China, South American trading bloc eye $200 bn trade
June 30th, 2012 - 5:03 pm ICT by IANS
Mendoza (Argentina), June 30 (IANS) China and South American trading bloc Mercosur pledged here to further promote economic cooperation and lift bilateral trade to $200 billion in 2016.The target was ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
IBSA calls for early conclusion of WTO Doha round
January 28th, 2012 - 6:44 pm ICT by IANS
Davos, Jan 28 (IANS) India, Brazil and South Africa have called for early conclusion of the Doha round of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) negotiations saying it would help boost ... Read more...
Posted in World |
India sees trade with South Africa, Brazil soon topping $25 bn
October 17th, 2011 - 11:13 pm ICT by IANS
Pretoria, Oct 17 (IANS) The global economy and the stalled multilateral trade talks will figure prominently at the 5th India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) Summit Tuesday even as New Delhi ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Bangladeshi businessmen eye Indian investments
July 8th, 2011 - 11:18 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, July 8 (IANS) The new bilateral agreements between India and Bangladesh will not only boost multilateral trade in the region but also attract more Indian investments to the country, ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
‘Time ripe to conclude WTO Doha Round talks’
April 28th, 2011 - 12:49 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Some forward looking moves on industrial goods and other tariffs can help conclude Doha round of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) talks this year, a ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Former Japan PM Hatoyama meets Manmohan Singh
January 17th, 2011 - 5:15 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Former Japanese Prime Minister Yokio Hatoyama, who is on a two-day visit to India, met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today.Hatoyama also met Commerce and ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor to be model of bilateral ties: ex Japan PM
January 17th, 2011 - 1:39 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Former Japanese Prime Minister Yokio Hatoyama, who is on a two-day visit to India, has said the industrial corridor being executed between New Delhi and Mumbai would ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Ex-Japanese PM meets Sheila Dikshit in Delhi
January 16th, 2011 - 9:41 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Jan 16(ANI): Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, who is on a brief visit to India, met Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit here on Sunday.Hatoyama will stay in the national ... Read more...
Posted in National |
India to speed up trade talks with EU, Japan and Malaysia
August 25th, 2010 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) India is taking proactive measures to conclude bilateral trade agreements with the European Union, Japan and Malaysia, as the future of the Doha round of multilateral trade ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
India invites Austria to participate in infrastructure development
February 17th, 2010 - 5:36 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma has invited Austria to participate in the creation and management of world class infrastructure in India.Speaking at the inaugural session of ... Read more...
Posted in National |
India, US pledge to stimulate global economic revival
November 25th, 2009 - 11:22 am ICT by ANI
By Smita PrakashWashington, Nov. 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Barack Obama on Tuesday took note of the new opportunities offered bytheir economies and their respective strengths, and their ... Read more...
Posted in World |
‘Poor countries being ignored in economic crisis’
October 2nd, 2009 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
Geneva, Oct 2 (IANS) The global community needs to urgently address the marginalisation of the world's poorest countries while discussing ways out of the economic meltdown, says Ujal Singh Bhatia, India's ambassador ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Manmohan Singh leaves for G20 summit in Pittsburgh
September 23rd, 2009 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday left for the US to attend the G20 summit in Pittsburgh hosted by President Barack Obama.
The summit will take stock of ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Delhi ‘breakthrough’ will restart Doha trade talks: Anand Sharma (Roundup)
September 4th, 2009 - 10:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Top officials of the 153 members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will meet in Geneva later this month after a "breakthrough" was reached to resume ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Delhi ‘breakthrough’ will restart Doha trade talks: Anand Sharma (Lead)
September 4th, 2009 - 7:25 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Top officials of the 153 members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will meet in Geneva later this month after a "breakthrough" was reached to resume ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
‘Breakthrough’ in Doha trade talks achieved: Anand Sharma
September 4th, 2009 - 5:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The 153 members of World Trade Organisation (WTO) will resume formal talks at its headquarters in Geneva later this month to conclude the Doha round of ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
India pushes for global trade talks, end to protectionism (Roundup)
September 3rd, 2009 - 10:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Hosting some 40 trade ministers from across the world for a two-day meeting here, India Thursday made a strong plea for an end to protectionism by some ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
India pushes for global trade talks, end to protectionism
September 3rd, 2009 - 7:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Hosting some 40 trade ministers from across the world for a two-day meeting here, India Thursday made a strong plea for an end to protectionism by some ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Krishna meets Brazil president ahead of IBSA summit
September 1st, 2009 - 8:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Tuesday called on Brazilian President Lula da Silva ahead of the fourth IBSA summit of India, Brazil and South Africa, and stressed ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
Conclusion of Doha talks will boost global rade: FICCI
August 30th, 2009 - 1:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) With the stage set for a mini-ministerial meeting of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) here this week, a leading industry lobby in India has urged the member ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Krishna to leave for Brazil Friday
August 27th, 2009 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna goes to Brasilia Friday to firm up the agenda for the fourth IBSA summit of the heads of state of India, Brazil ... Read more...
Posted in Uncategorized |
India remains committed to Doha trade talks: Minister
August 27th, 2009 - 2:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Ahead of playing host to a mini-ministerial meet of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) here, India's Commerce Minister Anand Sharma said the country remained committed to ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Kamal Nath’s new portfolio takes industry by surprise
May 29th, 2009 - 1:17 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) The decision to shift Kamal Nath out of the commerce ministry to be given charge of the road transport and highways portfolio was Thursday seen by ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
River water sharing needs regional approach: Bangladeshi experts
March 22nd, 2009 - 1:52 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, March 22 (IANS) A regional approach to river water sharing, rather than a bilateral one, would help solve the sticky issue with neighbour India as well as Nepal and Bhutan, Bangladeshi ... Read more...
Posted in World |
No compromise on key issues in WTO talks: India
November 17th, 2008 - 7:07 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): Union Minister for Trade and Commerce said in New Delhi on Monday that India will not compromise on some of the issues which have stalled world ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Securing livelihood of farmers in developing countries key for success of Doha Round
August 13th, 2008 - 5:05 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Aug 12 (ANI): Minister of Commerce and Industry kamal Nath today said that securing livelihood concerns of small and marginal farmers in developing countries is key for successful conclusion ... Read more...
Posted in National |
India, Britain call for flexibility on trade issues
August 12th, 2008 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) India and Britain Tuesday urged all countries to show greater flexibility while dealing with issues like multilateral trade that will benefit both the world's poor countries and ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Kamal Nath to hold WTO meeting after UPA Govt wins trust vote
July 13th, 2008 - 4:10 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi , July 13 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath, who was scheduled to leave for Geneva on July 19 for crucial World Trade Organisation talks, is likely to ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
US asks India to focus on global challenges
June 25th, 2008 - 4:52 pm ICT by ANI
Chennai, June 25 (ANI): India has to exercise leadership on common challenges and opportunities to become a major player in the global community, United States Consul General David T Hopper said ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Farm leaders to discuss fresh WTO proposals on agriculture today
June 11th, 2008 - 10:46 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Leaders of different agricultural forums will meet here today to discuss the fresh WTO proposals on agriculture.Over 25 farm leaders from across the country will deliberate ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Doha deal can help resolve food crisis: WTO
May 8th, 2008 - 12:44 am ICT by admin
DPA
Geneva, May 7 (DPA) The head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) said Wednesday that the multilateral trade body must help provide a solution to the spreading global food crisis. In his ... Read more...
Posted in World |
US offers to help India expand renewable energy share
April 24th, 2008 - 12:08 am ICT by admin
Chennai, April 23 (IANS) The US is all for helping India expand its renewable energy share, a top US official said here Wednesday, stressing on the importance of "clean technology". "America's goal, ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
New India needs new engagement, Brown to India Inc.
March 26th, 2008 - 7:55 pm ICT by admin
London, Mar.26 (ANI): A new India, with a rising confidence is clearly visible, and this requires new engagement by the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Gordon Brown told a 14-member Confederation of ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |