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March 12, 2022

Trade Minister Mary Ng's visit opens doors for Canadian pulse exports to India New Delhi/Ottawa, March 12 (UNI) Following talks by Canadian Trade Minister M...

Russian sanctions regime passed in parliament

March 9, 2022

The new set of rules that will give New Zealand the power to take more action against Russia as it continues its invasion of Ukraine passed parliament on Wednesday night. The Beehive, the New Zealand Parliament...

Building multilateralism in trade is essential

February 19, 2022

Failure to do so would be throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Undoubtedly, the current state of global trade has its limits and is not entirely fair to all participants. A number...

Why China is talking about a 1952 pact and ‘equal negotiations’ with Sri Lanka

February 10, 2022

On January 9, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded his trip to five Indian Ocean countries with his departure from Sri Lanka. During a 24-hour visit to Colombo, Wang kicked off the 65th anniversary celeb...

Why our economic recovery may be affected by rising fuel costs and the way forward

February 5, 2022

The nation celebrated the new year in a subdued way due to restrictions due to the spread of Omicron - but there are also other reasons for the citizens' lack of enthusiasm. The main cause is rising food inflat...

Japan to invest in green technologies, digitalization and human capital

January 19, 2022

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has called for a new form of liberal democratic capitalism. Fumio argues that unfettered state...

Long GBP / JPY as Carry Trade theme reappears in 2022: Top Trade Q1 2022

January 11, 2022

The yen remains a popular currency in the forex markets for many reasons and in this case, it is because of its attractiveness in the "carry trade". A carry trade exists whenever you have two currencies with ...

Ukraine: statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs – GOV.UK

January 6, 2022

Before I begin, I would like to welcome the Right Honorable Gentleman to his new role, and my honorable friend to his new post as Minister for Europe. I wish to inform the Assembly of what we are doing to co...

2021 saw China’s Xi Jinping tighten his grip on power

January 2, 2022

In 2021, as most countries around the world struggled to contain the virus, China kept its borders sealed, eradicated epidemics with ruthless efficiency, and, in its zero Covid bubble, embarked on internal tu...

Which Scottish peers have demanded the most during the Covid-19 crisis?

December 27, 2021

SCOTTISH peers have claimed a fortune in expenses and per diems during the pandemic, with the figure reaching nearly one million. But who are the worst offenders and those with the bigg...

We haven’t made enough progress on the Northern Ireland Protocol

December 17, 2021

The writer is the UK Brexit MinisterWhen I struck a deal with the EU on our free trade deal, around the same time last year, I was hopeful that 2021 might make the UK's new relationship with the EU work...

Sri Lanka needs ‘real depreciation’, says World Bank economist

December 9, 2021

ECONOMYNEXT - Sri Lanka will need a longer-term "real depreciation" of its currency to boost its exports, said World Bank chief economist for South Asia, making a repeated assertion nation...

Christmas chaos as minister insists ‘four or five’ employees will be fine

December 2, 2021

Pexactly seven weeks ago, writes Michael Deacon, I warned the nation that this year we have to celebrate Christmas earlier: October 25, instead of December 25. At the time, the Covid figures were low. But, ...

Polish government introduces ‘anti-inflation shield’ – EURACTIV.com

December 1, 2021

Poles will soon benefit from tax cuts and see lower fuel prices as part of the so-called "anti-inflation shield", the government said on Tuesday. â€œToday we have started to im...

India can trade with B’desh via the Northeast Railway: Shah

November 25, 2021

New Delhi / Kolkata: India can trade with Bangladesh by rail across the northeast, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah said on Thursday in a virtual speech at the annual session of the Ind...

JOURNAL – Political and general news Events of November 22

November 22, 2021

For other agendas, please see:Political and general news Main economic eventsEmerging markets Economic events Public debt auctionsThe US Federal Reserve today in Washington--------------------------------...

DH decryptions | What was wrong with the farm laws? Why don’t the farmers end the protest?

November 21, 2021

Now that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the repeal of the three farm laws, it's worth taking a quick look at why the legislation has sparked such vehement protests. And let's also understand why f...

Can appearing less educated help right-wing candidates win votes among the poor? – Eurasia Review

November 20, 2021

Political parties and candidates who focus on the poor tend to be on the left of the political spectrum. Yet right-wing parties frequently win elections in developing countries despite the fact that a large...

Biden aims to reset relations with Canada, Mexico after Trump era

November 17, 2021

While the three leaders coming out of the summit are not expected to be best friends with all their issues resolved, government officials, former diplomats and regional experts in the three countries are opti...

PM Imran rejects proposal to increase gasoline and HSD price by Rs5 – Pakistan

November 15, 2021

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday rejected a new proposal to increase the prices of petroleum products, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The statement said the Finance ...

Remembering Maurice Bishop and the revolution in Granada – people’s world

October 18, 2021

May 1, 1980: Grenadian Prime Minister Maurice Bishop, center, is flanked by Cuban leader Fidel Castro,...

A little pain necessary for a long term gain in the profitability of the company

October 16, 2021

OPINION: From the late 1960s until about 10 years ago, Kiwis crossed the divide to find employment and live in "The Lucky Country". In the 1970s, when things got a little dire here when Britain stopped taking ...

Meetings between Taliban and Western officials hailed – Journal

October 16, 2021

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Ministry on Thursday welcomed recent meetings between representatives of Western countries and Taliban officials, describing it as a positive development. â€œIn our opi...

bne IntelliNews – Political unrest triggers cycle of interest rate normalization in Romania

October 6, 2021

Hours before Prime Minister Florin Citu's cabinet fell on October 5, the National Bank of...

Pandora Papers: journalists trade in stolen goods

October 5, 2021

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaks at the Hallam Conference Center in London, England in 2019. (Toby Melville / Reuters) These pr...

World Green Economy Summit will provide young people with a platform for innovative ideas on sustainable economic growth

September 27, 2021

Recognizing the importance of youth engagement, th...

The Green Equilibrium – Boosting the country’s energy policy

September 26, 2021

Earlier this year, we read that the Prime Minister's Department's Economic Planning Unit (UPE) was in the final stages of formulating a new energy policy that is expected to change the landscape of the energy ...

Here is the list of its main economic reforms

September 26, 2021

It has been seven years since Dr Manmohan Singh stepped down as Prime Minister of India and passed the baton to his successor Narendra Modi on May 26, 2014. Born on September 26, 1932, former Prime Minister...

Pakistan, India exchange angry accusations against UNGA | Imran Khan News

September 25, 2021

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan calls the Indian government "fascist", while India accuses its neighbor of fueling "terror".India and Pakistan clashed at the United Nations as Pakistani Prime Minister Imra...

The electricity sector at the center of discussions with the IMF

September 22, 2021

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin said on Wednesday that the power sector will be the focus of discussion with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) during the upcoming 6th review, as revenue collectio...

Wage, tax and cost of living claims verified

September 22, 2021

By the Reality Check teamBBC Newsimage source, British Parliament / Jessica TaylorWith Boris Johnson absent in the United States, it was his deputy Dominic Raab who replaced him for questions from the Prime Mi...

Britain’s hopes for a post-Brexit trade deal with the United States appear dashed | Boris Johnson

September 21, 2021

Britain's hopes of a post-Brexit trade deal with the United States have all but evaporated unless President Biden's dramatic change of heart is made, it emerged on Tuesday as Boris Johnson took his stand. was ...

Maha: Non-BJP Groups Prepare for September 27 “Bharat Bandh”

September 21, 2021

Mumbai, Sep 21 Almost 100 groups including national political parties, farmers' organizations, unions, teachers, women, youth, workers and others will join the September 27 "Bharat Bandh" convened by the Samyu...

Talk time is over, cocktails are over, Quad needs some action

September 18, 2021

â€œI heard a suggestion that India could invite and train with US military forces in its mountains. In addition, it would be useful for Indian forces to train with Aus...

The human brain is the new battleground

August 28, 2021

Cognitive warfare is a convergence of information warfare; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; electronic warfare; psychological operations; and cyber operations with a ...

Rwanda-Burundi relations normalize amid Ndayishimiye charm offensive

August 25, 2021

On July 1, Rwandan Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente visited Burundi to mark the country's Independence Day, the first high-level visit between the two neighbors in years. Apparently seeking to turn...

Farmers protest against Jantar Mantar for second day, say new farm laws destroy mandi system

July 23, 2021

Farmers protesting the Center's agricultural laws on Friday passed a resolution against the Agricultural Trade and Trade (Promotion and Facilitation) Act of 2020, PTI reported. Friday was the secon...

IDF asks for billions to boost Iran’s attack capabilities

July 15, 2021

The IDF has reportedly requested a significant budget increase in order to be able to strengthen its attack capabilities if it were to attack Iran's nuclear program.The request, worth several bi...

Could Azerbaijan’s Free Economic Zone Catalyze Caucasian Prosperity?

July 14, 2021

As one of the rarest countries, Azerbaijan has achieved positive results in the successful implementation of the UN â€œMillennium Development Goalsâ€ under the supremacy of ...

New AEA guidelines, UK pledges to reopen, Sydney closes again

July 6, 2021

July 6, 2021 -As we enter the second half of the year, last week's news really illustrates what we'll be following through the fall: Sydney had to resume lockdown, more regions pledging to reopen plans and u...

WB grants 442 million dollars for rural social projects in Punjab

June 27, 2021

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank on Saturday signed funding of $ 442.4 million for the rehabilitation of social infrastructure in thousands of remote villages in Punjab, where water and hygiene are a seriou...

Raisi’s win unlikely to derail Gulf talks with Iran, Middle East News & Top Stories

June 20, 2021

DUBAI â€¢ The Arab Gulf states are unlikely to be deterred from dialogue to improve relations with Iran after a hard-line judge wins the country's presidency, but their talks with Tehran co...

The Guardian’s Take on Post-Brexit Trade: Counting the Bad Things | Editorial

June 16, 2021

The deal reached with Australia this week is being celebrated by the UK government as a landmark trade deal - the first that is not a renewal of old terms for EU membership. But this honor surely belongs to...

Greening Canada’s Energy Sector: Takeaways from McCarthy Tétrault’s Panel on Canada’s Dynamic Energy Sector – Energy and Natural Resources

June 14, 2021

On May 27, 2021, McCarthy TÃ©trault LLP's Energy Law Group hosted a webinar on â€œCanada's Dynamic Energy Sectorâ€. Kerri Howard, Co-Director of the National Oi...

President Moon Reaffirms Stricter Emissions Target, Emphasizes Free Trade, Open Economy at G7News

June 13, 2021

President Moon Jae-in on Sunday reaffirmed his desire to achieve carbon neutrality in South Korea by 2050 during the last enlarged plenary session in which he attended the G7 summit in the Unit...

CAIT fully equipped to fight Amazon and Flipkart

June 13, 2021

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS): For more than five years, Amazon, Walmart-owned Flipkart, and many other foreign-invested e-commerce companies have engaged in all kinds of unethical business practices in an attem...

Aid groups ask G-7 for money to shoot guns

June 12, 2021

FALMOUTH, England - Rich countries must do more than just donate surplus vaccines if they hope to end the COVID-19 pandemic, say public health experts and aid groups demanding money, production increased and...

Commentary: Britain is emerging as a major world power in the post-pandemic world

June 11, 2021

LONDON: Skeptics have long argued that the UK is past its prime and is negotiating largely on old glories.They point to the country's average ranking in the education scores of the OECD's I...

The half-truths of PML-N, the hype of PTI

June 11, 2021

At a recent high-profile pre-budget seminar, PML-N leaders praised their government's performance and criticized PTI's performance over the past three years. Before examining the veracity of PML or PT...

Ireland defends its tax regime against demands for a global minimum rate – POLITICO

June 10, 2021

DUBLIN - Ireland say they will 'push back' on global demands to raise weak title corporate tax rate that has helped lure hundreds of American businesses to the Emerald Isle, even though some opposi...

Khamenei will control Iranian politics no matter who is president

May 31, 2021

Khamenei will control Iranian politics no matter who is president Iranian presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi votes in the presidential election in Tehran, Iran on May 19, 2017 (Reuters) In a ...

Civilian rights organization in Pakistan condemns new media ordinance

May 30, 2021

ANI | Update: May 30, 2021 5:17 p.m. STI Islamabad , May 30 (ANI): A collective group...

Poots says post-Brexit trade rules could stay until 2024

May 27, 2021

The new leader of Northern Ireland's most powerful political party has admitted post-Brexit trade rules could remain in place until at least 2024 and has ruled out toppling the region's gov...

Opposition parties call for national day of protest on May 26

May 23, 2021

Opposition parties have decided to support the call by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) to observe a nationwide day of protest on May 26, marking the completion of six months of demonstrations by farmers...

A number of confrontations within the remaining election debate

March 17, 2021

The ultimate election debate on NOS on Tuesday evening featured numerous confrontations because the leaders of the eight largest events tried to rally as many hesitant voters as potential. PVV chief Geert W...

India’s 25,000 crore home zombie experiment begins to pay off

March 9, 2021

Finance

NEW DELHI: A 25,000 crore rupee ($ 3.5 billion) fund set up by the Indian government to complete stalled housing projects is expected to deliver its first finished apartments in 2021, providing a model for a pr...

Industry welcomes the employment support program

March 9, 2021

Finance

Business groups and professional organizations have welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak's plans to continue government support for businesses and workers affected by COVID-19. Speaking to Parliament on September...

Prime Minister Pak Imran Khan to seek confidence vote from Parliament on Saturday

March 9, 2021

Finance

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan will demand a vote of confidence in the National Assembly, or lower house of parliament, on Saturday after his finance minister lost the election for a seat in the ...

Anger in Myanmar however disaster removed from Singaporeans

March 5, 2021