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Budget 2026: Indian VCs Want Action Rather Than Promises

India, Jan. 27 -- With the Union Budget 2026 set for February 1, India's venture capital (VC) ecosystem stands at a pivotal juncture. After years of rapid expansion, VC funding momentum moderated in 2... Read More


APC Warns Media Against 2027 VP Speculation, Says Running Mate Decision Not Due

Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- Speaking on Arise News on Tuesday, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said discussions about a vice-presidential candidate are premature, stressing that the decision re... Read More


Positive signals from Viet Nam's exports in early days of January

Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 27 -- According to data from the General Department of Customs, in the first half of January, Viet Nam's total import-export turnover reached approximately US$39.34 billion, up 14... Read More


Myanmar steps up Nipah virus monitoring, issues travel health advisory

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Myanmar's Ministry of Health has strengthened monitoring measures for the Nipah virus and issued health advice for travelers, despite no confirmed cases being detected in the cou... Read More


Airfloa Rail signs MoU to supply automatic door systems for Vande Bharat; Stock jumps 3%

Bengaluru, Jan. 27 -- The shares of the Micro-Cap company specialising in the engineering, design, manufacturing, and assembly of high-precision components and turnkey interior solutions for the railw... Read More


Youth, Minor Girl Missing in Odisha's Bolangir for Three Days, Family Alleges Foul Play

Bolangir, Jan. 27 -- A youth and his minor friend have allegedly gone missing for the past three days in Odisha's Bolangir district, triggering concern and speculation over possible foul play. The mis... Read More


Dangote Raises Petrol Price by N100 per Liter Nationwide

Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- In a statement on Monday, the $20 billion refinery said its gantry price is now N799 per liter, while retail outlets are selling at N839 per liter-up from N699 and N739 per liter, ... Read More


Strategic playbook: India's 'mother of all deals' outmanoeuvres US tariffs and counters China's shadow

India, Jan. 27 -- India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday (January 27) sealed a long-anticipated Free Trade Agreement (FTA), heralded on both continents as a transformative pact linking two major... Read More


84 arrested last year over bribery allegations - CIABOC

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) says that a total of 84 individuals have been arrested in 2025 for accepting bribes. According to the... Read More


Final call for physical road tax: Renew at post office before full digital switch on Feb 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 27 -- Pos Malaysia has issued a final reminder to motorists who still require a physical road tax slip to complete their renewals at post offices nationwide before the upcoming Febr... Read More