November 2010

Amicable Indo-Pak relations to strengthen South Asia

Pakistan Observer, 26 November 2010
Amicable relation between India and Pakistan is fundamental for strengthening South Asian Community and boosting intra-SAARC economic cooperation. More…

India, Taiwan trade to double to $10 bn by 2015: Envoy

The Economic Times, 25 November 2010
India and Taiwan are expected to double bilateral trade to USD 10 billion by 2015 through food processing, information and communication technology and electrical engineering tie-ups, Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre Representative in New Delhi Wenchyi Ong said today. More…

Bilateral Trade between India and League of Arab States to reach US$120 billion by 2010–11: CII Report

Orissa Diary, 25 November 2010
India and the 22 League of Arab Nations will soon become major trading partners, exhibiting significant improvement in bilateral trade and is expected to reach US$120 billion by 2010–11 and 240 Billion USD by 2014. More…

Indo-Pak trade potential at $10 bn

The Tribune, 25 November 2010
The story of India-Pakistan trade can be captured by the fact that while trade through the official channels is just $2 billion, the unofficial figure which includes informal trade and via third country transit is $10 billion, five times larger. More…

Pakistani business delegation for boosting trade with India

Sify News, 24 November 2010
Even as ties between India and Pakistan remain frosty and dialogue suspended in the wake of the Mumbai carnage nearly two years ago, a 12-member Pakistani trade delegation Wednesday urged New Delhi to remove barriers to spur greater trade between the two countries. More…

Canada Launches Free Trade Negotiations with India

The Mayerthorpe Freelancer, 24 November 2010
Albertans know our riding has a lot to offer, not just to Canada, but the whole world. That’s because we bring a lot to the table and care about how trade happens. More…

Trade to grow 11.22% in 2010

Khaleej Times, 24 November 2010
India is the largest foreign commercial partner of the UAE, with bilateral trade poised to exceed $32.7 billion in the current year, growing by 11 per cent year-on-year. More…

Pakistani industry asks Indian govt to ease visa procedures

The Economic Times, 23 November 2010
A Pakistani industry body asked the Indian government to ease visa procedures to facilitate the movement of businessmen and boost economic ties between the neighbouring countries. More…

India stresses on boosting regional trade

Business Dawn, 23 November 2010
Being fastest growing economy of the region, India has the potential to become a growth opportunity for all its neighbours including Pakistan, says Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal. More…

Asia trade boom the new normal as Europe, US fade in importance

Business with The Wall Street Journal, 22 November 2010
Mr Tamaki said: “We are not suffering from excess Chinese imports. We have a complementary relationship. We export parts and China re-exports the assembled products. So when China’s exports increase, Japan’s exports to China also increase. More…

China, Botswana sign cooperation deals

Xinhua, 21 November 2010
China and Botswana signed three cooperation documents here on Sunday. Under the Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation, China is to provide an assistance worth 40 million RMB (around 6 million U. S. dollars) to the Southern African country. More…

India, China have learnt lessons in managing ties: Rao

Sify News, 21 November 2010
India and China have learnt lessons from the ups and downs of the 60 years of bilateral ties, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao believes, as she emphasises that the two Asian giants should regard each other’s rise as an opportunity rather than a challenge. More…

India-Russia trade meet this week to focus on strengthening ties

Livemint, 17 November 2010
India and Russia will meet this week to try and find ways of boosting bilateral trade from $7.4 billion (Rs.33,448 crore) to $20 billion by 2015, as they seek to plug weaknesses in ties. More…

India, Canada begin trade pact talks

Sify News, 17 November 2010
India and Canada today launched formal negotiations for the ambitious Comprehensive Economic and Cooperation Agreement (Ceca), which is expected to propel bilateral trade in goods, services and investment between the two nations. More…

Indo- South Africa Bilateral Trade has Potential to Touch US$ 10 Billion

Orissa Business News, 16 November 2010
India and South Africa, with a rich history of cultural similarities need to strengthen the economic linkages through a strong business and Governmental cooperation said Hon’ble Mr. Loganathan Naidoo, Deputy Mayor of Ethekweni, (Durban) South Africa while addressing a Seminar on “Indo-South Africa Investment and Trade” jointly organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and ANC Progressive Business Forum, South Africa in Chennai today. More…

$15-billion boost for two-way trade

Hindustan Times, 08 November 2010
US president Barack Obama has brought good news for corporate India. Bilateral trade between the two largest democracies would drive innovation and help in creation of jobs, crucial for recovery. More…

$4.5 billion Oman-India trade

Zawya.com, 07 November 2010
Anil Wadhwa, Indian Ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman, hailed the progress achieved by the Sultanate under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos since the onset of the Omani Renaissance. More…

China in Africa – a Mutually Beneficial Partnership?

Wharton Journal, 07 November 2010
In the past few decades, Africa has seen aid and foreign direct investment inflows increase dramatically. Among the investor nations, China has stood out not only as one of the largest investors in Africa, but as the largest investor among emerging countries. More…