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AirAsia in buyout talks as share fall put loans at risk: Sources

AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes began talks with bankers to take Asia's number one budget airline private after a plunge in its stock price put $200 million worth of loans borrowed against AirAsia's shares at risk.

StanChart CEO plans to cut about 1,000 top staff

Disposals also likely, clients to be cut -CEO memo to staff

AirAsia's potential management-led buyout faces headwinds

AirAsia has come under scrutiny since June when GMT Research issued a critical report questioning its accounts.

IndiGo to file prospectus for $400 million IPO

India's biggest airline IndiGo is set to file the prospectus next week for a domestic stock market listing.

SpiceJet still needs funds as turnaround takes hold: COO

SpiceJet has cut capacity by reducing its fleet to 35 Boeing 737 aircraft from 42 in December.

Singapore tries to shed image as a secretive tax haven

Banks are hurriedly scrutinising their account holders before stricter tax evasion measures come into force.

Global firms vie to hire Indian technologists

Caution reigns as India IT firms kick off results

Accenture to double staff in India tech hub

Yahoo taps India's booming wireless sector

Indian Linux enthusiasts in upbeat mood