Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, met Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, as both the nations kicked off their discussions on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
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Singapore Parliament rejects proposal hitting out at Free Trade Agreement with India
Singapore’s Parliament has rejected a proposal from the Opposition hitting out at an FTA with India for allegedly paving the way for Indian professionals to take up domestic workers’ jobs in this country.
India, Oman agree to deepen bilateral mining ties
India and Oman have signed an agreement to enhance and develop cooperation between the two countries in the field of mining.
Dubai’s external trade with India climbs to AED 67 billion in first half of 2021: Customs
Dubai Customs has announced that the volume of external trade with India touched AED 67 billion in the first half of 2021 alone, across gold, jewellery, diamonds, vehicles, telecoms and petroleum oils, as compared to AED 89 billion in 2020.
US Senate gives nod to infra bill after months of negotiations
Following months of negotiations, the US Senate has approved a long-awaited bipartisan infrastructure bill, though analysts feel that the legislation falls short of its promise.
Singapore ranks first, India among top five risers in Global Youth Development Index
Singapore ranked first in the world while India at rank 122 was among the top five risers in the latest Global Youth Development Index measuring the condition of young people across 181 countries, released by the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.
UK unveils GBP 5 million research programme in fight against climate change
The United Kingdom government is stepping up efforts to prepare and protect against the impacts of climate change, launching a new GBP 5 million research programme today that will provide the backbone needed to drive forward the UK’s world-leading response to climate change.
Singapore’s GDP to grow 4℅ to 6℅ this year despite uncertain global outlook: Finance Minister Lawrence Wong
Singapore Minister Lawrence Wong said that with uncertainty looming large over global economy outlook, continue to expect Singapore’s GDP growth at least 4 per cent to 6 per cent this year.
UK, Singapore begin talks on digital trade technology, barriers
The United Kingdom and Singapore have started negotiations on cutting barriers to digital trade, seeking to go further than the rollover free-trade agreement they struck when Britain left the European Union.
Model Tenancy Act to boost NRIs’ investment hopes in Indian rent market: ANAROCK’s Shajai Jacob
The Indian Cabinet’s recent approval for the Model Tenancy Act is being hailed as a landmark moment in Indian rent market.
