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India has decided not to participate in the joint statement on any of the 4 pillars of the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). India’s trade minister has raised concerns about possible discrimination against developing economies. India has decided not to participate in the joint statement on any of the 4 pillars of the US-led Indo-Pacific […]

The funny thing is that the US firm barely has 2% of the market for new devices in that country. However, the brand has great appeal as a status symbol. Xiaomi is in first place, but could lose it very soon due to a decision by the Indian government. Cashify is an Indian company that […]

Wheat exports were already cut sharply in May to bolster national food reserves, following global shortages and soaring prices following the war in Ukraine. India, the world’s second largest wheat producer after China, will impose new restrictions on flour exports to protect its domestic market, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade has said. Agreement required […]

Summer started much earlier than expected this year in India and the consequences are still being felt. While a violent heat wave affects all of South Asia, impacting millions of inhabitants, energy demand has increased exceptionally, causing power cuts and a situation of shortage. Sharp decline in coal stocks India set its record high for […]

The city of Glasgow has just announced that it will return seven antiquities looted around 1800 from sacred sites in northern India. The city of Glasgow, Scotland, announced on Wednesday it would return seven Indian artefacts looted during the colonial period, saying it was a first for a British museum. Six of the items were […]

Given the low occupancy rate, hotels are looking for help to fill rooms. Due to the severe COVID outbreak in Shanghai, the hospitality industry has been hit hard. Revenues are down even compared to last year. Jerome Qiu, chief operating officer of IHG Greater China, said: “If you take Intercontinental Hotels Group, for example, our […]

A senior UAE delegation will visit India on Wednesday to explore prospects of joint investment and cooperation under the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Abdullah bin Touk Al Marri, Minister of Economy, will lead the delegation with Dr Ahmad Belhul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Business and SMEs; Dr Ahmed Al Banna, UAE […]

Thai authorities are introducing two new entry programmes for foreign vaccinated and unvaccinated tourists to replace the old ones as of 1 May. In fact, vaccinated tourists will now enter almost as if they were pre-quarantine, while unvaccinated tourists simply have to undergo a test before departure (such as in Turkey). THAILAND CANCELS THREE OLD […]