Algeria authorised to join BRICS New Development Bank
Algeria has been authorised to become a member of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), the bank’s president, Dilma Rousseff, said on Saturday.
Trade & Investment
Iran’s President Pezeshkian seeks $100 billion in foreign investments
With an aim to boost the country’s economy, Iran’s new president Masoud Pezeshkian said that he is seeking some $100 billion in foreign investment to achieve an annual target of 8 per cent economic growth. If the country manages to achieve the target, this would mean a major increase in economic growth from the current […]
Bengal Middle East Express Connects Haldia Dock Complex to Jebel Ali Port, UAE
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) announces the launch of the Bengal Middle East Express (BMEx), a new container vessel service connecting the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) with the Jebel Ali Port in the UAE.
Government may lift the ban on non-basmati white rice export
It’s almost a year since the government had put a ban on export of non-basmati white rice, but the restrictions may soon be relaxed considering the surplus output of the commodity.
National Logistics Day: A Reminder to Take Action for a Sustainable Future
Logistics are an important part of our on-the-go lifestyle. It is, in fact, the backbone of many flourishing industries. From procurement to packaging, logistics covers all the processes a business has in place to get its goods from the point of origin to the destination.
Israeli-UAE agree to promote film and TV content production
Under the new agreement, the film commissions will create an intercultural cooperation, creating content with the goal of promoting tolerance, education and developing a deeper cultural understanding between the Emirati and Israeli people,” said Abu Dhabi Film Commissioner Hans Fraikin.
Reviewing ban on Guyana catfish
High-level discussions with Guyana’s President Dr Irfaan Ali, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has committed his Government to reviewing the ban on catfish which was imposed early 2017 under the Granger-led administration
PM Muhyiddin said, “Malaysia needs to produce critical products”
Malaysia needs to have the capability to produce critical products, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Palm Oil Trade – Malaysia and India Aim to Repair Soured Ties
India is the world’s biggest palm oil importer but its purchases from Malaysia, the second-biggest palm exporter behind Indonesia. Malaysia and India will work on improving ties that soured under former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and badly affected palm oil trade between the countries
India-US trade to reach US$ 280 billion in five years: Indian Envoy to US
In the wake of intense negotiations between India and the US to resolve their trade differences, India’s ambassador to the US Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Wednesday