The World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Martin Raiser, concluded his visit to Bangladesh today and pledged the World Bank’s support for critical reforms to help the country achieve inclusi…
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Review of India, ASEAN trade pact to create new opportunities for businesses: Goyal
The review of India-ASEAN free trade agreement in goods will forge deeper trade and economic ties besides creating new opportunities for businesses on both sides, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on F…
Vietnam’s agricultural products strive to meet EU’s higher standards
The EU recently introduced a draft regulation to lower the Maximum Residue Level (MRL) for four pesticide active substances starting next February. A representative of the Office of the Vietnam Sanita…
UAE’s clean energy investments exceed $12bln: Suhail Al Mazrouei
In 2023, the UAE achieved a growth of 70 per cent in installed renewable energy capacity ABU DHABI: Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said that the UAE has made s…
Nepal dispatches first shipment of vegetables to Qatar with China support
Nepal has sent its first shipment of vegetables to Qatar, grown with Chinese technical and financial assistance. The consignment includes 1,500 kilograms of red cherry pepper chillies, flat beans, and…
Malaysia agritech adoption to accelerate as 5G connectivity spreads
Technology-related investments in Malaysia’s agribusiness sector are expected to pick up over the next five years, as 5G connectivity becomes more widespread and the state’s support for increased prod…
BlackRock invests in the strategic pipeline between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
BlackRock, through its Diversified Infrastructure Fund, is taking a minority stake in Saudi Bahrain Pipeline Company (SBPC), owner of the pipeline linking Saudi Aramco’s facilities in Saudi Arabia to …
India sharply raises import tax on edible oils to support farmers
India has raised the basic import tax on crude and refined edible oils by 20 percentage points, the government said on Friday, as the world’s biggest edible oil importer tries to help protect fa…
Bangladesh crisis is an opportunity for Indian textile industry
Bangladesh plays a significant role in the global garment industry. The growth of its ready-made garments sector enabled the country to achieve lower-middle-income status in 2015. However, the ongoing…
