid off from their full-time jobs. If you are thinking of starting a business during this crisis, you either have to stand out and have a contingency plan that can sustain your business in the long run. In January, Caroline Castrillon, a contributing writer for Forbes wrote a few ways to start a business during Covid. (All credit goes to the writer and Forbes) Determine your “why” The first step is to take some time to think about why you want to start a business. Are you passionate about a particular product or service? Do you want to make a difference in the community? Or maybe you're finally ready to ...

9Feb

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top 5 most profitable business

TOP 5 MOST PROFITABLE BUSINESS With the current economic instability, entrepreneurs who wish to strike it big in specific industries have to play it smart. To help readers find potential sectors to start your business in, IKON has put together a list of the most profitable companies: Accounting, tax prep, bookkeeping services Legal services Real-estate leasing Outpatient care Offices of real estate agents and brokers On the other hand, some of the least profitable are as below: Oil and gas extraction Mining support Beverage manufacturing Grocery wholesale Garden and lawn supplies

14Jan

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sashaying her way into the world – dato emma ibrahim, the sole of red profile sdn bhd

SASHAYING HER WAY INTO THE WORLD - DATO EMMA IBRAHIM, THE SOLE OF RED PROFILE SDN BHD Marilyn Monroe once quoted, "Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world." And that is precisely what this Sarawak born woman is doing. Dato' Normah Ibrahim, or more popularly known as Dato' Emma Ibrahim, a well-dressed and cheerful lady, sitting in her office in Damansara is known as the 'Boot Lady'. The corporate world was not challenging enough. With a degree in Business Administration from Maine University, Dato' Emma began climbing the corporate ladder as a financial advisor for Bumiputera Commerce Bank. After ten years in the banking world, she stepped up the ladder to become a Managing Director with GP Oceans, an oil and gas company based in Singapore, for their KL branch offi...

post-pandemic marketing strategies that can be adopted with long-term benefits

12Jan

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post-pandemic marketing strategies that can be adopted with long-term benefits

POST-PANDEMIC MARKETING STRATEGIES THAT CAN BE ADOPTED WITH LONG-TERM BENEFITS As the world struggles to recover from the ill-effects of Covid-19 pandemic, it is important to take into account how the digital marketing realm is going to shift and how to retain the already existing consumers. We are going to look at a few ways of how digital marketing can be sustainable post-pandemic. Focus on existing customers. If you are struggling to bring in new customers, try focusing more on the ones you already have or who are still with you despite the economic downturn. In addition to creating services and ad campaigns to target their new needs, you may also want to issue refunds to clients who had prepaid memberships or were on auto-pay during the lockdown period. While this could hur...

Huawei Malaysia Launches Incubator and Acceleration Programme for Tech Startups

3Dec

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Huawei Malaysia Launches Incubator and Acceleration Programme for Tech Startups

Huawei Malaysia Launches Incubator and Acceleration Programme for Tech Startups Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (Huawei) has brought the Huawei Spark programme to Malaysia -- a programme which aims to incubate and accelerate company growth and build an ecosystem for businesses in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The programme was launched today in collaboration with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation's (MDEC) Global Acceleration and Innovation Network programme (GAIN) and powered by TM ONE -- the enterprise and public sector business solutions arm of Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) -- through its Alpha Edge Cloud platform. The competition was launched online followed by a panel discussion featuring experts from Huawei, MDEC and TM ONE on the tech ecosystem in Malaysia. R...

The Pressing Need for An Inclusive Post-Pandemic Recovery

24Nov

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The Pressing Need for An Inclusive Post-Pandemic Recovery

The Pressing Need for An Inclusive Post-Pandemic Recovery Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to work towards an inclusive post-pandemic economic recovery. In his speech at the virtual APEC CEO Dialogues Malaysia 2020, Muhyiddin said that countries must reaffirm their commitment a rules-based multilateral trading system as nations would need to trade and invest their way out of the current economic downturn, according to The Malaysian Reserve. “This is essential for our businesses, as market stability and predictability are the central pillars which ensure that trade and investment continue to flow, even during times of crisis,” “It is in this spirit that we hope to implement the APEC Post-2020 Vision. This Vision, which is set to...