Economists allay fears of setback if Bengal chit funds close
byKolkata, May 10 (IANS) With the chit fund catastrophe causing a major public uproar, economists feel even if all shady companies operating in West…
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Canada’s foreign investment increases
byVancouver, May 10 (IANS) Canada’s overseas investment and foreign direct investment in the country both grew by more than 5 percent last year, Statistics…
Industrial output rises 2.5 percent in March
byNew Delhi, May 10 (IANS) India’s industrial output grew by 2.5 percent in March 2013, as against a contraction of 2.8 percent in the…
Myanmar drafts five-year dairy development plan
byYangon, May 10 (IANS) Myanmar is drafting a five-year sustainable plan to develop the country’s dairy cattle breeding sector to which New Zealand government…
China trades more with emerging economies
byBeijing, May 10 (IANS) China saw fast increase in foreign trade with emerging economies and developing countries last year, the country’s ministry of commerce…
`China, India capable of win-win results, resolving disputes’
byBeijing, May 10 (IANS) Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid’s ongoing visit to China reaffirmed the consensus of the two giant neighbours to achieve “win-win…
Mexican government proposes bank reforms to spur growth
byMexico City, May 10 (IANS/EFE) The Mexican government proposed a bank reform package aimed at spurring lending and promoting economic growth. The package, which…
Maharashtra pharmacists join all-India strike
byMumbai, May 10 (IANS) Over 50,000 retail and wholesale pharmacists and chemists in Maharashtra Friday joined the all-India strike called by the All India…
Consensus needed on reforms in Spain: Business group
byMilan, May 10 (IANS/EFE) The economic and financial reforms implemented to deal with the financial crisis must have the support of “the majority of…
Himachal eyes personal rapid transit in Shimla
byShimla: To decongest Shimla and Dharamsala, the Himachal Pradesh government is planning to set up personal rapid transit (PRT) as a green alternative transport…