India’s Infosys signs $454-mln deal with Danske Bank

Infosys, India’s No.2 IT services provider, signed a $454-million contract with Denmark’s Danske Bank on Monday, at a time when the broader sector is struggling
IBM nears $5 billion deal for software provider Apptio, Wall Street Journal reports

IBM is nearing a deal to acquire software company Apptio for about $5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the
Renewables growth did not dent fossil fuel dominance in 2022, report says

Global energy demand rose 1% last year and record renewables growth did nothing to shift the dominance of fossil fuels, which still accounted for 82%
At Asia energy event, officials warn against sacrificing growth for transition

Hydrocarbons will be an important part of Asia’s energy mix, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and industry executives said on Monday, as affordability and energy
Four Paths to a Climate-Friendly Energy Transition for Asia and the Pacific

A smooth energy transition promotes sustainable development and climate resilience but it requires efforts on multiple fronts. Developing countries in Asia and the Pacific are
Fighting surges in Sudan’s capital as three-day ceasefire expires

DUBAI, June 21 (Reuters) – Heavy clashes broke out between rival military factions in several parts of Sudan’s capital on Wednesday as a 72-hour ceasefire
Price Shock: What $200 Per Barrel Oil Would Mean for Asia

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has increased global oil market volatility. The economic impact of another oil price shock, should it materialize, would be significant.
Your Questions Answered: Why are Energy Prices High and How Can They be Reduced?

ADB Principal Energy Specialist Kelly Hewitt answers questions about why energy costs are so high and what consumers and governments can do to bring them
The Power of Retail Bonds: A Stable Funding Source for Asian Governments

Retail bonds provide stability, attract individual investors, and support financial literacy in Asia’s growing bond market. Retail bonds are neither new nor terribly exciting financial
Three Ways to Boost Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for Universal Health Care

Countries can narrow economic and social inequalities, and deliver on long-term commitments to sexual and reproductive health and rights, by prioritizing universal health care. Giving

