Bombardier at Aero India airshow

Bombardier to showcase two class-leading jets at Aero India India represents big potential for business aviation. As the economy grows and the need for global and regional corporate travel increases in the region, the value of a business jet is now well established. Bombardier Aerospace announced that it will showcase two of its class-defining jets … Read more

Top Muslim-friendly holiday destinations

Top Halal Friendly Holiday Destinations for 2013 Malaysia has been rated the world’s top Muslim-friendly holiday destination according to Singapore-based Muslim travel consultancy Crescentrating. “Top Halal Friendly Holiday Destinations for 2013” ranking has been done based on Crescentrating‘s view of it being a good holiday destination for 2013 and the level of Halal food availability, … Read more

India – a major chocolate focus as the other markets begin to slow

Love of chocolate booming in India India emerges as fastest growing market for Western confectionery chocolate On 13 November, India fetes Hindu holiday Diwali, the festival of lights. For five days, India is celebrating with banquets and feasts that include desserts and chocolate. Chocolate consumption in India has almost doubled since 2008, with sales of … Read more

The best places to eat on Earth: Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants to be announced in 2013

First Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list The highly anticipated annual list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, hosted by UK-based Restaurant magazine, will rank from 2013 the 50 best restaurants in Asia. The winners of the inaugural edition of the list of the best places to eat in Asia will be announced at a gala … Read more

Global Retail Development Index led by Brazil, Chile, China, Uruguay and India

Brazil Tops A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index for the Second Year   A growing middle class economy, high consumption rates, a large, urban population, and reduced political and financial risk has catapulted Brazil to first place of the 2012 A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index. Brazil tops A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index for … Read more

India to became the most populous country by 2025

India to Overtake China as Most Populated Country in 2025   India and China currently have the two largest populations in the world, making up 37 percent of the global population. Forecasts by Euromonitor International, the global market research company, show that India will overtake China as the most populous country in 2025. China’s one … Read more