G20 emerging as powerful global voice, says Manmohan
April 3rd, 2009 - 2:45 am ICT by IANS
By Arvind Padmanabhan
London, April 2 (IANS) Satisfied with the outcome of the G20 summit here and content that the final declaration reflected the issues raised by India, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ... Read more...
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India says wants to solve boundary dispute with China
March 20th, 2009 - 3:44 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon has said India and China are attempting to find a solution to the vexed boundary dispute
"While we attempt to resolve our differences ... Read more...
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China complains to WTO over ban on toys by India
March 19th, 2009 - 1:28 pm ICT by ANI
Geneva, Mar 19 (ANI): The issue of a ban imposed by India on Chinese toys has been taken to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) by China.China used a meeting of the ... Read more...
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Bush warns Obama on protectionism, defends his record
March 18th, 2009 - 10:43 am ICT by IANS
Toronto, March 18 (IANS) In his first major speech after leaving office two months ago, former US president George Bush Tuesday defended his eight-year record and warned his successor Barack Obama ... Read more...
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US Trade Representative says G-20 nations India took protectionist route
March 3rd, 2009 - 7:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar. 3 (ANI): The US Trade Representative has claimed that a number of G-20 countries including India have adopted protectionist measures despite having committed to not raising trade barriers especially ... Read more...
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India can influence the US, says PM aide
March 1st, 2009 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) India had sent a "very strong demarche" which led to the US removing India from the mandate of special representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke, according ... Read more...
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Global outsourcing benefited US firms: Nasscom
February 26th, 2009 - 11:48 am ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 26 (IANS) Indian IT industry body Nasscom has reacted cautiously to US President Barack Obama's remarks on outsourcing, saying global outsourcing had benefited US firms that generate over 50 ... Read more...
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US move to withdraw tax breaks a matter of concern: FICCI
February 25th, 2009 - 10:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Wednesday expressed concern over US President Barack Obama's statement on ending tax breaks for outsourcing companies, saying "protectionist ... Read more...
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G7 ministers pledge to stimulate recovery of global economy
February 15th, 2009 - 2:21 am ICT by IANS
Rome, Feb 15 (DPA) Finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of Seven (G7) most-industrialized nations ended talks Saturday with a pledge to re-establish confidence in the stricken global financial system ... Read more...
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EU praises Obama opposition to protectionism
February 5th, 2009 - 4:26 am ICT by IANS
Brussels/Washington, Feb 5 (DPA) The European Union (EU) Wednesday applauded US President Barack Obama for warning against protectionist measures in the midst of a global economic crisis.Obama, in interviews with US television ... Read more...
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‘Buy American’ provision in US stimulus plan stirs debate (Repeat for all needing)
January 31st, 2009 - 12:47 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 31 (IANS) A "Buy American" provision in President Barack Obama's $819 billion stimulus plan that bans the purchase of foreign construction material for public works projects has set off a ... Read more...
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Sparks fly over ‘Buy American’ provision in US stimulus plan
January 30th, 2009 - 11:29 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) A "Buy American" provision in President Barack Obama's $819 billion stimulus plan that bans the purchase of foreign construction materials for public works projects has set off a ... Read more...
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Kamal Nath calls for improved competitiveness
January 30th, 2009 - 9:05 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Emphasising the need for continued economic liberalisation, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath Friday said improved competitiveness, not isolation, was needed to face global competition.“Governments must pursue domestic policies ... Read more...
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Liberalisation of the global economy should continue: Kamal Nath
January 30th, 2009 - 6:31 pm ICT by ANI
Davos, Jan.30 (ANI): Concerned by the worldwide economic slowdown, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath has urged the international community to join hands for more efforts to liberalise the global ... Read more...
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Apec leaders say protectionism will deepen crisis
November 23rd, 2008 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
Lima, Nov 23 (IANS) Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) countries have warned that "protectionist measures" driven by sliding growth rate would only deepen the current global economic crisis, EFE reported ... Read more...
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Infosys looking at acquisitions in Japan, Europe
November 17th, 2008 - 4:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Despite the global economic slowdown, India's second largest IT exporter Infosys Technologies Monday said it was looking at mergers and acquisitions in Europe and Japan as it ... Read more...
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Media mogul Murdoch preaches against protectionism
November 1st, 2008 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Nov 1 (DPA) A Democrat in the White House after next week's presidential election could usher in a round of protectionism that would do further damage to the world economy, media ... Read more...
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Medvedev stresses Russia’s leading role in global economy
June 7th, 2008 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
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St Petersburg, June 7 (DPA) Russian President Dmitry Medvedev stressed Russia's leading role in the world economy Saturday and criticized US fiscal policy. "Russia has long been a global player and now ... Read more...
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