India wants to cooperate with Cuba in energy, telecom
July 14th, 2012 - 3:30 pm ICT by IANS
Havana, July 14 (IANS) India has expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Cuba in the sectors of energy, telecommunications and tourism, a media report said here.Indian Minister of State for ... Read more...
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China, US firms sign deal worth $3.4 bn
June 23rd, 2012 - 6:51 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 23 (IANS) Chinese and US enterprises have signed investment contracts worth $3.4 billion during a business forum.The forum was held in eastern China's Jiangsu province.Eighty-five companies from 21 ... Read more...
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Pakistan president to visit Russia
June 19th, 2012 - 1:28 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will undertake a three-day official visit to Russia between June 20-22 to participate in the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), ... Read more...
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India announces $50 mn credit, $25 mn grant for Seychelles
April 30th, 2012 - 9:52 pm ICT by IANS
Mahe, April 30 (IANS) Noting that India "would always be a trusted development partner of Seychelles", visiting President Pratibha Patil Monday announced a $50 million line of credit and ... Read more...
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‘No exclusive US bounty for Hafiz Saeed’
April 29th, 2012 - 4:28 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, April 29 (IANS) US Ambassador to Pakistan Cameron P. Munter has blamed the Pakistani media for "misreporting the issue of Hafiz Saeed" and said the US government did not ... Read more...
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BRICS targets $500 bn intra-group trade by 2015
March 28th, 2012 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The group of five emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) - Wednesday targeted almost doubling intra-group trade to $500 billion ... Read more...
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Over 250 companies to participate in BioAsia 2012
February 7th, 2012 - 10:29 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Feb 7 (IANS) The stage is set for the ninth edition of BioAsia, the annual global bio business forum, beginning here Feb 9.According to Federation of Asian Biotech Associations ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi hosts industry meet
December 19th, 2011 - 12:01 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Dec 18 (IANS/WAM) A business forum was organised here Sunday to discuss industrial growth in the emirate, the organisers said.Government agencies, banks and over 45 companies in the ... Read more...
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Bangalore to host Indian Ocean Rim countries meet
November 8th, 2011 - 6:57 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Nov 8 (IANS) India's tech hub will November 15 host the 11th ministerial meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC) that will focus on promoting ... Read more...
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‘India-Italy trade at 15 billion euros by 2015′
October 31st, 2011 - 8:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The government Monday said the trade between India and Italy will reach 15 billion euros ($21 billion) by 2015, from a little over six billion ... Read more...
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Foreign investment cap hike likely in single brand retail: Anand Sharma
October 31st, 2011 - 8:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The government is considering raising the foreign investment limit in single-brand retail, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said Monday."Currently we have 51 percent FDI ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka, Vietnam ink oil deal
October 14th, 2011 - 9:45 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Oct 14 (IANS) Sri Lanka and Vietnam have signed an oil and gas exploration agreement, Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang said at a forum here Friday.Vietnam's state-run PetroVietnam had ... Read more...
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President heads to Switzerland Friday, to unveil Tagore bust
September 28th, 2011 - 2:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil heads to Europe Friday on an eight-day trip that will take her to Austria and Switzerland, where she will unveil a ... Read more...
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President to visit Switzerland, Austria
September 23rd, 2011 - 1:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil will visit Switzerland and Austria from Sep 30 to Oct 7 in a trip aimed at enhancing bilateral relations with the ... Read more...
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South Korea, Uzbekistan sign $4.1 bn gas deals
August 24th, 2011 - 11:37 pm ICT by IANS
Seoul, Aug 24 (IANS/WAM) South Korea and Uzbekistan have signed deals totalling $4.1 billion to develop the Surgil gas field near the Aral Sea and build a gas and chemical ... Read more...
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Enhance trade with India, says Pakistan forum
August 18th, 2011 - 1:41 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 18 (IANS) A business forum in Karachi has sought enhancement of trade between Pakistan and India.The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) sought an increase in India-Pakistan ... Read more...
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India returning to high growth path: Pranab Mukherjeee
June 28th, 2011 - 9:49 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 28 (IANS) Assuring American investors that India was firmly set on a continuous reform path, Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjeee has said that with recent "major steps" ... Read more...
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Spotted: Shashi Tharoor! (IIFA Diary)
June 26th, 2011 - 3:35 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, June 26 (IANS) Writer-politician Shashi Tharoor made for an unusual, but charming presence at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA), and with his dapper looks, he could well have ... Read more...
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UAE to play bigger role in Bangladesh’s growth
June 5th, 2011 - 11:51 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, June 5 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates seeks to play a bigger role in helping Bangladesh achieve its growth objectives under its Vision 2021 plan, a minister said Sunday."We ... Read more...
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UAE seeks to strengthen ties with Australia
May 6th, 2011 - 12:02 am ICT by IANS
Melbourne, May 5 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates is keen on developing its bilateral relations with Australia, UAE State Minister Reem Ibrahim Al Hashimi here said.Al Hashimi is heading the ... Read more...
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UAE to participate in 16 international trade fairs
January 17th, 2011 - 12:47 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Jan 16 (IANS/WAM) As part of its efforts to attract more foreign investments, the United Arab Emirates will participate in 16 international trade fairs and exhibitions across the globe, including ... Read more...
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India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee meeting in Nairobi
October 12th, 2010 - 4:22 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma will address the 6th India-Kenya Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting in Nairobi on Wednesday.During his visit, Sharma is scheduled to ... Read more...
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A business forum launched to engage with Africa
August 11th, 2010 - 1:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) To mark the increased engagement of India and Africa, a new forum has been launched to encourage more intense economic and business collaboration, powered by a shared ... Read more...
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Expanding Sino-India ties key to truly realizing bilateral economic potential: Patil
May 31st, 2010 - 11:03 am ICT by ANI
Shanghai, May 31 (ANI) : Stressing that economic cooperation is the central element of Sino-India ties, visiting Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Monday called on the business communities of both countries ... Read more...
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President Patil arrives in Shanghai
May 29th, 2010 - 7:21 pm ICT by ANI
By Praful Kumar SinghShanghai, May 29(ANI): Visiting Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil who is on a six day visit to China, reached Shanghai on Saturday afternoon.President Patil will address the Indian community ... Read more...
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President Patil arrives in Shanghai
May 29th, 2010 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
Shanghai, May 29 (IANS) Indian President Pratibha Patil, on the last leg of her China visit, Saturday reached Shanghai where she will meet a business delegation and unveil a bust of ... Read more...
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Russia to make new electric trains with Germany
May 28th, 2010 - 9:53 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia will produce the next generation electric trains with the help of a German rail company.
Russia's railway firm RZD, high-speed train service Aeroexpress, and Germany's Siemens have ... Read more...
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India will target 60 bln dollars bilateral trade with China in 2010: Patil
May 26th, 2010 - 6:58 pm ICT by ANI
On Board Air India One, May 26 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil said on Wednesday that India plans to achieve 60 billion dollars in bilateral trade with China in 2010."I will address ... Read more...
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Businesses ask India, Pakistan to ease restrictions
May 19th, 2010 - 7:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Indian and Pakistani businesses Wednesday asked governments in the two countries to remove visa restrictions and allow cell phone roaming facility to boost bilateral trade. ... Read more...
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Pranab calls for increased India-Pakistan trade
May 18th, 2010 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Tuesday pitched for increased trade with Pakistan, saying it would help reduce tensions between the two neighbours and bring in higher investments ... Read more...
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India, Kazakhstan identify new areas for bilateral cooperation
May 13th, 2010 - 12:00 am ICT by ANI
By Ravi ShankarAstana (Kazakhstan) May 12 (ANI): Indian External affairs Minister S M Krishna, on Wednesday called on Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Prime Minister Karim Massimov.Talking about his meeting, Krishna, presently ... Read more...
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Working together important for inclusive social, economic development, says PM at BRIC summit
April 16th, 2010 - 11:49 am ICT by ANI
Brasilia, April 16 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, here at the BRIC Summit said that people of our countries expect us to work together so as to bring the ... Read more...
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Security tightened at Kumbh Mela after Pune blast
February 15th, 2010 - 2:26 pm ICT by ANI
Haridwar, Feb 15 (ANI): Security has been tightened at Kumbh Mela following the deadly bomb blast in Pune.Kailash Keswani, District President of the Business Forum of Haridwar, said the heightened safety ... Read more...
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Preneet Kaur, CII delegation to visit Turkmenistan
February 5th, 2010 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur and a delegation of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will visit Turkmenistan Feb 7-9 to boost bilateral ties ... Read more...
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Highlight Sundarbans in Copenhagen talks: Bengal government
November 19th, 2009 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IANS) The West Bengal government has written a letter to the centre asking the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to highlight the Sundarbans issue in the Copenhagen ... Read more...
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